[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 58 (Thursday, May 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E899]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO COMPETED IN THE 2005 
                         NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2005

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor five outstanding 
individuals, Eric Chang, Harrison Hsu, Aditya Panda, Zhengyang Zhang, 
and Alex Zozula who competed in the 2005 National Science Bowl 
representing East Brunswick High School. These five students exemplify 
the true academic spirit and scientific drive that our country needs as 
we enter the 21st century.
  Since 1991, the National Science Bowl, through the sponsorship of the 
United States Department of Energy, has brought together more than 
100,000 high school students to promote serious study of all fields of 
science, from biology to physics, from botany to astronomy. These 
students have prepared throughout the year for the regional elimination 
tournaments, where only the best-prepared and most scientifically-
minded teams move on to the National Science Bowl.
  The team of five, under the guidance of coach and teacher Paul Kimmel 
won their regional elimination tournament held at the Princeton Plasma 
Physics Laboratory.
  As a scientist, I cannot stress enough the importance of science and 
math education. Science provides a bridge that connects all aspects of 
our lives. These disciplines form the basic building blocks that make 
up our knowledge of the world around us. Science and math education is 
the key to guiding future generations in their understanding of an ever 
changing world. Through programs such as the National Science Bowl, 
America's youth is exposed to this vital branch of learning in a way 
that sparks their interest and promotes serious study in these fields.
  Part of this year's Science Bowl featured a Model Fuel Cell Car Race, 
where teams were able to build a model car powered by hydrogen to 
compete in a speed race or a king-of-the-hill climb. The participating 
students also had the opportunity to attend presentations by well known 
scientists that covered important scientific issues of today. The five 
exceptional students from East Brunswick team gained valuable knowledge 
from their participation in this year's Science Bowl that they will 
surely share with their fellow peers.
  It is also important to acknowledge the parents, mentors, friends, 
and family who have helped these students succeed in their academic 
efforts. I applaud the Science Department at East Brunswick High School 
for preparing these exemplary students.
  I congratulate the members of the East Brunswick High School science 
team for their successes and wish them the best of luck in their future 
scientific endeavors.

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