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Technology and Innovation

August 23, 2021

State Sen. Betsy Johson, D-Scappoose, widely agreed to have been a driving force behind the OMIC initiative, praised the political support for OMIC, including backing from U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Columbia County commissioners.


July 29, 2021
I look forward to delivering federal resources to these community-driven projects to help the people of Northwest Oregon, support our economic recovery, and promote equity.

July 29, 2021

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon's 1st District is inviting students to participate in the Congressional App Challenge. The challenge will take place for the seventh consecutive year and innovative middle and high school students from all over northwest Oregon are urged to take part. "Learning to code can be a valuable and empowering experience for students," Bonamici said in a news release.


February 18, 2021
We have an opportunity and an obligation to solve the climate crisis, and it is an honor to continue serving as a senior member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee at this critical time when we will advance bold policies to protect our planet.

February 14, 2020

Researchers are raising questions about the growing array of new digital tools employers are using to streamline the hiring process.


January 27, 2020

The lunch brought together elected leaders at every level of government to talk about expanding broadband internet.


December 16, 2019

BEAVERTON, OR [12/16/19] — Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), a member of the House Education and Science Committees, announced that Sanjana Ilango of Westview High School won the Congressional App Challenge for Oregon's First Congressional District.


November 14, 2019

Patricia Reser came more than ready to make her dream of a regional arts center in Beaverton a reality


November 12, 2019

The daughter of a music teacher, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici knows that the arts strengthen STEM and vice versa. "Integrating the arts into STEM education inspires more critical thinking, which we need to maintain our country's spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship," she says.


October 18, 2019

Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) discusses her top tech priorities toward empowering the next generation of government IT workers. Initiatives include advocating for widespread education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) plus the integration of arts — through efforts like the Congressional App Challenge.