ISEF 2008: What Gender Disparity?

It's that special time of year again when high school students around the globe have the opportunity to shine at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Nearly 15,000 students from 47 countries competed in the 2008 competition and the winners are....

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So much for the ladies scoring poorly on science, engineering, and mathematics...

Sciencewoman served as a judge at this years competition so go visit her for comprehensive coverage!

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All of these wonderdful, accomplished people are to be congratulated.

By Sciencefan (not verified) on 18 May 2008 #permalink

All three from what, in the provincial world of the US, are considered minorities, but in the actual world, are majorities!