Elmont Senior named Intel semi-finalist

Harold Ekeh, a senior at Elmont Memorial High School, part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District, was one of 90 students in New York state named semifinalists in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search.

Ekeh was selected for his project entitled, “The role of PARP-1 in MeHg-induced dopaminergic dysfunction and mitochondrial DNA depletion,” in the category of Medicine and Health.

Each semifinalist receives $1,000, plus an equal amount for his or her school. Forty finalists, to be chosen Jan. 21, will receive an additional $7,500 and a chance to vie for prizes at the contest’s national finals, to be held in Washington, D.C., March 5-11.