[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 9 (Monday, January 23, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E53]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE NATIONAL INTEL SCIENCE COMPETITION SEMIFINALISTS OF LONG 
                                 ISLAND

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 23, 2012

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 58 Long Island high 
school seniors named as semifinalists in the National Intel Science 
competition. With 300 semifinalists nationwide, the Intel Science 
Talent Search gives high school seniors the opportunity to engage in 
ambitious science based research projects. I am especially proud of the 
constituents from my Congressional District on Long Island who were 
selected as semifinalists in this prestigious competition.
  This next generation is continuing Long Island's strong legacy of 
pushing new innovations and scientific breakthroughs. Using math and 
science as a foundation, the seniors approached their respective 
projects from a variety of angles. By gaining access to professional 
laboratories at local universities, participants were given the 
opportunity to bring their creative aspirations to fruition. In doing 
so, they have begun to tackle some of our nation's most difficult 
challenges.
  From working on a possible cure for Alzheimer's disease to creating a 
flame resistant plastic, our Long Island contestants embody the true 
American spirit of innovation and problem solving. Their sacrifice, 
patience and determination are instrumental in keeping America's 
competitive edge in a global economy.
  Coupled with the effort of exceptional students, our Long Island 
science teachers played a pivotal role in this accomplishment. By 
pushing the boundaries and setting high expectations, these excellent 
teachers have helped their students succeed. Long Island's strong 
placement in the Intel Science competition semifinals reflects their 
dedication and commitment to their students' success. Moving forward, 
it is critical that our schools have the resources they need to 
cultivate robust math and science programs.
  At the end of this month, forty finalists will be selected and 
invited to Washington, D.C. to meet leading scientists and researchers 
in a variety of fields. I am optimistic that some of our Long Island 
seniors have the privilege to attend. For all of the Intel Science 
Talent semifinalists, I wish them continued success as they pursue 
their college educations and future careers. I would now like to 
formally submit their names to the Congressional Record: Rebecca 
Alford, Austin Lee and Savina Kim of Commack High School; Juliana 
Coraor of Huntington High School; Malini Desai of Half Hollow Hills 
High School West; Jill Dolowich, Neil Mehta, Anuja Shah, Anirudh 
Chandrashekar, April Pun, Sagar Rambhia and Christine Kim of Jericho 
High School; Parsa Erfani, Samantha Fradkin, Sherilyn Gould and Mariam 
Makram of Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School; Samantha 
Garvey of Brentwood High School; Hannah Kenagy of Half Hollow Hills 
High School East; Amelia Morales, Shannon Wetzler and Eric Parigoris of 
Kings Park High School; Garima Yadav of Sachem North High School.

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