LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna of Elmont
Memorial High School upon the occasion of being named a Finalist in the
2016 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 Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna of Elmont Memorial High School upon the occa-
sion of being named a Finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search;
and
WHEREAS, The finalists competed in Washington D.C. in early March of
2016; while there, the students underwent a rigorous judging process,
talked with leading scientists, displayed their research to the public
at the National Geographic Society, and met with national leaders; 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 Finalist award to be evidence of exceptional scientific promise;
and
WHEREAS, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna, a student at Elmont Memorial High
School in Elmont, New York, was named a Finalist in the annual Intel
Science Talent Search which awards scholarships to recognize the
outstanding science research of high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna's 2016 Intel Science Talent Search
project was entitled, "Rheological Characterization of Attapulgite Nano-
clay Modified Cement Slurries for Oil Well Applications"; her research
analyzed oil well cementing practices, particularly those linked to the
2010 Gulf spill; and
WHEREAS, The blowout was caused by the poor mix of the cement in the
well, so Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna tested a novel cement design modified with
nanoclays; this remarkable young woman's results indicated that these
nanoclays show great potential for offshore oil wells; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate and applaud the individual
accomplishments of remarkable students such as Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna in
this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Augusta
Uwamanzu-Nna for her latest achievement, and for her noteworthy educa-
tional and scientific endeavors and achievements; her outstanding

performance has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence
which is a tradition of her school and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna of Elmont Memorial High School upon
the occasion of being named a Finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent
Search; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna.