[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1380]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING ODLE MIDDLE SCHOOL ON WINNING THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2018

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Odle 
Middle School students: Ishan Bansal, Eric He, Neil Chowdhury, Eric 
Liu, and Clarance Zheng for their win at the National Science Bowl 
(NSB), held this past April 26 to April 30 in Washington, D.C.
  The Department of Energy (DOE) created the National Science Bowl in 
1991 to encourage students to excel in mathematics and science, and to 
pursue careers in these fields. More than 290,000 students have 
participated in the National Science Bowl throughout its 28-year 
history, and more than 14,000 students compete in the NSB every year.
  Coached by Rina Chowdhury with guidance from Interlake High School 
teacher Michael O'Bryne, the Odle Middle School team was among 48 
middle schools from around the United States that competed for the 
national title. Winning this title is not an easy feat, and their 
perseverance is truly remarkable. In addition to being named the 2018 
National Champions, the team's diligence and dedication earned Olde's 
Science Department $1000, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize the enormous 
achievement of Odle Middle School and its students Ishan Bansal, Eric 
He, Neil Chowdhury, Eric Liu, and Clarance Zheng. Their impressive 
potential to thrive in a range of scientific and mathematical fields is 
demonstrated by their victory at the 2018 National Science Bowl, and I 
wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

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