Whitehouse: Celebrating Women in “STEM”

	Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Weekly Women’s Update: Celebration, Remembrance, and Returns

 

Welcome to the ‘Council on Women and Girls’

Weekly Highlights!

 

Last week was one of celebration and remembrance. On Friday, the President announced that the remaining troops in Iraq will officially be coming home, bringing an end to the war in Iraq.  As the President said, “Over the next two months, our troops in Iraq—tens of thousands of them—will pack up their gear and board convoys for the journey home. The last American soldiers will cross the border out of Iraq—with their heads held high, proud of their success, and knowing that the American people stand united in our support for our troops. That is how America’s military efforts in Iraq will end.”

On Sunday, October 16th, tens of thousands of people came to the National Mall for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication. President Obama, joined by the First Family, toured the memorial and then spoke at the dedication ceremony in honor of Dr. King’s work.

Check Out This Video: Celebrating Women in “STEM”

Gayle was one of 94 recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) who gathered in the East Room of the White House to meet the President earlier this month. Check out her encouraging video to young women interested in science.

Stay Engaged – Upcoming Conference Call

Join a White House American Jobs Act Call with Secretary Donovan.

Please RSVP here.
When: Thursday, October 27
Start Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Dial In: (800) 398-9386
Passcode Title: White House Call with Secretary Donovan and Jon Carson

Highlights

On Thursday, October 20, some wonderful women and men received awards and honors here at the White House. The President recognized the 13 recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the highest honors a civilian can receive. The same day, the White House honored 14 “Champions of Change” for their work to end Domestic Violence, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We also recognized October 20th as Spirit Day — to honor the memory of young people who are victims of bullying and valiant supporters, as well as victims of Domestic Violence.

We Can’t Wait: Supporting Our Veterans
Ensuring our nation’s veterans get the opportunities they deserve has been one of President Obama’s top priorities as Commander in Chief.“A new era of promise”: President Obama on the Declaration of Liberation in Libya
Following Last week’s historic declaration of liberation in Libya, President Obama released this statement.

First Lady Michelle Obama Recognizes the HealthierUS School Challenge Participants

Schools participating in USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge who were honored at the White House this week demonstrate the kind of deep commitment needed to create and maintain a healthy school environment.

The White House Opportunity Report
Council on Women & Girls Chair, Valerie Jarrett and Melody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, introduced the new Pathways to Opportunity Report in an “Open for Questions” session, to discuss the Obama Administration’s efforts to help those in poverty.

Moms Making a Difference

On October 24th, the White House hosted a meeting with ONE Moms, with Dr. Jill Biden and National Security Council Senior Director Gayle Smith. ONE Moms, a group of more than 12,000 women helping to lead a movement of change around the world to end poverty.

 

President Barack Obama greets neighbors near the Bonilla residence in Las Vegas, Nev., where he spoke about the mortgage refinancing proposal and “Project Rebuild,’’ a piece of the American Jobs Act, Oct. 24, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

 

A Physician, Scientist and Mother Clears the Air

A blog introducing readers to Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, an Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a pediatrician who specializes in asthma and allergy.

Why Teachers Say We Need the American Jobs Act
Vice President Joe Biden talks with children in Mrs. Keebaugh’s 4th grade classroom at Goode Elementary School in York, Pennsylvania, October 18, 2011.

Joining Forces to Rebuild 1,000 Homes for Veterans
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden paint a wall in the home of Sgt. Johnny Agbi, Jr. at the Joining Forces Initiative Heroes at Home event in Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2011.

 

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