MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.,
May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- More
than 200 teachers from around the world are gearing up to take the
trip of a lifetime to Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy (HESA),
the game-changing experience that inspires teachers to encourage
students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
education and careers.
Created in partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket
Center (USSRC), Honeywell (NYSE: HON) developed the award-winning
scholarship program to help middle school math and science teachers
become more effective educators in STEM. Over the past 11 years,
Honeywell has awarded scholarships to 2,381 teachers from 55
countries and 52 U.S. states and territories.
"Inspiring students begins with inspiring our teachers and this
program is all about re-igniting passion in our teachers," said
Michael A. Bennett, President,
Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship
initiative. "This experience helps teachers learn new techniques
for cultivating curiosity for math and science in the next
generation of engineers, programmers, mathematicians and
astronauts."
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in the last 10
years, the demand for STEM-related jobs grew three times faster
than jobs in other fields. However, according to the U.S. Education
Department, only 16 percent of high school seniors are considered
proficient in mathematics and interested in a STEM career. Only
half of those students who pursue STEM courses in college actually
go on to careers in STEM fields.
"My experiences at HESA inspired one of my students to attend
Space Camp and later join the Air Force. Years later, he told me
that if not for that inspiration, he would have stayed in our
hometown, which suffers high unemployment," said Jessica Van Son, HESA 2006 alumni and a middle
school teacher from Longview,
Washington. "Now he's seeing the world. He said he cannot
wait to send his children to Space Camp!"
Since 2004, educators have shared their experiences and
knowledge to more than 2 million students, inspiring many to pursue
STEM education and careers. From winning grants from local and
federal governments, to entering students in international and NASA
educational projects, to creating STEM-focused after school
programs, the impact of HESA is continuing beyond the
classroom.
This year, 205 teachers from 24 countries, including 104 from 39
U.S. states and territories, will attend one of two five-day
programs offered over consecutive weeks from June 10-23 at the USSRC in Huntsville, Ala. Teachers will be given
rigorous training focused on science and space exploration
including astronaut-style exercises like high-performance jet
simulation, scenario-based space mission, land and water survival
training, and interactive flight dynamics programs.
To attend Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy, candidates must
complete a thorough application process. Qualified teachers are
awarded scholarships, round-trip airfare, tuition, meals and
accommodations sponsored by Honeywell and its employees.
Supporting Resources
- Video featuring program highlights
- Read more about HESA
- Follow @Hon_Citizenship on Twitter
- Like Honeywell Educators on Facebook
- Subscribe to Honeywell's Corporate RSS feed
About Honeywell Hometown Solutions
Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy is part of Honeywell
Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship initiative,
which focuses on five areas of vital importance: Science & Math
Education, Family Safety & Security, Housing & Shelter,
Habitat & Conservation, and Humanitarian Relief. Together with
leading public and non-profit institutions, Honeywell has developed
powerful programs to address these needs in the communities it
serves. For more information, please visit
http://citizenship.honeywell.com/hometown-solutions/
About Honeywell
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified
technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide
with aerospace products and services; control technologies for
buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance
materials. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit
www.honeywellnow.com/.
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