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This resolution congratulates Melody Hong, a high school senior from MacArthur High School, for her distinguished top national ranking in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, where she placed sixth out of 40 finalists. Her remarkable achievement involved developing an innovative statistical model for mapping trans-methylation quantitative trait loci (trans-mQTL) within the human genome, which is a significant contribution to the field of genetics. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is a prestigious national competition that provides a platform for high school seniors to showcase original STEM research, evaluating participants on scientific rigor, originality, critical thinking, and leadership potential. The resolution recognizes Hong's exceptional ability, talent, and maturity, highlighting how her research is expected to have a lasting impact on genetics and potentially benefit residents of New York State and beyond. By passing this resolution, the Legislative Body aims to honor Hong's academic excellence and promising future, formally congratulating her on her scientific achievement and transmitting an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to her.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J820