About the Author
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX)
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is serving her 11th term representing the 30th Congressional District of Texas. In December of 2010, Congresswoman Johnson was elected as the first African-American, and the first female Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. From 2000 to 2002, she was the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education. Congresswoman Johnson continues to emphasize the need to invest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Congresswoman Johnson is the Founder and Co-Chair of the Diversity and Innovation Caucus and of the House Historical Black Colleges and Universities Caucus. Congresswoman Johnson had the honor to serve as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus during the 107th Congress, and currently co-chairs the Technology and Infrastructure Development Taskforce of the Congressional Black Caucus.
