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“PULLMAN HIGH SCHOOL COMPETES IN NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E811 on May 5, 2008.
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PULLMAN HIGH SCHOOL COMPETES IN NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL
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HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS
of washington
in the house of representatives
Monday, May 5, 2008
Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join with the Pullman community in congratulating the Pullman High School Science Bowl team on being selected to compete in the 18th annual U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl.
The U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science. Much like Jeopardy, the students put their science knowledge to the test as they are quizzed in a fast paced question-and-answer format.
Led by their coach, Barbara Harding, the Pullman High School team includes Randy Xun, Shashank Dwivedi, Suman Jandhyala, Xingyu Zhang, and Prastuti Singh. These outstanding students won their regional tournament and now join 66 other teams from throughout the nation to compete for the opportunity to travel to the International Youth Science Forum in England and a trip to visit nuclear power generation facilities in France.
The accomplishments of the Pullman High School team bring attention to the great need we have in our country to continue to encourage high school students to pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In order for our country to remain competitive, we need more young, bright students like these who will grow up to be our future doctors, scientists and engineers. I am certain these students would agree that a career in science is one that holds infinite potential.
Madam Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in commending the Pullman High School Science Bowl team for their commitment to academic excellence and for their exceptional performance in the National Science Bowl.
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