The worlds largest high school science research competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), a program of Society for Science & the Public, announced its top winners in Los Angeles last month and the names of six high school students in Clear Creek ISD were called.

The world needs more scientists, makers and entrepreneurs to create jobs, drive economic growth and solve pressing global challenges, said Wendy Hawkins, executive director of the Intel Foundation. Intel believes that young people are the key to innovation, and we hope that these winners inspire more students to get involved in science, technology, engineering and math, the foundation for creativity.

This years Intel International Science and Engineering Fair featured more than 1,700 young scientists selected from 435 affiliate fairs in more than 70 countries, regions and territories. In addition to the top winners, more than 500 finalists received awards and prizes for their innovative research, including 17 "Best of Category" winners, who each received a US$5,000 prize. The Intel Foundation also awarded a US$1,000 grant to each winners school and to the affiliated fair they represent.

The CCISD students who received awards are listed below:

Sarah Hancock & Kate Rutherford

Clear Horizons Early College High School

Special Awards: Alcoa Foundation, The Future of Transportation (Third Place)

Special Awards :American Association of Physics Teachers (Third Place)

Perry Alagappan

Clear Lake High School

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CCISD students place at International Science Fair