Ruppersberger Speaks to AeA Members
About the Importance of Math and Science Education for our Children 

(Washington, D.C.)- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) spoke to AeA members at its Cyber Series Luncheon on September 27, 2007, in Washington, DC, about the importance of strong math and science education for our children.  Congressman Ruppersberger supports the “America Competes Act” that increases investment in research and helps get more young people into advanced math, science, and engineering classes from elementary through graduate school.  The Congressman is a strong supporter of public private partnerships that work toward this goal.  
   
Congressman Ruppersberger is a Member of the Intelligence Committee and the Appropriations Committee.  He is Chairman of the Technical and Tactical Intelligence Subcommittee that overseas the National Security Agency, our nation’s satellites, and other intelligence collecting activities.  

“Many of the most difficult questions facing the Intelligence Community require a technological answer.   We must invest in our young people and encourage them to pursue math, science, and engineering education so they can obtain good paying jobs in the high tech field.  These jobs are good for American families, good for the economy and good for our national security,” said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).  

AeA, formerly the American Electronics Association, was founded in 1943 and is a nationwide non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry.    

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