2013-J286

Congratulating Nakul Gupta of Farmingdale High School upon the occasion of being named a semifinalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search

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2013-J286


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Nakul Gupta of Farmingdale High
School upon the occasion of being named a semifinalist in the 2013 Intel
Science Talent Search

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those who, by achieving outstanding success in their educa-
tional and scientific endeavors, have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
the dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish them-
selves through excellence in science competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Nakul Gupta of Farmingdale High School upon the occasion of being
named a semifinalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search; and
WHEREAS, Once known as the Westinghouse competition, the Intel Science
Talent Search is the oldest of its type in the nation, and is the coun-
try's most prestigious science scholarship competition; and
WHEREAS, For more than 60 years, the Intel Science Talent Search has
recognized and rewarded the country's top young science students; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, this competition has gained broad acclaim in
the academic and scientific communities; educators, scientists, engi-
neers and journalists throughout the United States have enthusiastically
supported this annual event; and
WHEREAS, Six former Intel Science Talent Search competitors have gone
on to win the prestigious Nobel Prize; and
WHEREAS, The Intel Science Talent Search was created to encourage high
school seniors who demonstrate exceptional ability in science, math and
engineering through individual research projects; and
WHEREAS, Colleges and universities regard the Intel Science Talent
Search semifinalist award to be evidence of exceptional scientific prom-
ise; and
WHEREAS, Nakul Gupta, a senior at Farmingdale High School in Farming-
dale, New York, was recently named a semifinalist in the annual Intel
Science Talent Search which awards scholarships to recognize the
outstanding science research of high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, Nakul Gupta's 2013 Intel Science Talent Search project was
entitled, "Employing siRNA to Recruit KCNQ1 through microRNA Pathways:
implications for Long QT Syndrome"; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Nakul Gupta focused on RNA silencing, KCNQ1
protein pathways, and cardiac disease; with the patch clamp apparatus,
he measured the currents of potassium channels and analyzed the quanti-
tative data; and
WHEREAS, Nakul Gupta's results indicated that this silencing RNA
strand increased the amount of outward potassium current; this research
can potentially lead to improved methods to study Long QT Syndrome and
cardiac arrhythmia; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate and applaud the individual
accomplishments of remarkable students in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Nakul
Gupta of Farmingdale High School upon the occasion of his designation as
a semifinalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, and for his
noteworthy educational and scientific endeavors and achievements; his
outstanding performance has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of
excellence which is a tradition of his school and community; now, there-
fore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Nakul Gupta of Farmingdale High School upon the occasion of
being named a semifinalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nakul Gupta.

actions

  • 25 / Jan / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 29 / Jan / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 29 / Jan / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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