[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO STEVEN SIYI HAO

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Steven Siyi Hao for his prize winning entry in the 56th Intel 
International Science and Engineering Fair.
  Last week, over 1,400 pre-college students participated in the Intel 
International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix. Students from 
several countries submitted entries in hopes that they would win a 
portion of the $3 million in scholarships, tuition grants, internships 
and scientific field trips given away. This annual competition awarded 
six of nine Bay Area students for their entries, three of whom reside 
in San Jose.
  Steven is a 17 year old student from Silver Creek High School. His 
project titled, ``The Effects of Oxidative Damage on Protein 
Translation Efficiency'' studied the negative effects of oxygen-free-
radicals on protein production and DNA. His entry won him a paid summer 
internship at an Agilent Technologies site.
  The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair promotes 
education and creativity in a way that is vital to a youth's 
development. These types of activities encourage students to explore 
the fields of science and engineering. This kind of innovation will 
drive the United State's economy into the future. Being from Silicon 
Valley, I fully understand the importance and impact that these studies 
have on America's prosperity.
  I am proud to stand here today and recognize Steven for his 
accomplishments. I urge him and youth alike to continue to take 
interest in these fields, and lead the United States in its development 
of science and engineering exploration.

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