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Senator Fuschillo Congratulates Mepham Science Student on Being Named National Semi-Finalist in Intel Science Talent Search
Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.
February 26, 2013
Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently congratulated Mepham High School science student Corey Wald on being named a national semi-finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search.
“Through countless hours of hard work, study, and research, along with guidance from his teachers, Corey has earned a place among the nation’s top young scientists. This is the first of what I’m sure will be many incredible achievements by an incredible young man. I congratulate Corey and wish him all the best in the future,” said Senator Fuschillo.
The Intel Science Talent Search is the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition. Participants come from all across the country, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands to compete in the program. Corey is one of only 300 semifinalists chosen from entries nationwide.
In addition, Senator Fuschillo presented Corey with a copy of a legislative resolution which was recently passed by the Senate in honor of his accomplishment. With passage of the resolution, which Senator Fuschillo sponsored, Corey’s name and achievement will forever be part of the New York State Senate’s official record.
Senator Fuschillo (second right) is pictured as he congratulates Corey Wald (center) on being named a semi-finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search. They are joined by (l-r) Assistant Principal Eric Caballero, Advanced Science Research Advisor Dr. David Kommor, and Principal Michael Harrington.
Text of the Legislative Resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 00290
BY: Senator FUSCHILLO
CONGRATULATING Corey Wald of Wellington C. Mepham
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
educational 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
themselves 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
congratulate Corey Wald of Wellington C. Mepham 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 country'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,
engineers 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
promise; and
WHEREAS, Corey Wald, a senior at Wellington C. Mepham High School in
Bellmore, 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, Corey Wald's 2013 Intel Science Talent Search project was
entitled, "The Sky's the Limit-An Investigation of Cloud Cover on Major
League Baseball Performance"; his research investigated the effect of
cloud cover on player performance in Major League Baseball; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Corey Wald obtained climate data and
player performance statistics for the MLB East over the past five
seasons; he then statistically analyzed the data to see if there was a
relationship among several batter and pitcher variables and percent
cloud cover during the game; and
WHEREAS, Corey Wald's results indicated that increased cloud cover
tends to favor the batter; as cloud cover increased by 1%, the number of
strikeouts decreased by 0.008; additionally, as cloud cover increased,
the trend moved toward a decrease in mean strikeouts, indicating that
low percent cloud cover appears to favor the pitcher; 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 Corey
Wald of Wellington C. Mepham 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, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Corey Wald of Wellington C. Mepham 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
transmitted to Corey Wald.
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