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.