Summary: Rick Bates of the Society for Science & the Public talks about the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, and the Intel Science Talent Search.Rick Bates has worked at SSP since 2006. He lead the Society’s communications and fundraising efforts, and now serves as the Chief Advancement Officer. He is also currently in an interim role as the Chief Executive Officer.He grew up in an environment focused on education and science, including countless hours spent outside exploring the wild and learning about everything in it. After graduating from Roanoke College, he took the opportunity to live close to nature in Alaska and later began a career in nonprofits, where he has focused for over a dozen years on building awareness and support of the importance and benefit of science and education programming to young people and our society. For the latest in education reform news, check ChoiceMedia.TV. For free karma points, tell a friend about the Ed Reform Minute podcast.© 2013 Choice Media
