ISLAMABAD: (APP) Eight students from Pakistan are competing at International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)- 2016, being held in Phoenix, USA from May 8-13.
The students hailing from Karachi, Lahore and Dharki were selected to represent Pakistan at Intel ISEF-2016 where more than 1,700 young minds from 77 countries have arrived to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge projects, and compete for more than US$ 4 million in awards and scholarships.
The eight students who left last weekend for the competition were winners of National Science Fair, and now have an opportunity to showcase their projects at Intel ISEF 2016.
The National Science Fair showcased more than 110 science projects submitted by 254 young scientists from all four provinces, after rigorous competition at district and provincial levels.
Country Manager, Intel Pakistan, Naveed Siraj on Monday said this year, with two group and three individual research-based projects have been selected for participation and there is a greater opportunity to showcase bright young minds of Pakistan at an international stage.