Franken to speak at U of M’s Humphrey School

DFL Sen Al Franken will speak before the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Jan. 17. Franken will speak about STEM Education, a push to get more kids to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. He has been working on the federal level to get students more focused on that curriculum.

The event is free and open to the public. Here are the details:

Senator Al Franken

STEM Education: The Key to Minnesota's Economic Success

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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Noon - 1:15 p.m.

Cowles Auditorium

Humphrey School of Public Affairs

301 19th Ave S., Minneapolis