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There must be a
federal commitment to assist state and local education agencies to improve
elementary and secondary science, mathematics and technology programs --
our children's future depends on it . National PTA
urges the President and members of Congress to provide adequate funding
through a sustained and increased investment in our public schools."

National PTA supports and encourages excellence in public education:

We believe that public education provides a common experience for building
and maintaining a commitment to the basic values of a democratic system of
government .eweek. For more information
visit www.

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This past year, however, federal
education spending on education was cut for the first time in 10 years.pta. As first-time sponsors, SWE and Northrop Grumman
Corporation will lead this annual event in 2006 and work alongside
leading engineering societies to increase the public's awareness and
appreciation of engineering.
The annual award, administered by the National Science Foundation,
includes a $10,000 grant for continued mentoring work and a Presidential
commemorative certificate.

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chairman, chief executive officer and president of Northrop Grumman
Corporation and honorary chair of Engineers Week 2006.

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http://www. Northrop Grumman Corporation
provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services and
solutions in systems integration, defense electronics, information
technology, advanced aircraft, shipbuilding and space technology. SWE is the
driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable
career aspiration for women . Elizabeth G.jsp?cntn_id=104137

CONTACT: Bob Hopkins of Office of Science and Technology Policy,
+1-202-456-6098, or rhopkins@ostp.

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The United States has always depended upon a skilled technical
workforce for the innovation that drives economic growth and national
security. David C. Manderscheid, Accepting

Miami Museum of Science, Inc. Refugio I.

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For more information
about National PTA, visit www. For more information on Engineers Week, visit
www.com

About SWE

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a
not-for-profit educational and service organization. Elizabeth M.

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Preparing our children for the competitive
workforce requires an investment in education:

"Changes in our economy and technological advances in the workforce pose a
tremendous new educational challenge for our nation. Our governors are recognizing the critical role that education
plays in the economic development and growth of their states.

Society of Women Engineers and Northrop Grumman Corporation to Co-Sponsor 2006 Engineers Week; Northrop Grumman Corporation and SWE plan program to focus on co

But as the number of jobs requiring engineering training
grows, the number of students preparing for those careers remains
level, with women and minorities severely underrepresented. SWE and
Northrop Grumman plan to focus their sponsorship on this growing
crisis by delivering a new component to the EWeek program platform -
Connecting Educators to Engineering .

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Connecting Educators to Engineering will present
educators with tools to give engineering a prominent position within
their middle-school curriculum as well as a mentoring component for
direct access to engineers throughout the country. For more
information about the Society please visit www. Schroeder Dr.

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The time is now for
parents, the community and the government to support aggressively public
schools."
According to the National Science Board, the most recent
occupational projections from the bureau of labor statistics, for the
period from 2000-10, predict that employment in science and
engineering occupations will increase about three times faster than
the overall growth rate for all occupations. Herbert P. Yanik
University of Alaska, Anchorage Emporia State University
Anchorage, Alaska Emporia, Kansas

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"Investing in our children is an investment in the future. Too
many demands are already being placed on schools to improve student
achievement, without sufficient resources to hire qualified teachers,
expand compensatory education programs, upgrade technology, implement
parent involvement , and repair facilities. With
more than 125,000 employees, and operations in all 50 states and 25
countries, Northrop Grumman Corporation serves U. Russell Dr. Watkins
University of Wisconsin, Madison Louisiana State University +
Madison, Wisconsin A+M College
Baton Rouge , Louisiana

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California Polytechnic Pomona University of Washington
Foundation, Inc. John C. Warner
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, Massachusetts

INSTITUTIONAL AWARDEES:

American Society for Cell Biology Native Americans in Marine
Bethesda, Maryland and Space Sciences Program
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This category will provide information on sites covering
various aspects of women and science/technology, including links to technical and professional organizations geared to women and support groups for women in the sciences and technology.

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Our children are not a line item in a budget -- Education is not the place
to cut spending:

"Since passage of the No Child Left Behind Act, Congress has provided
consistent increases in Title I funding.
Membership in National PTA is open to anyone who is concerned with the
education, health, and welfare of children and youth.newswire1.
The main goal of the program is to raise awareness for the
societal benefits of the engineering profession to middle school
educators who represent the most sustained and consistent channel to
young minds. Jeffrey S.

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As the nation's largest volunteer parent association, National PTA firmly
believes that:

-- Every child deserves a quality public education

-- Every child's needs must be identified and met

-- Every child deserves a highly qualified teacher, a healthy school, and
the proper resources for learning so that he or she can fulfill his or her
potential

-- Students who are falling behind must be identified; academic support
to those students must be increased; and the achievement gap must be
reduced

-- A quality public school education is a right, not a privilege

About National PTA

With nearly 6 million members, National PTA is the largest volunteer parent
organization in the United States.
This Presidential Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have
demonstrated a commitment to mentoring students and increasing the
participation of minorities, women and disabled students in science,
mathematics and engineering.
Marburger, science advisor to President George W. Bush and director, Office of
Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President. Brown, Accepting Americans in Science
Santa Cruz, California
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When it comes to
preparing the nation's children for the competitive workforce, there is no
better investment than education. Seattle, Washington
Pomona , California

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org or call (312)
596-5223. The individual and institutional awardees were
honored at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC presided over by John H. The awardees will
serve as exemplars to their colleagues and will be leaders in the national
effort to more fully develop the Nation's human resources in science,
mathematics and engineering. Charlena H. Steven F. Vergun ,
University of Iowa Accepting
Iowa City, Iowa
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"Many of our nation's governors are doing their part to support public
education.
"Northrop Grumman is enthusiastically committed to helping middle
school teachers in their efforts to prepare young people for rewarding
careers in technology and engineering," says Ronald D.gov.

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"Providing children and families access to a quality public education
requires attention beyond our school communities .

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CHICAGO----The Society of Women
Engineers (SWE) announced today its sponsorship of 2006 Engineers Week
(EWeek) scheduled for February 19 - 25, 2006 with co-sponsor Northrop
Grumman Corporation. As degrees in
engineering, especially for women and underrepresented groups , remain
level or decrease, it is imperative to have programs in place to
improve understanding of how technology is changing the human-made
world and the natural environment to engage more Americans into these
much needed fields. Judy A.

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PRESS RELEASE National PTA Statement on President's State of the Union Address -- Tuesday January 31 2006

and international
military, government and commercial customers.

WASHINGTON, The White House today announced nine
individuals and five institutions who will receive the 2004 Presidential Award
for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). Barbara A. Society for the Advancement
Miami , Florida of Chicanos and Native
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Greater financial resources are
needed. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance
in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing
contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.

White House Honors Science Math and Engineering Mentors

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Carnegie Mellon University Washington State University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pullman, Washington

Dr. Richard E.

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Additionally, teachers need
appropriate preparation, continuing education , as well as continued parent
and community support.org

About Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company
headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif .ngc. Judith R. Rochin,
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For more information on the awards and winners, visit:
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"Exposing
students to the importance of these careers at a young age can help
ensure we have the most positive impact on their lives.
Other EWeek programs include the Future City Competition (TM),
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, Engineers Without Borders,
Connecting the World to Engineering and New Faces of Engineering.
EWeek was founded in 1951 by the National Society of Professional
Engineers .S.

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Since its founding in 1897, National PTA
has prided itself on being a powerful voice for children , a relevant
resource for parents, and a strong advocate for public education. The PAESMEM program seeks to identify outstanding
mentoring efforts and programs designed to enhance the participation of groups
underrepresented in science, mathematics and engineering.
The 2004 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and
Engineering Mentoring awardees are:

INDIVIDUAL AWARDEES:

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