MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.,
Feb. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that 325
students from 35 countries and 25 U.S. states and territories will
attend the annual Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at the
U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) in Huntsville, Ala. The two week-long programs –
February 24 through March 9, 2018 –
give students the opportunity to build leadership skills by
tackling real-world challenges in science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM).
"We welcome this annual opportunity to partner with Honeywell
and host its global community of future leaders," said Dr.
Deborah Barnhart, CEO and executive
director, USSRC. "Through this immersive program, students will
learn teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills, and get a
glimpse of the possibilities for their lives and careers in the
21st century."
The World Economic Forum projects 65 percent of students
entering primary school today will ultimately work in new
technologically advanced job types that don't yet exist.
Honeywell's goal is to inspire and prepare young people for the
rapidly changing jobs of tomorrow.
At the Academy, students between the ages of 16-18 participate
in hands-on, team-based activities such as building, coding and
testing rockets, simulated astronaut training, shuttle missions and
a moonwalk, all designed to emphasize STEM education in an
ever-changing, connected world.
"Space Camp went far beyond my expectations last year,"
Cecilia Reyes Esparza, a student and
2017 alumni from Mexico. "My
favorite activities were the team building projects, like the
shuttle mission simulation and the aviation challenge. The amount
of teamwork needed to complete those missions successfully was
eye-opening, and getting to try real astronaut and pilot training
simulations was an experience that I'll never forget."
"After participating in the Academy last year, I'm now confident
that I want to pursue a career in science," said Cassandra Corraya, a student from Minnesota, Minn., ambassador at this year's
Academy and alumni of the program. "The Academy not only gave me
the opportunity to learn more about coding and space, it also
helped me meet new friends from around the world. I'm excited to be
an ambassador this year to help share this amazing experience for
other students like me."
"Honeywell is an industry leader at blending physical products
with software solutions to make the world smarter, safer and more
sustainable. We want to develop the next generation of technology
leaders and innovators, so it is critical for us to help facilitate
student interest in STEM-based fields," said Mike Bennett, president, Honeywell Hometown
Solutions. "Through our unique partnership with USSRC, we are
taking a non-traditional approach to learning by getting students
excited about STEM and how it relates to their future careers."
Since its launch in 2010, Honeywell, in partnership with the
USSRC, has awarded 2,091 scholarships to students of Honeywell
employees to attend the Academy. Scholarships are granted after a
rigorous application and review process based on academic
achievement and community involvement. Financial contributions from
Honeywell and its employees fund the scholarships, which cover the
cost of tuition, meals, accommodations and program materials.
For more information about the Academy and the students
attending this year, please contact Cecilia
Tejeda (Honeywell), cecilia.tejeda@honeywell.com and
Pat Ammons (USSRC),
pat.ammons@spacecamp.com.
About U.S. Space and Rocket Center
The U.S. Space
& Rocket Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is home to Space
Camp® and Aviation Challenge®, the Apollo 16 capsule, the National
Historic Landmark Saturn V rocket and world-class traveling
exhibits. USSRC is the Official Visitor Center for NASA Marshall
Space Flight Center and a showcase for national defense
technologies developed at the U.S. Army's Redstone Arsenal. To learn more about the
exciting programs and activities at the USSRC, visit
www.rocketcenter.com
About Honeywell Hometown Solutions
Honeywell
Leadership Challenge 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 nonprofit institutions, Honeywell has developed
powerful programs to address these needs in the communities it
serves. For more information, please visit
http://citizenship.honeywell.com/.
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.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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Media Contact
Honeywell:
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Media Contact
USSRC:
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Cecilia
Tejeda
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Pat Ammons
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Honeywell Hometown
Solutions
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Director of
Communications
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973-455-3450
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256-721-5429
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cecilia.tejeda@honeywell.com
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pat.ammons@spacecamp.com
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