HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Space
& Rocket Center (USSRC) and its long-term partner Honeywell
(NYSE: HON) will host more than 200 teachers from 25 countries and
36 U.S. states and territories at the Honeywell Educators at Space
Academy (HESA), over two consecutive weeks from June 8-21, 2016.
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The award-winning scholarship program, created by Honeywell
Hometown Solutions in partnership with USSRC, is designed to help
middle school math and science teachers be more effective at
teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects.
Since its creation in 2004, HESA has graduated 2,576 educators from
56 countries and 52 U.S. states and territories.
"We are proud to work with Honeywell to offer this program to
teachers from all over the world each year," said Dr. Deborah Barnhart, CEO and Executive Director of
the Rocket Center. "This program gives teachers innovative tools
they need to engage their students and lead them toward success in
the classroom and in the workplace. The educators who attend say
HESA changed the way they teach and reinvigorated their passion for
their work. The beneficiaries of this collaboration are ultimately
the millions of children who come through their classrooms."
Teachers will participate in 45 hours of classroom and
laboratory instruction focused specifically on science and space
exploration. Sessions include astronaut-style exercises such as
high-performance jet simulation, scenario-based space missions,
land and water survival training and interactive flight dynamics
programs.
"Honeywell Educators at Space Academy was the best personal
development training I have ever received," said 2015 graduate
Jamie Pegg, St. Peters, Mo. "I am so excited to return to
my classroom and inspire my students to learn about STEM and the
tremendous career opportunities. Thank you for rekindling my love
for my job."
"As a global leader in each of our business groups – Aerospace,
Automation Control and Solutions, and Performance Materials and
Technologies – Honeywell understands the importance of inspiring
the next generation of scientists and engineers," said Michael A. Bennett, President, Honeywell
Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship initiative.
"In order to do that, we are committed to equipping teachers with
new techniques to reignite their passion for teaching challenging
subjects like math and science in a way that inspires today's
students to become the STEM leaders of the future."
HESA candidates complete a rigorous application process.
Qualified teachers are awarded scholarships, round-trip airfare,
tuition, meals and accommodations, thanks to the generous support
of Honeywell and its employees.
To date, more than 3 million students benefited from the
invaluable teaching techniques gained from HESA. For more
information about HESA, visit: https://educators.honeywell.com/
About U.S. Space & 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
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
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 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/
Media Contact
Honeywell:
Cecilia
Tejeda
Honeywell Hometown
Solutions
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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