Congresswoman Johnson Receives STEM Champion AwardFrom Open Gov TV

Washington, DC-(Wednesday, September 26, 2012) – On September 20^th, Congresswoman Johnson was honored by Open Gov TV for her work in STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at the STEM Champions Reception.  Congresswoman Johnson was awarded the prestigious STEM Champion Award for serving as an innovative  leader and advocate for increasing diversity in the STEM fields.

“It is an honor to receive the STEM Champion Award and I thank Open Gov TV for recognizing my work in STEM Education,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

“As the Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I have worked hard to ensure that all Americans have equal opportunities and exposure in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

The purpose of the STEM Champions Reception was to foster dialogue on how urban America can reduce the wealth gap and participate in the 21^st century global economy.

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, 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.