ADDING MULTIMEDIA Intel Science Talent Search 2010 Winners Announced

Erika DeBenedictis, 18, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, wins the top award and $100,000 at the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search for her project developing a software navigation system to help improve spacecraft travel through the solar system. (Photo: Business Wire)

The top three winners of the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search pose with their medals at this year's awards gala. Erika DeBenedictis (middle), 18, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, took home top honors and $100,000 from the Intel Foundation; David Liu (right), 18, of San Jose, California, took home second place and $75,000; and Akhil Mathew (left), 18, from Madison, New Jersey placed third and received a $50,000 award. (Photo: Business Wire)

New Mexico Teen, Erika DeBenedictis, Wins Top Honors and Awarded $100,000 at 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (Photo: Business Wire)