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Science Fair

I think maybe, you oughtto think about taking that." So I said, "Sure." It was 1942, so we...

I think maybe, you ought
to think about taking that." So I said, "Sure." It was 1942, so we were
already in World War II

Full Transcript

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I think maybe, you ought to think about taking that."
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So I said, "Sure."
00:00:06.088 --> 00:00:09.258
It was 1942, so we were already in World War II.
Duration
9 seconds
Views
15
Timestamp in Movie
00:58:33
Uploaded
Jun 24, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Muck Media,Fusion Media Group,National Geographic,National Geographic Documentary Films

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Movie Summary

Nine high school students from disparate corners of the globe navigate rivalries, setbacks, and hormones on their quest to win the international science fair. Only one can be named "Best in Fair."
My essay was entitled How Science Can Win, Help Win the War. - Science Fair 00:05
My essay was entitled How Science Can Win, Help Win the War.
-So, it was 1972, uh, I was a senior at Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens. - Science Fair 00:07
-So, it was 1972, uh, I was a senior at Benjamin Cardozo Hig...
Now, it wouldn't be a big deal to fly from New York City to Washington DC, - Science Fair 00:09
Now, it wouldn't be a big deal to fly from New York Cit...
LO: I was, uh, born actually in Taiwan, and I was in sixth grade when - Science Fair 00:07
LO: I was, uh, born actually in Taiwan, and I was in sixth g...
The award ceremony was in a big, a banquet hall, and you have to wear, uh, tuxedos. - Science Fair 00:06
The award ceremony was in a big, a banquet hall, and you hav...
I, I, I just remember my sister had a Chinese gown made, uh, in Chinatown. - Science Fair 00:05
I, I, I just remember my sister had a Chinese gown made, uh,...
JACK: Ever since my very first science fair way back in sixth grade, - Science Fair 00:12
JACK: Ever since my very first science fair way back in sixt...
And, uh, so then when it actually happened to me, it was, like, inconceivable. - Science Fair 00:05
And, uh, so then when it actually happened to me, it was, li...
TESCHAN: At that time of the year, it was a full college scholarship for $2,400. - Science Fair 00:06
TESCHAN: At that time of the year, it was a full college sch...
And that made it possible for me to go to college. - Science Fair 00:05
And that made it possible for me to go to college.
My mother was always telling me, "You're going to MIT." - Science Fair 00:09
My mother was always telling me, "You're going to ...
When I discovered Caltech, I opted for that, just to get away from my sister. - Science Fair 00:05
When I discovered Caltech, I opted for that, just to get awa...
TESCHAN: I think the Science Talent Search for my career was a launch. - Science Fair 00:04
TESCHAN: I think the Science Talent Search for my career was...
I remember being awed by it all and so many people were interested in - Science Fair 00:07
I remember being awed by it all and so many people were inte...
It came as a huge, thumping surprise. - Science Fair 00:04
It came as a huge, thumping surprise.
On the one hand, the, the competitiveness, but, just to freedom to create and - Science Fair 00:08
On the one hand, the, the competitiveness, but, just to free...
To me, it's one of the most wonderful institutions in the United States. - Science Fair 00:05
To me, it's one of the most wonderful institutions in t...
JACK: Me and my mom we always, like, go back and, like, look at the - Science Fair 00:06
JACK: Me and my mom we always, like, go back and, like, look...
It's always, like, kind of cool to, like, see, like, who's in the club now. - Science Fair 00:05
It's always, like, kind of cool to, like, see, like, wh...
KASHFIA: Today the exhibit hall is only open from 9:30 to 11:30, - Science Fair 00:07
KASHFIA: Today the exhibit hall is only open from 9:30 to 11...