Maryland Higher Education Commission

November 2009 Media Advisory

 

 

For immediate release: November 23, 2009                             Media Contact: Christopher Falkenhagen
                                                                                                             Communications: (410) 260-4511

                                                                                                             cfalkenh@mhec.state.md.us

 

Congressman Ruppersberger, Higher Education Secretary Lyons to announce major funding for STEM initiative in Anne Arundel County

What: Secretary of Higher Education James E. Lyons, Sr. will join Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Maryland’s 2nd District) to announce $381,000 for a middle school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education program in Anne Arundel County. Congressman Ruppersberger attained the funds through a federal earmark. Secretary Lyons is the project manager.

Who: Congressman Ruppersberger, Secretary Lyons, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Maxwell, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education President Edward “Ned” Carey, National Security Agency (NSA) Director for State and Local Governmental Relations Catherine “Kay” Hill, Anne Arundel County middle school teacher, Anne Arundel County middle school and high school students.

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 11 a.m.

Where: The Maryland Higher Education Commission, 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21401.
 

 

The Maryland Higher Education Commission is a 12-member coordinating board responsible for establishing statewide policies for Maryland public and independent colleges and universities and private career schools. It serves as an advocate for more than 337,000 college students in Maryland, for the State and its needs, and for business and industry in Maryland.

 

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