Science Fair (Full Documentary)
Synopsis
1,700 students qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair, where nine compete for the top prize with their innovative projects.
Synopsis
Jack Thomas Andraka stands on stage, overwhelmed after winning the $75,000 Gordon E. Moore Award at the 2012 International Science and Engineering Fair. His project, a low-cost method for detecting pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer, exemplifies the innovative spirit of the competition. The documentary follows nine high school students from countries like the United States, India, and Brazil as they prepare for this prestigious event. They face personal challenges and fierce competition, all while striving for recognition in the scientific community.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Jack Thomas Andraka and his groundbreaking cancer test.
- See how winning a science fair changes lives.
- Find out the history of science fairs since 1942.
Did You Know
- Jack Thomas Andraka won the $75,000 2012 Gordon E. Moore Award.
- The first National Science Competition in America was held in 1942.
- More than seven million students compete in science competitions worldwide.
- Only 1,700 students qualify for the International Science and Engineering Fair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2012 Gordon E. Moore Award?
Jack Thomas Andraka won the 2012 Gordon E. Moore Award in the category of Medicine and Health Sciences.
What type of cancer detection method did Jack Andraka create?
Jack Andraka created a new way to detect pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer that costs three cents and takes five minutes to run.
When was the first National Science Competition held in America?
The first National Science Competition was held in America in 1942.
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