Washington, DC – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today joined President Obama for an event at the White House celebrating science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives.  The event emphasized the importance of investing in programs for students in minority and underserved communities.

“Many young people in the United States—particularly minority, female and low-income students—don’t have access to quality STEM education.  As a result, minorities and women are underrepresented in the STEM fields,” Congresswoman Johnson said.  “President Obama recognizes the importance of quality STEM education, and he recognizes the importance of expanding access to it.  I applaud his efforts, and I was honored to participate in today’s event.”

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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, 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.