Education
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the introduction of The Heroes Act in the House of Representatives today:
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Rutgers University has been awarded six National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling more than $2,700,000.
"Rutgers University continues to show its dedication to pursing new scientific initiatives," Pallone said. "I am extremely proud of their accomplishments and I look forward to any new scientific research these funds will support."
The NSF grants include:
"Tripods+X:Res: Collaborative Research: Identification of Gene Regulatory Network Function from Data,"- $190,000.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Rutgers University has been awarded a new National Science Foundation grant of $856,337. The grant will support a project to help students learn to use different kinds of evidence in thinking about and creating models of complex systems. The project transforms the way simulations are used to help students develop scientific practices, epistemologies, and content knowledge within elementary school science classrooms.
Long Branch, NJ- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on his vote against H.Con.Res. 71 – the Fiscal Year 2018 Republican Budget Resolution.
Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the Trump administration preparing to direct the Justice Department’s civil rights division to investigate universities over affirmative action admissions policies.
New Brunswick, NJ - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) has awarded Rutgers University $25,000 to support an artist residency for photographers at the Brodsky Center for Innovative Editions. The grant is part of an $82 million effort by the NEA to fund arts activities throughout the country.
To Kick Off Women’s History Month, Pallone Reads Grace for President at Barack Obama Elementary
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), visited with and read to kindergarten students at Barack Obama Elementary School in Asbury Park. To celebrate the start of Women’s History Month, Pallone read Grace for President, an inspiring book that teaches an important lesson about leadership.
Emphasizes Importance of Learning Computer Science for High School Students
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the winners of the 2015 Sixth Congressional District High School Art Competition, the recipients of the prestigious Congressional Award, and this year’s U.S. Service Academy nominees at a Congressional Awards Ceremony. Students representing several local high schools were honored at the reception, held at Rutgers University. In addition, distinguished guests discussed the importance of the fields recognized.
742,000 Students in NJ Would Benefit from Student Loan Refinancing Bill
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) hosted a roundtable discussion with student leaders at Rutgers University today to talk about the challenges that so many undergraduate and graduate students face attempting to finance their education. Congressman Pallone heard from current students and also discussed ongoing efforts at the federal level to lighten the burden of student debt and enable more young people to pursue higher education.