Charles Schumer - Society for Science Skip to content

Charles Schumer

Science Talent Search – 1967

Notable alumni headshot

About Charles Schumer

Charles “Chuck” Schumer, senator from the state of New York and Senate majority leader, competed in STS in 1967. Since being elected to Congress in 1980, he has met often with STS finalists at the Capitol. Schumer has supported pieces of legislation like the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, which provides funding for scientific research and STEM education. He has served as chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

At the Capitol

Schumer, then a member of the House of Representatives, meets with STS finalist Mark Winograd at the Capitol Building in 1986.

Notable Alumni - Charles Schumer

Schumer with STS students in 2019.

Notable Alumni - Charles Schumer

A Career in Public Office

Schumer has served in Congress for more than four decades.

Notable Alumni - Charles Schumer
US Congress via Wikimedia Commons

Explore More Alumni

Notable Alumni - Kristina Johnson

Kristina Johnson

International Science and Engineering Fair
1970's
Notable alumni headshot

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

International Science and Engineering Fair
2000's
headshot Notable Alumni

Deborah Birx

International Science and Engineering Fair
1970's