"I commend the organizers of this event (I-SWEEEP); your efforts will surely be part of the brick and mortar that develops an environmentally conscious community.”

Rick Perry
Governor of Texas

“I-SWEEEP students are going to be our future leaders, leading thinkers and scientists, and captains of industry that are going to transform the world.”

Richard Johnson
Director of Sustainability, Rice University Shell Center for Sustainability

“…Before I-SWEEEP, I have been telling people that this planet can only be saved by this young generation. At I-SWEEEP, I met the kids who are really going to do it. I-SWEEEP was a spectacular success, and so supportive of so many young scientists from around the world, that I am confident that you inspired future world leaders, eminent researchers, teachers, and Nobel Prize winners.”

Timothy D. Bechtel, Ph.D., P.G
Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Pennsylvania

“What an AMAZING event!… It was a life-changing experience for my son, and an experience I will never forget. Everyone involved was so professional, and polite, and helpful, and fun to be around… I have a renewed hope that we can all work together to make this world a better place.”

Sue Stutzman
I-SWEEEP Participant, Texas

“I was able to talk at length to more than eight judges who are professional engineers, and all of them had the utmost interest in my research on hybrid vehicles and engine efficiency. Some had even chosen career paths of which I would love to pursue. Thanks for truly amazing experience…”

John Cullition, I-SWEEEP Participant

Breck School, Minneapolis

"It was my pleasure to judge in I-SWEEEP. I am so much impressed by the enthusiasm and the commitment as shown by participants from so many different countries. I think the real credit goes to the COSMOS foundation to have vision to provide an international platform where these talented students can come together and share their work and get an opportunity to interact with each other".

Dr. Sarita Garg

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

"Thank you so much for your excellent leadership in organizing such a successful international competition event! I plan to participate this important event every year, and I’m willing to advise teams in the coming years".

Lei Wu,    Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Software Engineering
School of Science and Computer Engineering
University of Houston-Clear Lake  

"It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to judge such bright students with such wonderful projects.  These are the world class scientists of the future, of that I am sure!".

David Sherwood
Senior Principal Scientist
CRI/Criterion

“Our experience at I-SWEEEP was AMAZING!!  From the time we arrived at the Hyatt, through the field trips, student mixer, judging, and awards ceremony we were impressed by the quality of the competition and the level of organization.  Thank you for all that you did to make this a truly memorable experience for me and my students.

Christi Tamayo

ASPIRE Research Coordinator

Lake Highland Preparatory School,Orlando, Florida