Congressman McCaul Visits Prairie View A&M University

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas—Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) joins students and faculty at Prairie View A&M University as they accept a $77,000 grant from HP for advancing students access to technology on campus. PVAMU is one of 39 schools nationwide selected as an HP Technology Grant recipient. The grant includes HP wireless equipment and cash award to improve student achievement. HP is awarding 149 two- and four-year colleges and universities, and K-12 public schools in the United States and Puerto Rico more than $7 million in mobile technology, cash and professional development as part of the 2008 HP Technology for Teaching grant program. Each of the HP Technology for Teaching grant recipients will use wireless HP Tablet PCs to enhance learning in engineering, math, science, or computer science.

"This grant represents an opportunity for advancement in a world that becomes more competitive by the day," said Congressman McCaul (R-TX), who represents PVAMU, in Washington, D.C. "I am excited for the students at Prairie View and I salute HP for its commitment to education. This is a perfect example of how the private sector can enhance the quality of education at an outstanding public institution."

Since 2004, HP has contributed a total of $60 million in HP Technology for Teaching grants to more than 1,000 schools in 41 countries worldwide. During the past 20 years, HP has contributed more than $1 billion in cash and equipment to schools, universities, community organizations and other nonprofit organizations around the world.

"As a member of the Science and Technology Committee, I am proud to see a company such as HP invested in the education of our children, our future and taking proactive steps towards addressing the decline in scientists and mathematicians," stated Congressman McCaul.

Michael McCaul is currently serving his second term representing Texas' 10th District in the United States Congress. The 10th Congressional District of Texas stretches across 8 counties from Austin to the Houston suburbs, and includes Austin, Bastrop, Burleson, Harris, Lee, Travis, Washington and Waller Counties.