[Mathregionals] FW: Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"

Wed May 22 16:36:24 EDT 2019

Hi all,

Passing along this wonderful news about our graduate student Rebin Muhammad, whose accomplishments and contributions were recently recognized by Steve Stivers on the floor of the US House of Representative.

Best,

Todd

From: Lopez-Permouth, Sergio <lopez at ohio.edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2019 3:04 PM
To: Eisworth, Todd <eisworth at ohio.edu>
Subject: FW: Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"

Dear Todd,
Keeping you in the loop.  Rebin was recognized by a member of congress; the text is attached but I also copy here the relevant part for convenience (to do with is as you see fit.)

HON. STEVE STIVERS OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Mr. STIVERS.

Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the people of Ohio's 15th Congressional District to recognize the contributions of international students and scholars.
At a time when nations around the globe are increasing their efforts and deploying new strategies to attract international talent, enrollment in American institutions is on a decline.
Ohio's 15th Congressional District, and the nation, benefit from these students, and we are at risk of losing this valuable talent.
In addition to bringing diverse perspectives and new ideas to our classrooms, international students have an economic impact. They create jobs and stimulate our economies.
In fact, it is estimated that in the 2017-2018 school year, in the 15th District alone, international students contributed over $48 million to our economies and created over 500 jobs.
But the economic value that they contribute to this country is not in dollars and jobs alone. In fact, individual current and former international students contribute their talents in our
communities each and every day across this great nation. I'm proud to have international students contributing in a significant way in my own congressional district.
To cite just one example, Rebin Muhammed is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics at Ohio University in Athens. His area of focus is Ring Theory, which is key in the design of codes
that facilitate space travel, digital communications, and high-fidelity music recording. Originally from Iraq, he is helping inspire the next generation of mathematicians by volunteering with the
Southeast Ohio Math Teachers' Circle and The Math League of Southeast Ohio, which coordinates math-related activities for diverse groups of middle and high school age kids.
It is students like Rebin who deserve an immigration system that works. Perhaps most importantly, we should continue to attract students by creating a path to green cards for the most talented.
We should not educate future leaders and innovators, only to force them out of our country when they are on the verge of the next breakthrough.
With tomorrow, May 1, as ''Decision Day'' for students to commit to colleges across the country, I want prospective international students to know their contributions are valued, and they are welcome here.
I urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating the contributions of international students and in working to make sure the United States is the destination of choice for the best and brightest across the globe.

From: Muhammad, Rebin
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2019 2:33 PM
To: Lopez-Permouth, Sergio <lopez at ohio.edu>
Subject: Fw: Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"

Dear Professor Lopez;

Hope you are going well... and hope to see you soon

I like to share this with you since if you remeber you helped me reply to them.

best;
Rebin

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From: Conder Lussier, Abby
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2019 6:25 PM
To: Muhammad, Rebin
Cc: Rommel, Samantha
Subject: Rep. Steve Stivers House floor statement on "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students"

Good morning Rebin,

I hope this finds you well. A while back, you worked with Jennifer Nisevich in the ISFS office to share your story as part of a campaign for NAFSA: Association of International Educators. This past March, my colleague from the study away office, Samantha Rommel, and I traveled to Washington D.C. to speak with the offices of Senator Sherrod Brown, Senator Rob Portman, and Representative Steve Stivers for support of international students and study abroad initiatives. On Tuesday, April 30th, Rep. Steve Stivers submitted a floor statement, "Recognizing the Contributions of International Students" (see attachment or the following link https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2019/4/30/extensions-of-remarks-section/article/e511-5?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22stivers%22%5D%7D&s=2&r=9).
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In the floor statement, Rep. Stivers specifically mentions YOUR WORK at Ohio University:

"I'm proud to have international students contributing in a significant way in my own congressional district. To cite just one example, Rebin Muhammed is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics at Ohio University in Athens. His area of focus is Ring Theory, which is key in the design of codes that facilitate space travel, digital communications, and high-fidelity music recording. Originally from Iraq, he is helping inspire the next generation of mathematicians by volunteering with the Southeast Ohio Math Teachers' Circle and The Math League of Southeast Ohio, which coordinates math-related activities for diverse groups of middle and high school age kids."

We are elated to see that Rep. Stivers is open to representing and supporting international students in our district and specifically at our institution!

We are so grateful to you for all your hard work, not only with your incredible research and community outreach, but as a leader in international education. As a fellow advocate for creating the most welcoming environment for international students in the United States, THANK YOU! Your story has truly helped make a difference and you are now part of US Congressional history!

As always, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, and thank you for your incredible efforts!

Abby

Abby V. Conder

International Student Advisor

International Student and Faculty Services

Walter International Education Center

15 Park Place * Athens, Ohio 45701

740-593-4330 * conder at ohio.edu<mailto:conder at ohio.edu>

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