Rep. Stevens to Convene First Research & Technology Subcommittee Hearing

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) will convene her first hearing as Chairwoman of the House Subcommittee on Research & Technology tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 10 a.m. ET in Washington, D.C.

“I am so excited to hold my first hearing as Chairwoman of the Research & Technology subcommittee on the critically important topic of biotechnology. From sustainable agriculture to advanced manufacturing, the future of bioengineering will have a huge impact on our economy and our environment. I look forward to this opportunity to learn from experts and industry leaders about the status of ongoing research as we determine what role the federal government should play in supporting advances in biotechnology, as well as what this means for the innovation economy in southeastern Michigan.” said Congresswoman Stevens.

The House Science, Space & Technology Committee will be livestreaming the hearing from the Committee’s YouTube channel.

WHO:           Congresswoman Haley Stevens

WHAT:         House Science Subcommittee on Research & Technology Hearing

WHERE:      2154 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515

WHEN:        Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 10 a.m. ET

LINK:            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMJu5kzSBgw

WITNESSES:

Dr. Rob Carlson, Managing Director of Bioeconomy Capital

Dr. Kevin Solomon, Assistant Professor of Agricultural & Biological Engineering at Purdue University

Dr. Eric Hegg, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University; Michigan State University Subcontract Lead, Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center

Dr. Sean Simpson, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of LanzaTech

Dr. Laurie Zoloth, Margaret E. Burton Professor of Religion and Ethics, and Senior Advisor to the Provost for Programs in Social Ethics at the University of Chicago

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