TARR APPOINTED TO MATH, SCIENCE COUNCIL

 11/29/2006

GLOUCESTER – Senate Minority Whip Bruce E. Tarr (R-Gloucester) has been appointed to the Robert H. Goddard Council on Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics Education by Senate Minority Leader Brian P. Lees (R-East Longmeadow) and Senate President Robert Travaglini (D-East Boston).

The council, which was established in this year's economic stimulus bill, exists within the Board of Higher Education.  Generally its purpose is to promote education in math, science, technology and engineering by making recommendations to improve and maintain resources and programs.  A major objective of these actions is to develop and maintain a specialized work force and to foster economic growth.

"Education in their fields must be a cornerstone of any successful economic development strategy for our state," said Tarr.  He added that "I am enthusiastic about the potential to further energize our educational systems to give students the skills and passion to excel and to grow our economy.

Tarr will be joined on the council by representatives of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, technology-based companies and relevant public agencies.

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Attachment: Sec. 8, Chapter 123 of the Acts of 2005