[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 27, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ACADEMIC COMPETITION RESOLUTION OF 2013

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                               speech of

                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2013

  Mr. ROYCE. 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.

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