Legacy of the Gordon E. Moore Awards

Fueled by innovation and ingenuity, Gordon E. Moore was an inventor, leader and visionary. He has long been affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

From 2010 through 2019, a Gordon E. Moore Award at ISEF was supported by Intel who was then the title sponsor of the competition. Today, the Gordon E. Moore Award for Positive Outcomes for Future Generations, supported by the , provides finalists of Regeneron ISEF with the opportunity to be recognized for making an enduring difference for future generations, through rigorous scientific inquiry and a passion for discovery and invention.

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As a leader in the semiconductor industry, Gordon helped shape what we now recognize as Silicon Valley and the technology sector. Gordon has been committed to scientific discovery and technological progress throughout his career. He co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 and then Intel Corporation, creator of the world鈥檚 first microprocessor, in 1968. He became Intel鈥檚 president and chief executive officer in 1975 and held that post until elected chairman and chief executive officer in 1979 and chairman emeritus in 1997.

Gordon E. Moore Award for Positive Outcomes

In recognition of Gordon E. Moore鈥檚 continued legacy of honoring the best at the International Science and Engineering Fair, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is providing the $50,000 Gordon E. Moore Award for Positive Outcomes for Future Generations.

Learn more about the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair and about the awards presented at ISEF.