Intel inaugurates IRIS 2011
Intel India has inaugurated the 2011 Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science (IRIS) event. The event, held at the Punjab Education College in Chandigarh, Punjab, was presided over by Prof. P. T. Manoharan, Sir C. V. Raman Chair of the School of Sciences, IGNOU; Dr. D. K. Pandey from the Department of Science & Technology (DST); and Ashutosh Chadha, Director, Corporate Affairs Group, Intel South Asia.
IRIS 2011 showcased 103 projects selected from over 1,100 projects across the country that will vie for national honours. The Projects included innovations across 10 categories: Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology.
The four-day IRIS 2011 event aims to promote and nurture science and scientific research amongst young Indian innovators, recognizing and rewarding outstanding projects, and winners will be eligible to represent India at the 2012 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF).
"It is an inspiration to see these young geniuses apply their ample creativity and come up with such extraordinary innovative solutions. There is no doubt that science & technology can play a pivotal role to motivate students and empower them with opportunities for their personal growth and future careers," said Prof. P. T. Manoharan.
Ashutosh Chadha, Director, Corporate Affairs Group, Intel South Asia, said, "The young innovators competing at IRIS have developed an exciting range of projects. The aim of IRIS is to empower these students and to emphasize the incredible things that can happen when creative ideas and willpower come together. At Intel, we encourage continuous research and development to create opportunities, especially for the student community, so we can nurture them to be the leaders of tomorrow."
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