Senator Ed Hernandez Visits Bosco Tech

SAN GABRIEL, Calif. - May 8, 2013 - PRLog -- California State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez (24th District) visited the campus of Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) on Friday, May 3. Sen. Hernandez met faculty members and students as they worked on applied-science projects in the campus’ technology laboratories.
“I want to thank the students and staff for providing an inside look at the Bosco Tech campus and curriculum,” said Senator Hernandez.  “I was especially impressed by the student-led tour and the application of their project based curriculum. The students that I met articulated their work well, and it is very apparent that the staff cares deeply about maintaining the Salesian philosophy of education. The Bosco Tech Tiger Pride can be felt throughout the campus via the passion of the staff and confidence in their students.”

“We truly appreciate Senator Hernandez’ interest in, and commitment to, STEM education,” said Bosco Tech Principal Xavier Jimenez. “Preparing students for advanced university studies and technology-driven professions is a primary goal of middle and high schools across the country and the senator’s legislative efforts fully support making higher education an obtainable goal for everyone—a major premise of our Salesian education system at Bosco Tech.”

Senator Hernandez is a native of nearby La Puente. He is the chair of the San Gabriel Valley Legislative Caucus, made up of senators and assembly members representing the valley area. He is also a member of the Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee, among other affiliations and committees.

Bosco Tech is an all-male Catholic high school that combines rigorous college-preparatory and innovative technological education. The science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) curriculum allows students to exceed university admission requirements while completing extensive integrated coursework in one of several applied science and engineering programs. For more information about Bosco Tech, call (626) 940-2000 or visit www.boscotech.edu.