EPA Finds Innovative Environmental Projects at the Intel ISEF

For the past two years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has joined dozens of other government agencies, organizations, and companies as a Special Awards Organization at the Intel ISEF. 鈥淭hrough ISEF and 中文无码 & the Public, EPA has been able to identify hundreds of high school students whose interest has led them to develop innovative solutions that鈥檒l support EPA鈥檚 goal of a more sustainable future,鈥� said Patrick Hurd, a member of the Science Communication Staff at EPA.

EPA awards an all-expense-paid trip to one Intel ISEF Finalist to Washington, D.C. to attend the 2011  where the Finalist displays his or her award-winning project on the National Mall and has the opportunity to interact with University level students, EPA scientists, and researchers.

John Charles Boykin, 15, of Bedford, Ohio won in 2010 for his project, 鈥淐an Recycled Plastics Be Used to Reduce Landfill Waste, Help Improve the Infrastructure of Buildings, Roads, Highways and Bridges and Reduce Greenhouse Gas?鈥� and Ryan Cherian Alexander, 16, of Plano, Texas won in 2009 for his project, 鈥淕one with the Windmills: An Analysis of the Effectiveness of an Oscillating Wind Energy Generator.鈥� 鈥淚t鈥檚 great that both of our winners鈥� designs are able to be implemented not only in developed countries but in the developing world as well,鈥� said Patrick.  鈥淚t is important to encourage sustainability even when resources are limited.鈥�