PHOENIX, July 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Space
& Rocket Center (USSRC) has inducted Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE:
HON) senior project engineer Elizabeth
Bierman as a member of the Space Camp Hall of Fame. Bierman
was recognized for her lifelong passion and professional success in
engineering and aerospace, and joins three other exceptional
individuals as a member of the 2015 class.
"I attended Space Camp when I was 12 years old, and my
experiences there inspired my passion for aerospace and solidified
my decision to go into engineering," Bierman said. "Now, as an
engineer, it is amazing to be recognized for my achievements by an
organization that inspires and educates young people. I am honored
to join the other accomplished alumni as part of the 2015 class of
the Space Camp Hall of Fame."
About Elizabeth
Bierman
Bierman joined Honeywell in 2003 and currently leads project
management for engineering programs across its Aerospace strategic
business group. Bierman also helped pioneer the Women in Honeywell
Engineering Network to encourage women in engineering at Honeywell
to share technical knowledge, build mentoring and networking
opportunities, and foster leadership development.
In 2014, Bierman was recognized with the Women in Manufacturing
STEP Ahead Award, which honors women who have demonstrated
excellence and leadership within the manufacturing industry.
She also has been active in supporting the Society of Women
Engineers (SWE) in various leadership roles since 1994 and has
served as its president since 2014. Bierman leads SWE on its
mission to encourage women to achieve their career potential as
engineers and leaders, expand the perception of the engineering
profession as a positive force in improving quality of life, and
demonstrate the value of diversity.
About Space Camp
Based in Huntsville, Alabama,
the USSRC's Space Camp Hall of Fame includes graduates and
former employees who have distinguished themselves in their
respective careers, and made considerable contributions of personal
time, effort or resources to further the camp's goals. Space Camp
was launched in 1982 to inspire and motivate young people from
around the country to join the ranks of space pioneers who
persevere to push the boundaries of human exploration.
Honeywell and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
In 2004, Honeywell partnered with USSRC to develop Honeywell
Educators @ Space Academy, a life-changing experience that inspires
teachers to encourage students to pursue science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) education and careers. Since its
inception, Honeywell has awarded scholarships to 2,381 teachers
from 55 countries and 52 U.S. states and territories impacting over
2 million students. In 2010, Honeywell again partnered with the
USSRC to develop the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy to
promote STEM education and build leadership skills in children of
Honeywell employees. Since the program began, scholarships have
been awarded to 630 high school students from 47 countries and 36
states.
Supporting Resources
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