Intel® Education Initiative: Gujarat

Advancing math, science and engineering education and research
Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science (IRIS)
IRIS is the merger of ‘Intel Science Talent Discovery Fair’ (ISTDF) and
‘Steer the Big Idea’ from CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) and DST
(Department of Science & Technology, Government of India). The
mission of IRIS is to promote and nurture science and scientific research
amongst young Indian innovators, recognize and reward outstanding
projects and provide a platform for the young innovators to get
recognized at International events ISEF (International Science and
Engineering Fair) & IEYI (International Exhibition for Young Innovators).
Till 2008, IRIS has impacted over 1.3 million students through
workshops across 24 states governments, 2 Union Territories and
Central Government relationships like NVS, KVS, and other schools.
The Intel ISEF 2008 was held from May 11-17 in Atlanta, GA. Team
India which consisted of 4 individuals and 2 teams contested at Intel
ISEF. Team India won total prize money of $ 17,500 and internships in
various prestigious institutions.
Brief Update for Gujarat:
• 6 workshops carried out in 2008 which trained 209 teachers and
526 teachers
• Gujarat has produced 1 National Fair winner - Hetal Vaishnav in
2008
Intel® Higher Education Program
The Intel ® Higher Education Program focuses on advancing innovation
in key areas of technology and developing a pipeline of diverse worldclass
technical talent for Intel and the broader industry.
• Efforts focus on research, curriculum, student opportunities as well
as entrepreneurship.
• Intel’s higher education support extends to more than 150
universities in 34 countries.
In India, the Higher Education Program is covering more than 300
engineering colleges focusing on developing industry expertise in
cutting edge technology areas like Multi Core, VLSI and supports
research engagements and innovation & entrepreneurship
development programs across the academia.
Brief Update for Gujarat:
• In Gujarat, leading engineering colleges like SV NIT Surat have
participated in National Academic Forum and Asia Academic Forum
conducted by Intel in past.
• Students of DAIIT have participated in the Intel Scholar Program
2008