[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 144 (Monday, October 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                             PROJECT UPLIFT

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 12, 1998

  Ms. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring your attention to a project 
I my district which has received Presidential recognition as a 
``Promising Practice'' that will improve education and career 
opportunities in mathematics, science, and engineering for minority 
youth in New Mexico.
  Project Uplift produces a regular half-hour television program 
broadcast across New Mexico that teaches young people in every part of 
our state about careers in high technology. In addition, the project 
sponsors the annual High Technology Career Preparedness Youth Institute 
at Sandia National Laboratory. Through hands-on activities, this week-
long institute introduces young people to professionals in a variety of 
fields relating to the environment, medicine and health, advanced 
computing and robotics, advanced manufacturing and astronomy.
  Another important initiative of the project is the annual Rio Grande 
High Technology Minority and Women Job Fair. Each fall, this job fair 
draws over 600 university students from all over New Mexico majoring in 
engineering, physical and life sciences. Room and board is provided for 
these students who then have the opportunity to meet potential 
employers from across the country.
  Project Uplift's success has even garnered international attention 
through the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural 
Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO officials were impressed with the success 
of Project Uplift in reaching diverse and remotely situated people.
  Project Uplift has done an excellent job of addressing New Mexico's 
diverse population and rural character. I am proud to highlight their 
accomplishments and encourage their future success.

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