[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 109 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E684]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATIONS TO A TRIBE FOR JAZZ

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                           HON. JOYCE BEATTY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 28, 2024

  Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my congratulations 
and honor A Tribe for Jazz for receiving the Battelle Central Ohio STEM 
Grant for their innovative Jazz Lab Mobile Pilot Initiative in 
partnership with COSI, the PAST Foundation, and Columbus Department of 
Recreation and Parks.
  Since its establishment in 2021, A Tribe for Jazz has not only been a 
beacon of cultural enrichment and social impact, but also a catalyst 
for change in our community. Through a multifaceted mission that 
includes visual storytelling, live and virtual performances, education, 
and community engagement, the organization has consistently championed 
the preservation and evolution of Jazz, leaving an indelible mark on 
our cultural landscape.
  The Jazz Lab is a mobile pop-up session uniting jazz music and 
science through immersive experiences that nurture curiosity, 
inclusivity, collaboration, and wonder. The pilot program for middle 
and elementary school students explores systems thinking in jazz 
through technology, engineering, and math, highlighting the 
intersection of jazz and STEM. With support from the Battelle Central 
Ohio STEM Grant, students in Central Ohio gain enriched access to jazz 
and STEM education.
  The Jazz Lab Mobile Pilot Initiative is valuable for everyone in 
Central Ohio. It illustrates the possibilities for STEAM in all fields 
and everyday life. Congratulations to A Tribe for Jazz for bringing 
this extraordinary educational experience to our children.

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