News Release: EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe to visit Atlanta, Discuss Administration’s Commitment to STEM Education and Green Jobs

For Immediate Release: February 22, 2013 EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe to visit Atlanta, Discuss Administration’s Commitment to STEM Education and Green Jobs Contact Information:  Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov ATLANTA – Acting Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Bob Perciasepe will visit Atlanta on Tuesday to highlight the Agency’s commitment to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and green jobs. Like President Obama said in his recent State of the Union address, STEM classes are vital because they teach the skills students will need to succeed in the future. EPA is particularly committed to helping students see the connections between science, environmental protection, and future career opportunities because science is the backbone of the Agency’s work. During his visit, the Acting Administrator will participate in an environmental education and science fair event and a question and answer session with students at the Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy.  Acting Administrator Perciasepe will be joined by Regional Administrator Gwendolyn Keyes Fleming along with a number of organizations including the City of Atlanta, the Captain Planet Foundation, Sustainable Atlanta, SouthFace and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension are also attending this event to help promote environmental education and partnerships. The Acting Administrator will later visit Clark Atlanta University to participate in a roundtable discussion on skills and education necessary for jobs in environmental protection. WHAT:  Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy environmental education and science fair event hosted by the GreenHouse Foundation WHO:   Bob Perciasepe Acting Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency  Gwendolyn Keyes Fleming, EPA Region 4, Regional Administrator Shedonna Alexander, Greenhouse Foundation, Executive Director WHEN:  Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 10:00 AM, EST WHERE:  Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy 3911 Campbellton Road Atlanta, GA   THIS EVENT IS OPEN PRESS.  Interested media should e-mail an RSVP to harris-young.dawn@epa.gov or call 404-562-8421. ### You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355