Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ranking Member on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, hosted her 10th Annual Math and Science Lecture Series at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center located in Dallas, Texas.“The students are the future, and the Nation is depending on them,” said Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. “In order to remain globally competitive, we must have more students interested in the STEM fields.”
The University of Texas at Dallas created the Eddie Bernice Johnson Math and Science Lecture Series in honor of Congresswoman Johnson. Each year Dallas-area high school students are exposed to the best and brightest minds in mathematics and science. They are urged to seek training that will prepare them for career opportunities in those fields.
This year the keynote speaker was Dr. Cynthia McIntyre, the Senior Vice President at the Council on Competitiveness. Dr. McIntyre spoke about her early experiences in STEM and about the conference she started for Black physics students.
“Don’t limit yourself by not taking risks,” said Dr. McIntyre. “Take a risk and do the interesting thing. Take the opportunities and maximize them for your benefit.”
Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center has received recognition at the state and national levels as one of America’s top high schools.
