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Town of Hempstead Honors East Meadow Intel Semifinalist

Anson Wang was recently given a Hempstead Citation for his accomplishment.

Anson Wang, an East Meadow High School student and Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist, was recently honored by the Town of Hempstead for his accomplishment.

Wang was given a Hempstead Citation by Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilman Gary Hudes at a town board meeting.

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Wang, 17, was one of 300 students chosen as a semifinalist. He will receive a $1,000 award for his research. Additionally, EMHS will receive $1,000 to further excellence in science, math, and/or engineering education.

Wang's research project was titled, "Regulation of Memory Protein PKMzeta in Alzheimer’s Disease."



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