Congressman Albio Sires honors Stevens Institute of Technology student for her achievements in sports
Legislation recognizes National Girls and Women in Sports Day
HOBOKEN , N.J. — On February 27, 2009 , Congressman Albio Sires presented Stevens Institute of Technology undergraduate senior Emily Woo with an official congressional record for her outstanding achievements in sports. Emily, a member of the swim team, was recently a conference champ in the 200-yard individual medley and was part of three conference championship relay teams. She also automatically qualified for the 200-yard relay team for 2009 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of Minnesota .
The United States House of Representatives approved a resolution on February 10, 2009 , introduced by Congressman Albio Sires, to support the goals and ideals of National Girls and Women in Sports Day and to encourage schools and communities to increase opportunities for girls and women in sports.
“Athletics are one of the best opportunities for personal growth, and yet there has not always been an equal opportunity for girls and women to participate,” said Congressman Sires. “As a former athlete, I know firsthand the benefits of competing in sports; and everyone, regardless of background, should have equal access to be involved. I commend the National Girls and Women in Sports Coalition for their work to give everyone a chance to play.”
On February 4, 2009 , the 23rd National Girls and Women in Sports Day was celebrated in schools and communities across the country. National Girls and Women in Sports Day, an event sponsored by the National Girls and Women in Sports Coalition, increases awareness of the importance sports play in the lives of girls and women by celebrating female athletes’ achievements, acknowledging the positive influence of sports participation in women’s lives, and urging equality and access for women in sports.
The resolution passed unanimously with a vote of 398 to 0.About Stevens Institute of Technology
Founded in 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology is one of the leading technological universities in the world dedicated to learning and research. Through its broad-based curricula, nurturing of creative inventiveness, and cross disciplinary research, the Institute is at the forefront of global challenges in engineering, science, and technology management. Partnerships and collaboration between, and among, business, industry, government and other universities contribute to the enriched environment of the Institute. A new model for technology commercialization in academe, known as Technogenesis®, involves external partners in launching business enterprises to create broad opportunities and shared value.
Stevens offers baccalaureates, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computer science and management, in addition to a baccalaureate degree in the humanities and liberal arts, and in business and technology. The university has a total enrollment of 2,150 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate students, with about 250 full-time faculty. Stevens’ graduate programs have attracted international participation from China, India, Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America. Additional information may be obtained from its web page at www.stevens.edu.
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