[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2565]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING PAUL MASIH DAS, INTEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH FINALIST

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 2010

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
my constituent Paul Masih Das and congratulate him as a finalist in the 
Intel Science Talent Search 2010. The Intel Science Talent Search is 
America's most prestigious science competition for high school seniors. 
Paul is one of only 40 finalists nationwide.
  Paul's project, ``A Novel Chemical Synthesis for >1 MUm 2 Graphene 
Sheets,'' synthesized single-layer graphene (a sheet of carbon that's 
as thick as a single atom) using a relatively quick, easy and 
inexpensive method that he developed.
  As a student at Lawrence High School, Paul participates in numerous 
activities and clubs. As a member of Young Ambassadors of America, Paul 
has represented the United States on cultural tours of Japan, Spain and 
Italy. In addition, he plays on the school's tennis team, is captain of 
the math team and is a member of the chess club. Paul is also an award-
winning musician and manages the chamber orchestra. As a senior member 
of the Education and Labor Committee, I am truly impressed by Paul's 
accomplishments.
  Madam Speaker, it is with pride and admiration I offer my 
congratulations to Paul Masih Das and commend his dedication to 
education and science.

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