Bill > J01416

This resolution honors Sophia Li for being named a 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar, a prestigious distinction awarded to high school researchers in the United States. The Regeneron Science Talent Search, established in 1942, is the nation's oldest and most esteemed science and mathematics competition for high school seniors, selecting only 300 Scholars from nearly 2,600 applicants nationwide. Sophia, a senior at John L. Miller-Great Neck North High School, earned this recognition for her innovative research project titled "Closing the Shade Gap: Advancing Environmental Equity Through Understanding Tree Canopy Disparities in Redlined Communities With i-Tree," which demonstrates exceptional scientific rigor and a commitment to environmental justice. As a Scholar, Sophia will receive a $2,000 award, with a matching grant to her school, supporting science education. Her achievement reflects great credit upon herself, her family, her mentors, and her school, and she serves as an inspiration to students across New York State through her scholarship, perseverance, and passion for discovery.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1416