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HR 126: Subash, Sirish; winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge; commend

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House Resolution 126

By: Representatives Park of the 107th, McClain of the 109th, Adeyina of the 110th, Beckles of the 96th, Okoye of the 102nd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Sirish Subash, the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on October 16, 2024, 3M and Discovery Education named Sirish Subash, a ninth grader at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, the winner of the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation's premier middle school science competition; and

WHEREAS, Sirish demonstrated ingenuity, innovative thinking, a strong application of STEM principles, a passion for research, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to inspire others; and

WHEREAS, he spent four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his victory during the final challenge events held at 3M global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 14 and 15, 2024; and

WHEREAS, his winning project, Pestiscand, is a handheld device designed to detect pesticide residues on produce using a non-destructive method that employs spectrophotometry to measure how light of various wavelengths is reflected off the surface of fruits and vegetables, with a machine learning model analyzing this data to determine the presence of pesticides; and

WHEREAS, Pestiscand consists of a sensor, a power supply, a display screen, and a processor; during testing, the device achieved an accuracy rate of greater than 85 percent in identifying pesticide residues on spinach and tomatoes, meeting the project's objectives for effectiveness and speed; and

WHEREAS, such achievements contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and highlight the importance of supporting educational endeavors in the sciences; and

WHEREAS, the State of Georgia, with its rich tradition of fostering excellence and innovation, takes immense pride in celebrating the achievements of its young scholars, whose brilliance and dedication illuminate a bright future not only for this great state but for the nation and the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Sirish Subash for his outstanding efforts and extend best wishes for his continued success in all future endeavors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.