MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.,
June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has selected 224 teachers from
35 countries and 45 U.S. states and territories to attend the
annual Honeywell Educators at Space Academy (HESA) program at the
U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) in Huntsville, Ala. The teachers will participate
in several science, technology, engineering, and math inspired
activities during one of the two five-day programs to be held in
two consecutive weeks from June 14 to
19 and June 21 to 25.
Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate
citizenship initiative, and USSRC created the program in 2004 to
inspire middle school science and math teachers to not only
continue their own education, but to promote STEM in their
classrooms. Since its creation, more than 3,000 teachers have
attended the HESA program and have cumulatively gone on to impact
more than 5 million students around the world.
"We're thrilled to continue our long partnership with Honeywell
to bring teachers to learn and grow at our facility in Alabama," said Dr. Deborah Barnhart, CEO and executive director,
USSRC. "The opportunity to help these teachers ignite their
students' passion in space, science and technology is one we at
USSRC look forward to each year."
While at Space Camp, teachers attend 45 hours of immersive
classroom and laboratory instruction focused on science, space
exploration, and leadership skills development. In addition to
learning new instructional exercises, including coding challenges,
the teachers will build a network of peers from around the world to
continue collaborating and developing their STEM education goals.
"Teachers dedicate their lives to educating students and
preparing them for a world they will one day lead," said
Mike Bennett, President, Honeywell
Hometown Solutions. "Today, STEM education is no longer about
reading from textbooks or memorizing facts and formulas. STEM is
about doing. We're proud to invest in teachers, help them
improve their teaching techniques and their curriculum, and
ultimately motivate their students to reach their fullest
potential."
"It's inspiring to watch my students get excited about the
STEM-related activities I've been able to introduce since my time
at Space Camp," said 2017 HESA alumnus James Falletti of Hackensack, N.J. "I've proudly worn my HESA
flight suit to class and am so thankful to Honeywell for allowing
me to further explore my passion for teaching and implementing
science each day with my students."
HESA candidates complete a rigorous application process.
Qualified teachers are awarded scholarships, round-trip airfare,
tuition, meals and accommodations, supported by Honeywell and its
employees.
For more information about the HESA program click
here.
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
Educators at 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 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 software-industrial company that delivers industry
specific solutions that include aerospace and automotive products
and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and
industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help
everything from aircraft, cars, homes and buildings, manufacturing
plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make
our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and
information on Honeywell, please visit
www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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2018 Honeywell
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Media Contact
Honeywell:
Cecilia
Tejeda
Global Corporate
Citizenship Manager
973-455-3450
cecilia.tejeda@honeywell.com
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Media Contact
USSRC:
Pat Ammons
Director of
Communications
256-721-5429
pat.ammons@spacecamp.com
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