ISEF Update

Here is a brief update written by Linda Rentschler, Seth’s science teacher at TKA  from Seth Fisher’s time at ISEF competition in Reno, NV:

Many people have asked “Did Seth win anything?” The answer is yes and no. In the traditional sense, there were no prizes or official awards. But really much was gained.

In addition to all of the creativity, mechanical ability and tenacity Seth exercised by completing this project, he also gained a sense that he is skilled enough to be a finalist in an international competition with a huge scope. There were 1226 projects entered by over 1550 students from 56 countries.

Seth’s project was very visually stunning and attracted a good deal of attention by the media. Many people have seen or heard the list of media opportunities that this young man had early on in the week. I am humbled to think that one of our own was rubbing elbows with celebrities, world-renown researchers and executives, and conducting interviews with confidence and clarity. I am including some photos of his interviews with the local news, Conan O’Brian, and Dr. Craig Barrett (INTEL CTB) and Dr. Jim Virdee (Chief researcher, CERN proton accelerator).
Dudley Herschbach, 1986 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, said this week, “What we want to understand waits patiently for us.” I am hoping that, because of Seth’s experiences this week, he will continue to actively seek out that which he wants to understand, and that one day greatness will find him.