of   science   3   in   the   U.S.   and   around   the   globe, d   said   Elizabeth   Marincola,   president   of   the   Society   for   Science   &   the   Public.   cWe 9re   delighted   to   be   able   to   bring   our   event   to   this   innovative   city   3   a   city   whose   success   in   these   fields   is   inspirational. d    Intel   ISEF   provides   an   opportunity   for   aspiring   scientists,   researchers   and   innovators   in   grades   9 0 12   to   showcase   their   work   on   a   global   platform   and   compete   for   nearly   $4   million   in   awards.<br><br>    cOn   the   heels   of   the   Pittsburgh   Summit,   this   is   another   great   opportunity   to   showcase   the   region 9s   transformational   development   in   science   and   technology   to   such   a   young   and   innovative   audience, d   said   Joe   McGrath,   president   &   CEO   of   VisitPittsburgh.   Each   year,   the   six 0 day   event   is   expected   to   bring   an   estimated   $8.4   million   in   direct   spending   to   the   region   with   nearly   5,000   people   in   attendance,   including   over   1,500   competing   students,   parents   and   judges   from   over   50   countries.    An   additional   5,000   to   10,000   local   students,   teachers   and   parents   are   also   expected   to   attend.<br><br>     Once   again,   Pittsburgh   will   be   on   the   international   stage.    In   past   years,   the   Intel   ISEF   has   received   attention   from   outlets   as   varied   as   the   New   York   Times ,   CNN   International   and   the   Conan   O 9Brien   show.       VisitPittsburgh   is   the   official   tourism   marketing   and   promotion   agency   of   the   Pittsburgh   region.<br><br>   It   is   dedicated   to   generating   convention,   trade   show   and   leisure   travel   business   for   the   Pittsburgh   region.     ###  

less