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While attending the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Public Policy Colloquium in Washington, D.C. in February, Dean Brett Peters and 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Chief Government Relations Officer Keri Duce had the opportunity to meet with Wisconsin Congressional Representatives Derrick Van Orden and Gwen Moore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their goal was to promote higher education and critical federal support for the college\u2019s programs, highlighting additional opportunities for investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, they met with the staff members of Sen. Ron Johnson, and Representatives Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, Mark Pocan, Bryan Steil and Tony Wied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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51ÁÔÆæ’s Keri Duce (left) and Dean Brett Peters have a chat with Congresswoman Gwen Moore.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Topics discussed included potential investments to the medium-voltage power lab and the structures lab at 51ÁÔÆæ, the importance of federal funding, and the research strengths of the college, said Duce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peters answered a variety of questions regarding the many ways 51ÁÔÆæ prepares competitive and highly skilled engineers and computer scientists for the Wisconsin workforce. He also touted the research expertise of the college\u2019s faculty which both advances technology and enhances the competitiveness of Wisconsin industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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