[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 129 (Thursday, September 26, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1382]
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RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT STEVENS 
                        INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 2013

  Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw attention to the 
accomplishments of the students and faculty at Stevens Institute of 
Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey and congratulate them on being part 
of such a prestigious research institution.
  Since its founding in 1870, Stevens has created a legacy of 
innovation and its research projects have garnered federal recognition 
and funding. It is home to three national research centers as well as 
joint research programs in a variety of critical fields. These projects 
help to advance current scientific knowledge and capabilities and 
provide more understanding to confront the challenges faced everyday on 
both a domestic and global scale.
  Stevens Institute of Technology has, and continues to, receive grants 
from numerous federal agencies such as the Department of Defense, the 
National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation. The 
projects that have received grants recently are focused on creating 
useful and impactful solutions to current issues. One such project, 
ADVANCE Stevens, aims to increase the representation and advancement of 
women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) 
careers by providing the environment and resources necessary to foster 
relationships between underrepresented groups of faculty and students. 
Projects such as this impact not only students at Stevens, but the 
nation as a whole by creating a greater understanding about the 
challenging problems facing our nation and working towards the 
solution.
  Once again, congratulations to Stevens Institute of Technology for 
their accomplishments.

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