By John Travis
The recent changing of the century—and the millennium, depending upon how one interprets the calendar—has inevitably prompted speculation about what the coming years will hold for science and technology. If the success of past competitors is any indication, the 40 finalists in this year’s Intel Science Talent Search, who were announced this week, will have a large say in that future.
“We applaud these young scientists—our country’s future leaders, thinkers, and innovators. Their grounding in science and math is crucial to making sense of today’s technological world and making the best decisions for tomorrow,” says Craig R. Barrett, president and chief executive officer of Intel Corp. in Santa Clara, Calif., the sponsor of the competition for high school seniors.