FIGHTING TO KEEP MARYLAND COMPETITIVE

"Our nation is in an amazing race - the race for discovery and new knowledge, the race to remain competitive. I will continue to fight for innovations that will create new ideas that lead to new breakthroughs, new products and new jobs" – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)  

Strengthening Investments in Education and Research
·  Fighting to increase funding for
       - National Science Foundation
       - National Institutes of Standards and Technology
       - Department of Energy Office of Science  

Voted for the America COMPETES Act
·  Increases the number of students earning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees
·  Provides teacher training in STEM issues
·  Authorized $33 billion for STEM research and education programs  

Supporting Jobs That Make Maryland a Leader in Innovation
·  National Institutes of Health --18,000 jobs in MD
·  National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) -- 9,000 jobs in MD
·  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) -- 3,000 jobs in MD  

Helping Marylanders Remain Competitive
·  Supports Maryland universities' science and technology research
       - Expand science programs at the Science Center in Baltimore
       - Fought to expand the Hopkins Institute for Nanobiotechnology, which conducts research and 
         develops new medical technologies
       - Assist Villa Julie College in expanding Nursing Distance Education

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