Senator Dave McCormick highlighted student engagement and scientific achievement in a series of posts on April 19, 2026.
On his social media account, McCormick shared his experience meeting students from Bensalem High School during their visit to Washington, D.C. He wrote on April 19, 2026: “It was great to meet with students from Bensalem High School in D.C. this week. Their interest in public service and engagement in our democracy is encouraging. With young minds like these leading the way, the future of our Commonwealth looks bright.”
Later that day, McCormick celebrated local scientific contributions at an awards event. On April 19, 2026, he posted: “Proud to be there to celebrate three Philadelphia scientists, Jean Bennett, Katherine High, and Albert Maguire, on winning the 2026 Breakthrough Prize at the ‘Oscars of Science.’ Their work led to the first FDA-approved gene therapy for inherited blindness, changing lives,” followed by another post linking to additional information: “Read more https://t.co/AjvJ2yKj4n”.
Dave McCormick serves as a U.S. Senator and has a background that includes military service as a captain in the 82nd Airborne Division during the First Gulf War (official website). He grew up in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania as the son of educators and holds academic credentials from Princeton University and West Point (official website). His career includes executive roles at FreeMarkets and Bridgewater Associates as well as senior positions within the U.S. Treasury Department and National Security Council (official website). In office, McCormick focuses on issues such as energy innovation, border security, national defense, crime prevention, government reform and community enhancement (official website).
