Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) addressed the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) during a tech policy luncheon. During her remarks, Senator Rosen discussed the importance of greater diversity in STEM education and careers, and the legislative actions she has taken to remove barriers and create more opportunities for participation in STEM.
 
“If we want all of our children to succeed in a 21st-century economy, then all of our children need a 21st-century...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) released the following statement applauding the National Science Foundation for awarding the University of Nevada, Las Vegas a grant totaling $399,999 to better engage female secondary education students to pursue the fields of computing and engineering.
 
“An education in computing and engineering can help to prepare students for a future of success,” said the Senators. “It is critically important that...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) released the following statement applauding a grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to the University of Nevada, Reno, to be used for research into innovative advanced manufacturing development.
 
“With advanced manufacturing jobs on the rise in our state and around the country, it is critical that Nevada help lead the way into new cutting edge technologies and methods of manufacturing,” said the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen released the following statement announcing a slate of new endorsements for her bipartisan, bicameral Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (Teach CS Act), legislation that would support teacher training in computer science at institutes of higher education and enable teachers to educate K-12 students in computer science. Senator Rosen and Senators Roger Wicker, Maggie Hassan, and Mitt Romney introduced this bill during Computer Science...

Watch The Premier Episode of “Tech Time With Senator Jacky Rosen” Here.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, announced the launch of “Tech Time With Jacky Rosen,” an informational series of web videos where Senator Rosen explains different aspects of modern technology.

BACKGROUND: Before coming to Congress, Senator Rosen worked as a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement highlighting last year’s Nevada Women in STEM honorees, women role-models who are making progress in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
 
“I’m proud to highlight these incredible, barrier-breaking women who are making strides in the fields of STEM,” said Senator Rosen. “Having female role models succeed in science and tech gives young women the opportunity to see future success in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, announced that her bipartisan Building Blocks of STEM Act has been signed into law by the President. Rosen introduced the bill with Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) earlier this year.
 
“I couldn’t be prouder that this bipartisan piece of legislation that I’ve introduced is now law” said Senator...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) were joined by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (Teach CS Act), legislation that would support teacher training and schools in educating students in the area of computer science. The Senators introduced this bill during Computer Science Education Week, which is observed each year during the week of December 9th,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement announcing her donation of twenty-five computers to five Nevada schools. 
 
“It’s important that we work to provide our children with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly technological world,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to take part in this...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement celebrating Computer Science Education Week, which is observed each year during the week of December 9th, to raise awareness about and encourage students to explore computer science. 

“Before coming to Congress I worked as a computer programmer,” said...