First lady: math, science important to nation
First lady Michelle Obama told middle and high school science teams Monday that the nation will need their skills and enthusiasm to prosper in the future.
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON —
First lady Michelle Obama told middle and high school science teams Monday that the nation will need their skills and enthusiasm to prosper in the future.
Mrs. Obama visited the Energy Department's National Science Bowl and read bonus questions during the middle school championship match.
"We want young people energized in the way that you all are, because we know that American brainpower in science and math has always driven this country's prosperity," she told the group after the two winning teams had received their trophies. "We are going to need you."
Mrs. Obama said that the nation depends on the next generation of innovation and challenged the students to help build the future of medicine, clean energy and security.
During the middle school competition Mrs. Obama asked 17 bonus questions of the two finalist teams. Her