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A Celebration of STEM
Friday, May 9, 2025

On Friday, May 9, 2025, Beverly Schwartz received a Congressional Commendation from the Congress of the United States presented by Congressman Paul Tonko of New York for the creation of the first Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics program – STEM.  

 

Also on Friday, May 9, 2025, Beverly Schwartz received a New York State Assembly Citation presented by New York State Assemblyman Phillip Steck for the creation of STEM and her contributions to STEM and education as a whole.  Beverly Schwartz was also recognized for having the first 501(C)(3) not-for-profit corporation in New York State named STEM.

 

At the STEM reception, Beverly honored dozens of fellow educators, professionals, mentors and mentees she had collaborated with during her decades of work in STEM. 

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Beverly receiving the Congressional Commendation from Congressman Paul Tonko

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Beverly Schwartz receiving a New York State Assembly Citation presented by New York State Assemblyman Phillip Steck

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Beverly Schwartz speaks at the May 9th Celebration of STEM

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Beverly with the original STEM board members

Beverly with a number of mentors from the STEM program

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Beverly with representatives from several local colleges

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