President Obama is today hosting the 2013 White House Science Fair, which celebrates student winners of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competitions from across the U.S. The Science Fair will feature about 100 students from more than 40 states, representing 45 different STEM competitions and organizations that recognize STEM talent.
The President will view 30 student team exhibits, which range from basic research to new innovations. President Obama will also announced new commitments to his Educate to Innovate campaign, which is an effort on behalf the Administration to inspire more students to excel in STEM subjects.
“When students excel in math and science, they help America compete for the jobs and industries of the future,” said President Obama. “That’s why I’m proud to celebrate outstanding students at the White House Science Fair, and to announce new steps my Administration and its partners are taking to help more young people succeed in these critical subjects.”
He added, “If you win the NCAA championship, you come to the White House. Well, if you’re a young person and you produce the best experiment or design, the best hardware or software, you ought to be recognized for that achievement, too.”
STEM students attending the event included Sara Volz, first place winner of the 2013 Intel Foundation’s Science Talent Search, and Jack Andraka, winner of last year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
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