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Congresswoman Johnson Hosts Science & Technology Braintrust During the 2012 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference

09/26/12

Congresswoman Johnson Addresses Nearly 300 students at the Science & Technology Braintrust

Washington, DC- (Wednesday, September 26, 2012) — Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson recently hosted her annual Science and Technology Braintrust, which brought together prominent leaders in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields to help influence nearly 300 minority students to become engaged in STEM.

This year’s theme Changing the Tide, focused on the important role that community leaders, and mentors play in guiding and inspiring our youth. Actress Tatyana Aliserved as a moderator of the discussion.

“I’ve hosted the Science and Technology Braintrust each year to foster more interaction between positive minority role models and minority youth. When children see examples of successful leaders who look like them, the potential for those children to believe in themselves and succeed are far greater,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “The Braintrust serves as an important forum to discuss vital strategies on how we can produce future scientists and engineers.”

During the program, students had the opportunity to engage with the panelists and ask direct questions. Attendees heard from panelists, including Stephanie Wilson, Astronaut at NASA; Veronica Johnson, Meteorologist at NBC4 Washington; and others.

The Braintrust was viewed through a live webcast hosted by NASA to students nationwide. Students in Texas had the opportunity to virtually ask questions to the panel.

 

See Pictures from this event here: http://on.fb.me/WtylTp

 

 

2012 STEM Braintrust

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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.