AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING HONORS CONGRESSWOMAN JOHNSON

Washington, DC – (Thursday, February 24, 2011) Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was awarded the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s (AIMBE) Public Policy Award for her excellent record on advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) issues.

“I humbly accept this award and thank AIMBE for the honor and recognition. Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have fought for increased investments in innovation, competitiveness and STEM education knowing that investments in these fields are fundamental to improving the nation's economy and quality of life. I remain committed to ensuring policies are enacted, which will ensure America can not only COMPETE, but also lead in the 21st century. I look forward to working with AIMBE to further advance these causes in the 112th Congress,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

AIMBE is a nonprofit (501c3) organization dedicated to promoting the field of medical and biological engineering (MBE) for the benefit of human health. Its membership is peer elected, comprising the top 2% of the MBE community, with individuals who have made substantial contributions to society.  Just a few examples of some of the individuals who belong to the community are the inventors of the pace maker, MRI machine, heart valve replacement, and digital hearing aid. Each year AIMBE awards lawmakers who have made substantial contributions to the field of MBE.


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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. She is also the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas  that includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.