Young India showcases Research-based Innovations at IRIS 2012

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Intel India has inaugurated the Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science 2012 (IRIS 2012), which aims to foster in students problem-solving based on research and systematic approach through science and technology. Held in New Delhi, the event was presided over by Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, Member of Parliament - an Indian geneticist, renowned as “the father of Green Revolution”, for his leading role in India’s Green Revolution, and Gregory Bryant, Vice-President & General Manager, Intel Asia-Pacific. 

At IRIS 2012, 111 projects were selected from a total of 2,036 research-based projects submitted by students from across the country. These shortlisted projects will vie for national honours across 17 categories, being evaluated on research merits. Winning projects go on to represent India at ISEF 2013 in Arizona, United States. Total prize money at ISEF 2013 is more than US$4 million in prizes and scholarships....See More