WASHINGTON TO HOST TECHNOLOGY FORUM

            HARRISBURG, June 5 – State Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced that she will host the 2^nd Annual Preparing Tomorrow’s Innovative Leaders Technology Symposium on Thursday, June 12.

            Washington said the event will take place at the Temple University Student Activity Center from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

            “I am excited to be hosting the symposium again this year with Temple University,” Washington said.  “We have a day full of activities planned to help Philadelphia’s youth understand the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math in their bright futures.”

            Washington said the goal of the program is to motivate and encourage young people to take advantage of the growing opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math related industries.

            The event will include workshops, exhibits, and robotic and multi-media demonstrations.  A new Technology Business Plan Competition has been added this year where students can win up to $500.

            The Temple University Student Activity Center is located at 1755 North 13^th Street in Philadelphia.