Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson recently hosted her 2012 Science & Technology Braintrust, Changing The Tide. This years panel which was held at the Washington Convention Center and included Dr. Aziza Baccouche, Veronica Johnson, Herman Hill, Susan Gonzalez, Dr. Irving McPhail, Stephanie D. Wilson, Capt. Barrington Irving, Alfonzo Porter, Birdette Hughey, Bebe Price and Jordan Bookey. The Braintrust panel discussed the role of celebrities, community leaders, and mentors in encouraging youth in the 21st century.