Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), an original co-sponsor of the STEM Academic Competition Resolution (H.Res.77), released a statement voicing his support for the legislation.
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the STEM Academic Competition Resolution (H.Res.77), legislation to establish an academic competition in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to be held yearly among students in each Congressional district. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), an original co-sponsor of the resolution, submitted the following statement for the Congressional record voicing his support for the legislation:
“Mr. Speaker, as an original co-sponsor of the Academic Competition Resolution (H. Res 77), I rise to express my strong support for the Congressional Academic Competition for STEM Education. I believe this new and innovative program promotes entrepreneurship while engaging students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
“With the increasing demand for students to focus on STEM fields, it is important for students to get involved, compete, and further their scientific knowledge. This Congressional competition will prepare future generations to better understand the world and technological progress. Since technology evolves rapidly, this competition reflects the fast pace of developments in these cutting edge fields.
“The Congressional Academic Competition for STEM will first focus on developing mobile applications for phones, tablets and other computer devices. As time progresses, it has been constructed to evolve to meet future STEM needs whether it be technological applications or future inventions.
“I am excited to see what students across America will invent and I look forward to the creative breakthroughs and scientific advancements this competition will fuel. I encourage my colleagues to support this initiative, which seeks to inspire our future generations to lead through innovation.”
