Supported the livelihoods of locacals. More than 270,000 people in the area make their living fishing. But many of them are now facing a serious crisis. By the end of 2020, fishing here will be banned completely. A Chinese Government policy has restricted industrial fishing in the Yangtze River and its main tributaries for at least ten years. The fishing ban was put in place due t to overfishing and Water Pollution caused by y economic develelopment. The catch here has shrunk here to onefifth what it was in the 1950s. And more than 90 aquatic species are now at risk of extinction. The finless porpoise is one of them. Standing at the top of the food change in the Yangtze River, this species is symbolic of the Natural Environment there. 30 years ago, 2,700 finless porpoises lived in the water. Now, only around a third of that number remain. Local fishermen are desperately searching for a new way to make ends meet. The fishermen are caught between saving the environment and saving themsel
Give a glen lecture of her own someday. Before introducing our speakers im excited to let you know athat we have a special guest who was able to join us at the last moment. Her name is marian lee johnson. Like the women featured in the movies she was one the women in the Space Program Hidden Figures. She was in huntsville, working for boeing. She worked on the team that determined the path that parts of the saturn 5 would take if the rocket fell back to earth. They work was vital for safety planning. After boeing and a successful career in technology she now teaches the nextg generation of computer computer workers. Please welcojoin me in welcomins marion lee johnson. Like miss johnson, tonights speakers know what its like. Throughout these celebrations, ive been moved by the stories that have finally shined a spotlight on the Inspiring Women who helped make our exploration of space possible. Were lucky to have three of them here with us on the panel tonight. Joann harden morgan, poppy
An engineer in huntsville, alabama working for boeing, the sponsor for tonights event. She worked on the team that determined the path the saturn five would take if the rocket fell back to earth. Their work was vital. After boeing and a successful career in computer technology, she now teaches the next generation of computer workers. Clean join me in recognizing and welcoming ms. Mary lee johnson. Like ms. Johnson, tonights speakers know what it is like to blaze trails and of the apollo 11 mission, i have been moved by the stories that have finally shined a spotlight on the Inspiring Women who helped make our exploration of space possible. We are lucky to have three of them here on the panel tonight. Aerospace engineer joann hardin morgan, engineer poppy northcutt, and medical researcher, dr. Carolyn leach huntoon. Each of our speakers tonight will tell us a bit about her journey, and then we will have time for audience questions afterwards. Joann, i am going to start with you. Joann h
Ms. Johnson i move to suspend 4372, es and pass h. R. The minority serving institutes tem achievement act, as amended. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk Union Calendar number directr. 4372, a bill to federal science agencies and the office of science and Technology Policy to undertake activities to improve the quality of undergraduate Stem Education and enhance the Research Capacity at hbcus, t. C. U. s m. S. I. s and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the texas, ms. From johnson, and the gentleman from klahoma, mr. Lucas, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from texas, ms. Johnson. Ms. Johnson thank you, mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous materials on 4372, the bill thats under consideration. The speaker pro tempore without objection. Ms. Johnson mr. Speaker, i yield mys
Students in their neighborhoods at no cost to them. According to citycounty of San Francisco, h. S. A. Older adult is the faster growing age group in the city. Almost a quarter of the Current Population of the city is over 60. A projection shows that nearly 30 of adults will be older by 2030. Due to the sudden class cancellation virtually 100 of the professors who are seniors themselves will lose their employment, leading them to seek other employment, which is extremely challenging. With these actions, you have imperilled thousands of peoples lives who come to these classes to learn skills, find friends, and stave off depression. We ask you to find funding to ensure the continuance of these lifelong classes. We will continue our efforts and make you aware that we are in talks with shireen providing data about the impact that this will have, so any efforts that any of us can make would be greatly appreciated, and thats my report. Thank you. It was very informative. Thank you. Commissio