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
Printable Version