Today, we had the special treat of having former four-star Admiral Bob Inman come speak to us. We had great expectations for the Admiral's visit and he didn't disappoint. He gave us great insight into America's current foreign policy affairs and in his experiences during his long career of service for his country. After Bob Inman spoke to us, we were visited by Rice Professor Steven Murdock.
Professor Steven Murdock gave one of the best presentations we have had at the academy. His PowerPoint presentation made a strong case for educational reform. Murdock, a famous demographer, showed us how Texas' standard of living is expected to drop off over the next few decades because of an uneducated workforce. Overall, we really enjoyed getting to listen to both these great speakers and we hope that they will come back to speak to future Campaign Academies, so they can learn as much as we did from these two great men.
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Welcome to Rep. Mark Strama's Campaign Academy 2010 Blog!
The Mark Strama for State Representative Campaign Academy is a unique summer opportunity for high school and college students to work inside a high-profile campaign. We are learning the nuts and bolts of modern politics as well as the important policy questions that confront state government. Lunch speakers come in everyday ranging from current and former elected officials, political consultants, and university professors to state policy experts to share their experiences in politics with us.
Campaign Academy has been dedicated to ensuring that all students like us have a rewarding and challenging experience, while making a difference in the political system.
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