Public release date: 29-Apr-2002
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Commerce Secretary, MIT President, Industry Leaders Visit Capitol Hill

Global Science & Technology Week

To mark Global Science and Technology Week, April 28 - May 4, Commerce Secretary Donald Evans and leaders from business and academia will join on Capitol Hill to underscore the importance of science and math education in today’s era of globalization.

Secretary Evans will be joined by Charles Vest, President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and John Hodges, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of DuPont at the luncheon event sponsored by the American Chemical Society, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the House Science Committee.

The leaders will discuss the importance of inspiring young Americans to excel in math and science to build our nation’s future workforce and maintain U.S. leadership in the global marketplace. Secretary Evans will also recognize a group of high school students and their teacher from Bingham County, Idaho, who embody the spirit of Global Science and Technology Week. The group is using the Global Positioning System of satellites (GPS) and geographic information systems and software to help their community by mapping critical state resources.

WHO:
Donald Evans, Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce
Dr. Charles Vest, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
John Hodgson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, DuPont
Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), invited
Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ), invited
Shelley High School students, Bingham County, Idaho

WHEN:
Wednesday, May 1, 12 noon — lunch provided

WHERE:
2261 Rayburn House Office Building

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