[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E535]
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RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2024 PATHFINDER SCHOLARSHIP FIRST PLACE 
              WINNER AVA ALLWARDT IN THE SCIENCE CATEGORY

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                          HON. JARED MOSKOWITZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 21, 2024

  Mr. MOSKOWITZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Ava 
Allwardt, the first-place winner of the prestigious Pathfinder 
Scholarship in the Science category. This scholarship is awarded to 
Palm Beach and Martin County students who have displayed excellence in 
their academic and communal endeavors in a multitude of categories.
  Ava, a student at Saint Andrews School, is driven by a passion for 
biomedical engineering and a desire to leverage computer science in the 
discovery of biologically complex diseases. Her research, already 
published in two prestigious science journals, has earned her a place 
as a finalist in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering 
Fair. She has also collaborated on projects with renowned institutions 
such as Harvard Medical School and UF Scripps Biomedical Research. 
Beyond her academic achievements, Ava has made a significant societal 
impact through her volunteer work, dedicating over 750 hours of service 
to the International Youth Neuroscience Association and establishing 
chapters in more than 35 countries.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me today in recognizing Ms. Ava 
Allwardt as an excellent student and notable contributor to the field 
of science.

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