Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is now accepting scholarship applications from exceptional middle school science and math teachers (pupils between the age of 11 and 15) from across the globe to attend the 2007 Honeywell Educators at Space Academy program taking place from June 18 to June 29, 2007 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville.
Scholarship recipients will complete an intensive educator curriculum focused on space science and exploration in addition to participating in real-life astronaut training. Teachers can apply online at www.honeywell.com/hhs for the scholarships, which include complete tuition for the program, roundtrip airfare, meals, accommodations and program materials. Applications will be accepted until 17 January 2007.
“The Honeywell Educators at Space Academy program is designed to help teachers inspire the next generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math,” said Tom Buckmaster, President, Honeywell Hometown Solutions. “Honeywell is committed to providing students and teachers with programs, experiences and resources that bring science to life in memorable, life-changing ways.”
During the program the select group of teachers will participate in a variety of activities including 40 hours of classroom, laboratory and field training. They will also have the unique opportunity to participate in astronaut training exercises including a high-performance jet simulation, scenario-based space missions, land and water survival training, and a state-of-the-art flight dynamics program.
“We are very grateful for the generous support we receive from Honeywell, a leading partner of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center,” said Larry Capps, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. “We encourage teachers from around the world to apply for this opportunity to learn activities that they can take back and implement in their classrooms.”
Nearly 450 teachers have graduated from the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy program since its inception in 2004. Honeywell’s science and math education programs have already reached nearly 150,000 students and teachers in 26 countries.
The Honeywell Educators at Space Academy program is part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company’s community outreach.
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