... 20% of Bachelor's degrees in physics, engineering and computer science.1 Furthermore, minority students ..... year Master's degree program at the university.
“Sometimes all it takes is a single moment or spark to inspire a future engineer or scientist to pursue a STEM career.” – william h. swanson, chairman and ceo of raytheon company
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table of contents
The National STEM Crisis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MathMovesU® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 UNIQUE PROGRAMS MathMovesU.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 MathAlive!™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sum of all Thrills™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon . . . . . . . . . 11 U.S. STEM Modeling Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Partnerships MATHCOUNTS® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIRST Robotics® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASA Future Forums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aerospace Industries Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics . . . . . . . Team America Rocketry Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineering is Elementary® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Council of Teachers of Mathematics® . . . . . . . . . . . Teacher Industry Internships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change the Equation™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NBC’s Education Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Engineers Week Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eduventures® Global Research Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Scholarships, Grants and Giving Math Heroes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MathMovesU® Scholarships and Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camp Reach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute . . . . . . . . . . (MISS) Adventures Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Citadel Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuskegee University Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bunker Hill Community College “Learn and Earn” Program Stand & Deliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Volunteerism iVolunteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Math and Science Technology Funfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA Science & Engineering Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Engineers Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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International REACH Questacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Professor Bonkers Science Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Injaz® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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IN a recent international assessment,
onLY 6% of american students
scored an advanced level in math. 1
TOP 1o COUNTRIES by PISA Science Scores, 2009 575
#1
CHINA
#2
finland
#3
hong kong
#4
singapore
#5
japan
#6
korea
#7
new zealand
#8
canada
529
#9
estonia
528
#10
australia
#23
united states
554 549 542 539 538 532
527
502
CHART SOURCE: OECD, 2010 1 SOURCE: (2009) Program for International Student Assessment. Established by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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the national stem crisis
A generation of innovation at risk. Year after year, the United States slips further behind its international competitors in science, technology and innovation. The causes vary. Student interest and proficiency in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are declining. Meanwhile, our pool of STEM graduates continues to shrink despite increasing workforce demand. According to the Business Higher-Education Forum, only 16% of American students are proficient in math and interested in a STEM career by the 12th grade.2 Additionally, only about half of STEM college graduates pursue STEM-related careers upon graduation.3 The resulting labor shortages now threaten to compromise the nation’s global standing.
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SOURCE: ACT. (2008). Analysis of the EPAS Data provided to BHEF by ACT. SOURCE: Carnevale, T. (2011). The STEM Workforce. Presentation to the PCAST Working Group on STEM Higher Education, April 15, 2011.
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HELPING STUDENTS
connect with
math AND SCIENCE. Since 2005, Raytheon has invested $60 million in STEM initiatives through MathMovesU®, the company’s flagship STEM program. Inspiring students. From virtual thrill rides, scholarships and sponsorships to special events, interactive experiences and national competitions, MathMovesU® engages students with rich, dynamic content. It inspires them to see math and science in a whole new light, then supports them throughout their academic careers as they set out to strengthen our nation’s role as a global innovation leader.
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Composed of an ever-expanding family of unique initiatives and key partnerships, the program takes a holistic approach to addressing the nation’s STEM crisis. Connecting with students from elementary school through college, supporting educators and policymakers, promoting racial and gender equality — it’s all part of making a meaningful, long-term impact that empowers students to succeed.
When students plug in a guitar, ride a skateboard or play a video game, they’re having fun with math and science — they just don’t know it. By helping them make the connection, MathMovesU® inspires students to create a new, lifelong relationship with math and science, one that opens up a world of career possibilities. Several program components focus on creating that initial spark, whether through a national rocket-building competition, a virtual thrill ride or hands-on activities with professional engineers. Scholarships, mentoring programs and a host of other corporate initiatives allow us to keep the spark alive — and keep students engaged.
RAYTHEON’S RESPONSE
MathMovesU® has touched the lives of more than 3 million students, teachers and parents. Supporting teachers.
Leveling the playing field.
STEM educators are the key to creating a brighter future for America’s STEM workforce. Ensuring that they have the tools they need and the recognition they deserve is a key part of the MathMovesU® strategy.
Girls and minority students continue to face profound cultural and economic barriers that prevent them from pursuing STEM-related careers. In fact, women hold only 20% of Bachelor’s degrees in physics, engineering and computer science.1 Furthermore, minority students hold only 17.7% of Bachelor’s degrees in science and engineering.2
From acknowledging extraordinary accomplishments with a Math Heroes award to delivering scholarships that expand access to critical resources, the program supports and honors teachers for their profound commitment to STEM education. Their success remains critical to the success of our students and the strength of our country.
Raytheon’s MathMovesU® program takes aim at these disparities with initiatives designed to empower girls and minority students — and strengthen the STEM workforce. From STEM adventure camps designed for young girls to scholarships that give women and underrepresented minorities critical financial support, Raytheon continues to deliver STEM solutions that promote diversity.
8th Grade STEM Proficiency By Race/Ethnicity white students
latino african american students students 12% 8% 24%
30%
68%
58%
41%
36%
23%
SOURCE: Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (American Association of University Women, 2010) 1
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SOURCE: Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads (National Academies Press, 2010) 2
Proficient/Advanced Basic Below Basic
CHART SOURCE: National Association of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2009
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UNIQUE
PROGRAMS Raytheon continues to develop vital programs designed to revive the STEM career pipeline.
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creating
one-of-a-kind
tools and resources. From comprehensive online portals to unique school curriculums, Raytheon’s efforts are breathing new life into STEM education.
Innovation finds a home on MathMovesU.com.
Spreading the word through social media.
Putting STEM on display with MathAlive!™
With roughly 1,800 visitors every day, MathMovesU.com introduces students to the joy of math while providing parents and educators with an extensive range of innovative resources. From virtual games and activities to scholarships and matching grants to tools that further extend classroom learning, the site showcases the full breadth of Raytheon’s STEM initiatives.
Key social media outlets allow Raytheon to extend the reach and the impact of MathMovesU® messaging. In addition to a Twitter feed that disseminates STEM-related outreach information, Raytheon uses a Facebook page to engage students with:
Opening in spring 2012 at the Smithsonian, MathAlive!™ will give students hands-on experience with mathematical concepts. With six unique, interactive galleries in tow, the Raytheon-sponsored exhibit will make 10 national and 5 international stops, each of which offers students critical insight into how math and science shape the world around them.
Interactive MATHCOUNTS® quizzes Pi Day badges n STEM-related discussions n Educational videos n n
for more info
Visit www.facebook.com/MathMovesU Follow us on Twitter @MathMovesU
MathMovesU.com has attracted over 1,500,000 visitors from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 179 countries.
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for more info
Visit www.mathalive.com Stay updated: http://mathalive.tumblr.com
unique programs
Over the life of its tour, up to 4 million people are expected to experience the MathAlive!™ exhibit.
Creating a sense of awe.
Helping students connect.
MathAlive! will incorporate multimedia elements, dynamic modeling, virtual reality and interactive theater to create an astonishing learning experience through six exploration areas:
The MathAlive!™ exhibit will give students a unique opportunity to discover the math behind many of the things they love, including videogames, sports, fashion, music, robotics and more. Through rich, immersive experiences, they’ll be able to witness math principles come to life — and will have a chance to connect with math and science on a personal level.
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Outdoor Action Engineer Your World n Future Style n Sound and Vision n Game Plan n Robotics n n
Scan code to learn more about MathAlive!
for more info
Visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: ma!
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adding
a wow factor into the equation.
Dynamic, interactive, innovative. Raytheon’s STEM initiatives redefine how students engage with math and science.
Making a difference with Sum of all Thrills.™
A unique online experience.
Developed in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering, Sum of all Thrills™ at INNOVENTIONS® at Epcot ® in Walt Disney World ® Resort is a unique learning experience. It allows park guests of all ages to custom-design their own virtual thrill rides with unique mathematical tools, and gives them a chance to experience their creations in an immersive robotic simulator.
An online Sum of all Thrills™ experience lets anyone build a virtual thrill ride from the comfort of their own computer. Available through MathMovesU. com, it allows users to create a roller coaster ride, pilot a jet fighter plane or race a bobsled — and relive their custom ride over and over again. A design table similar to the one used at INNOVENTIONS® at Epcot ® provides all the virtual tools users need.
for more info
for more info
Visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: thrills
Follow us on Twitter @MathMovesU
To date, 340,000 guests from 10 countries and all 50 states have visited The Hall at Patriot Place — including more than 96,000 students.
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unique programs
To date, nearly 2 million INNOVENTIONS® at Epcot ® guests have experienced Sum of all Thrills.™
The Hall at Patriot Place scores big.
Taking math and science into the end zone.
The Hall at Patriot Place helps students connect math and science with their love of football, promoting education while celebrating the history and achievements of the New England Patriots. Within the Hall, Raytheon’s “In The Numbers” exhibit uses an interactive, footballthemed learning display to show students the math behind the sport.
Raytheon works with the New England Patriots to co-sponsor an annual 5-month Science of Sports program with Boys & Girls Clubs throughout New England. Raytheon volunteers work closely with the children to design and implement projects that explore math and science through competitive sports. The program culminates in a science fair at Gillette Stadium, at which winning teams are awarded valuable scholarships.
for more info
Visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: hpp
for more info
Visit www.patriot-place.com/thehall
Scan code to learn more about Sum of all Thrills™
For a virtual ride, visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: SOAT
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exploring
new possibilities of stem education. Raytheon’s game-changing technology is helping to ensure better STEM workforce outcomes.
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Introducing the first U.S. STEM Modeling Tool.
Leadership through partnership.
Developed by Raytheon engineers and gifted to the Business-Higher Education Forum® (BHEF), the U.S. STEM Modeling Tool is the first of its kind. It gives researchers, policymakers and educators an opportunity to explore policy scenarios designed to improve U.S. STEM education and workforce outcomes. Today, an open source community continues to refine the tool.
As a member of the BHEF, Raytheon joins a coalition of corporate, academic and foundation chief executives committed to improving U.S. education and competitiveness. The Forum’s STEM initiative seeks to enhance the academic pipeline for careers in math and science. To do so, it uses innovative tools and research to better understand the key leverage points that impact the number and quality of graduates in STEM fields.
for more info
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Stemming the tide. The chart to the right illustrates an alarming decline in the number of students pursuing STEM careers. To reverse this trend, Raytheon is working with the BHEF to improve STEM undergraduate education, increase the number of STEM-capable teachers and increase student interest. for more info
Visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: smodel
unique programs
Raytheon engineers dedicated more than 12,000 hours to develop the U.S. STEM Modeling Tool.
Simplified Representation of the BHEF U.S. STEM Education Model
proficient
STEm MAJOR
STEm career
Gain or lose STEM Major
Select Career
NOT proficient NOT interested
NON STEM MAJOR
NON STEM career
secondary
college
career
interested proficient proficient NOT interested
Gain or loss in STEM proficiency
NOT proficient NOT proficient
elementary
interested
Scan code to learn more about the U.S. STEM Modeling Tool CHART SOURCE: Increasing the Numbers of STEM Graduates: Insights from the U.S. STEM Education & Modeling Project, BHEF 2010
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PARTNERSHIPS Raytheon partners with key organizations to expand the scope and impact of its STEM efforts.
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engaging students
with contests and challenges.
Nothing shows kids how much fun math and science can be like a little healthy competition.
Showing kids that MATHCOUNTS.®
Helping 250,000 students every year.
Doing the math on Facebook.
Every year, nearly 6,000 schools and more than 17,000 volunteers participate in MATHCOUNTS®, a national competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. As a National Sponsor from 2009-2014, Raytheon has a unique opportunity to expand the reach and impact of the competition.
One of the country’s largest and most successful education partnerships, MATHCOUNTS® allows Raytheon to dramatically increase the scope of its STEM promotion. MATHCOUNTS® has received:
Raytheon is using real MATHCOUNTS® competition questions to enhance its interactive challenge on the MathMovesU® Facebook page. Middle school students and adults alike can answer questions, advance to higher playing levels and challenge friends as they make their way to Mathlete status online.
for more info
R ecognition from President Obama and four former Presidents n Two White House citations as an outstanding private sector initiative n Live ESPN coverage n
Visit www.mathcounts.org Follow us on Twitter @MATHCOUNTS
In 2011, nearly 52,000 high school students from across the country participated in the FIRST® Robotics competition.
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Visit www.facebook.com/MathMovesU
partnerships
Since MATHCOUNTS® began in 1983, more than 6 million students have participated.
Fun comes FIRST.® The For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology® (FIRST) Robotics Championship challenges high school students across the country to design and build their own robots. In doing so, it offers a real-world engineering challenge — and shows students how math and science can turn cool ideas into innovative realities.
Science fiction meets STEM support. Raytheon sponsors more than 35 national teams in the FIRST® Robotics Championship every year. In addition to providing mentors and volunteers, we annually award 40 $1,000 FIRST® scholarships to high school seniors and college students who have participated, or are participating, in the competition.
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for more info
Visit www.usfirst.org Follow us on Twitter @FIRSTweets
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launching
groundbreaking initiatives.
Raytheon remains committed to the success of the American aerospace industry — and continues to inspire future aerospace professionals.
NASA Future Forums. As a key sponsor of the NASA Future Forums, Raytheon supported a collaboration of experts tasked with exploring the role of space exploration in advancing STEM education. Held in Seattle, Miami, San Jose and Boston, the events brought NASA leadership together with astronauts, scientists, engineers, educators, local business leaders and state and federal officials. for more info
Visit www.nasa.gov Follow us on Twitter @NASA
Aerospace Industries Association. As a member of the Aerospace Industries Association, Raytheon joins other major aerospace and defense leaders in addressing the growing need for — and imminent lack of — STEM workers. By enhancing the U.S. commitment to STEM education, the coalition works to strengthen the nation’s economic competitiveness, sustain its national security and ensure future jobs and specialties that engage STEM professionals. for more info
Visit www.aia-aerospace.org
With more than 31,000 members, the AIAA is the world’s largest professional society devoted to STEM progress in aviation, space and defense.
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. From underwriting scholarships and classroom grants to sponsoring student competitions, the AIAA Foundation supports current and future aerospace professionals and the organizations that employ them. Raytheon’s membership allows it to devote additional resources to STEM education and provides an ideal venue through which to recognize professional STEM achievements. for more info
Visit www.aiaa.org
partnerships
Since 2006, Raytheon has sent the winning TARC team to compete in the International Rocketry Challenge.
TARC inspires kids to aim a little higher.
Inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Raytheon is a lead Sponsor of the annual Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) finals, which teaches students aerospace engineering principles through a national rocketlaunch competition. To further promote awareness, we host the winning teams at the Farnborough and Paris air shows.
TARC was created in 2002 in celebration of the centennial of flight. The competition has helped young people forge a connection with math and science, one designed to launch a lifelong interest in aerospace. In 2011, the competition included: n Approximately 7,000 students n 100 teams of student finalists n 74 high schools from across the U.S.
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for more info
Visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: tarc11
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supporting excellence
in stem education. Through a variety of key partnerships, Raytheon is helping educators do what they do best — educate.
Teaching kids that Engineering is Elementary.®
A new kind of teacher’s aide.
Raytheon’s partnership with the Museum of Science expands the impact of the Professional Development Program, a key part of the museum’s Engineering is Elementary® curriculum. Research-based, standards-driven and classroom-tested, the curriculum integrates engineering and technology concepts with elementary science topics.
As part of Raytheon’s 5-year sponsorship of the Museum of Science, Boston’s Engineering is Elementary® program, we’ve established a $200,000 annual scholarship fund for STEM educators. The fund expands program access to teachers from inner city, rural and disadvantaged areas, providing assistance with course fees, travel expenses and classroom materials.
Engineering is Elementary® is designed to: n Increase students’ technological literacy n Help elementary educators teach engineering and technology n Increase the number of U.S. schools that introduce engineering at the elementary level n Provide data that informs future efforts
for more info
Visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: EiEgrant
As of October 2011, more than 2,700,000 students and nearly 33,000 teachers have participated in Engineering is Elementary.®
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partnerships
National Council of Teachers Teacher Industry of Mathematics.® Internship Program. As a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics® (NCTM), Raytheon helps ensure that every student has access to an equitable, quality mathematics education. The council seeks to empower students with the opportunities only math and science can afford. The council’s priorities include: n Curriculum, instruction and assessment n Equity n Advocacy n Professional development n Research for more info
Visit www.nctm.org
Working closely with the University of Arizona College of Education, Raytheon helped develop the Teacher Industry Internship Program. The internships give STEM teachers an opportunity to gain real-world experience in the math and science industry — and are tied to a threeyear Master’s degree program at the university. When teachers return to the classroom, they can incorporate first-hand business insights into their curriculum, enhancing learning opportunities for their students.
Since 2005, Raytheon has partnered with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics® to develop MathMovesU® content.
for more info
Visit www.coe.arizona.edu/tls/master-ip
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tackling stem
education
challenges head-on. Raytheon works closely with several organizations dedicated to improving STEM education and ensuring a healthy STEM workforce.
Change the Equation.™
NBC’s Education Nation.
As a member of Change The Equation , Raytheon joins the first and only national CEO network devoted entirely to improving STEM literacy among racially, ethnically and gender-diverse students. The organization supports the President’s Educate to Innovate campaign, which promotes increased private and philanthropic involvement in STEM education.
In late September 2010, Raytheon sponsored a national “Education Nation” summit that was broadcast across multiple NBC platforms and programs. Calling together more than 300 leaders from government, business and education, the summit addressed the challenge of improving the American education system.
for more info
Visit www.educationnation.com
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for more info
Visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: cteq Follow us on Twitter @changeequation
National Engineers Week Foundation. Raytheon joined the National Engineers Week Foundation (NEWF) to work with coalition members in removing the social, educational and economic barriers that deter young students from careers in math and science. From Sum of all Thrills™ demonstrations to handson MathMovesU® activities to math and science competitions, Raytheon volunteers support National Engineers Week throughout the company and across the nation. for more info
Visit www.eweek.org
An online community of more than 24,000 people continues to follow Education Nation on Facebook.
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Raytheon’s research study surveyed 1,144 parents in the U.S., England and Singapore on STEM study habits at home.
Eduventures.® Raytheon’s Eduventures® global research study assesses how parents feel about math and their children’s math capabilities, as well as the degree to which children ages 10-14 are actively engaged in math-related learning. Conducted in the U.S., England and Singapore, the study shows that parents play a key role in preparing their children for STEM careers — and must be given the right tools to do so effectively.
Scan code to learn more about Change the Equation™
for more info
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scholarships,
grants & Giving Giving students the financial support they need is a critical part of the MathMovesU® program.
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recognizing and
rewarding
stem excellence. Raytheon provides vital financial support to students and educational institutions committed to STEM education.
Math Heroes. Raytheon’s Math Heroes awards program recognizes teachers and tutors who possess a true passion for math — and inspire that same passion in their students. Anyone can submit a nomination. But only those wholly dedicated to improving math education and encouraging student participation in STEM programs can earn the coveted award: a $2,500 individual grant, as well as an additional $2,500 grant for their school or math-related non-profit program.
MathMovesU® Scholarships and Grants. Since the MathMovesU® program’s inception, Raytheon has recognized more than 1,500 students and teachers — and more than 500 schools nationwide. Scholarship Management Services, an independent third party organization, administers the scholarship programs and tracks award winners as they advance in STEM-related careers. Additionally, Raytheon matches employee contributions to encourage giving and expand financial impact. for more info
Visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: mmugrant
Every year, Raytheon awards over $2 million in MathMovesU® scholarships and grants to students, teachers and schools in recognition of mathematical achievement.
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For a sample of winning MMU Scholarship submissions, visit www.raytheon.com and enter keyword: mmuentry
scholarships, grants & giving
In 2011, Raytheon employees donated $6.3 million to educational institutions to support local communities, including cultural, social service and civic organizations. Camp Reach
Camp Reach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Since 1997, Raytheon volunteers have provided career guidance and mentorship to 7th grade girls through Camp Reach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Every year, the girls compete in multiple events and hands-on activities that culminate in a community design project requiring them to implement the engineering design process. A success year after year, the program has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. for more info
Visit www.wpi.edu/academics/stem/campreach.html
MISS (Math, Information Systems and Science) Adventures Camp. Since 2006, Raytheon has partnered with the University of Arizona and the Sonora Environmental Research Institute to support the MISS Adventures Camp in Arizona. Every summer, 50-60 Raytheon volunteers work with middle school girls on STEM learning activities that cover a variety of topics, including aviation, CSI and scientific experimentation. Each learning module is designed to nurture the girls’ interest in math and science. for more info
Visit www.facebook.com, search “MISS Adventures”
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putting students
on the right career path.
From volunteerism to financial aid, Raytheon helps ensure that students have the support they need to develop — and sustain — an interest in math and science.
The Citadel Scholarship Program.
Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy.
Tuskegee University Scholarship Program.
The Raytheon Scholars Fund, a partial endowment of The Citadel military college, supports scholarships for women and minorities in the engineering and science fields. The first four beneficiaries each received $5,000 to help offset tuition costs.
Raytheon has supported the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy since its inception in 2002. In addition to providing financial support and continued volunteerism, Raytheon helped fund the construction of the Academy’s Elings Center for Engineering Education. The 12,000 square-foot center will house the Raytheon Electrical Engineering Laboratory.
Raytheon’s commitment to Tuskegee University in Alabama helps the institution attract high-potential students in math and engineering. The initiative allows the university to provide scholarships for a select number of highly talented undergraduate students, each of whom is given a unique opportunity to participate in research and development projects that challenge their technical understanding and prepare them for careers in engineering.
Raytheon’s financial support will allow the Dos Pueblos Academy to triple its enrollment from 128 to 400 students annually over the next 3 years.
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scholarships, grants & giving
Empowering students from diverse backgrounds to pursue and excel at STEM disciplines is a key part of the MathMovesU® program.
Bunker Hill Community College “Learn and Earn” Program. To expand the impact of its STEM education outreach, Raytheon supports the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership to promote workforce alignment. In doing so, we’re helping to match the job skills companies like Raytheon are seeking to the skills students acquire in higher educational institutions. Programs like the “Learn and Earn” co-op program in partnership with Bunker Hill Community College are a key part of this effort, and help link community colleges to area businesses.
Stand & Deliver.
Helping students excel.
Since 2004, Raytheon has supported the Stand & Deliver program, a corporate campus academic mentoring program that matches volunteer professionals from STEM fields with underserved middle and high school students in Lawrence, Massachusetts. By inviting students to visit their mentors in corporate environments, the program exposes them to a world they may not experience otherwise — and gives them a true sense of where math and science can lead them.
From enabling students to pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam and graduate high school to helping them apply to college, the Stand & Deliver program remains a vital educational resource. The pilot program in Tewksbury, Mass., yielded 14 mentee-mentor matches. Today, the program operates in multiple cities, and has produced over 100 matches in the past four years.
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VOLUNTEERISM Raytheon employees continue to take promoting STEM awareness to heart.
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making
stem education
a personal responsibility. Hour by hour, Raytheon volunteers make a monumental impact on community-based STEM initiatives across the country.
iVolunteer Leveraging the community spirit of 71,000 employees. At Raytheon, volunteerism remains a cornerstone of responsible leadership. Every year Raytheon employees donate their time to STEM education initiatives in their communities — including mentoring programs, science fairs, math team coaching and school visits.
Resources and recognition. Raytheon’s internal iVolunteer program gives every Raytheon employee an opportunity to get involved. It offers: n
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The USA Science & Engineering Festival attracted more than 500,000 people, and received strong support from the White House and Congress.
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Math and Science Technology Funfest. Raytheon is a key sponsor of the Math and Science Technology Funfest, an annual three-day extravaganza held at the Tucson Convention Center. Every year, more than 75 Raytheon volunteers host hands-on science activities and workshops that give students a real-life perspective on a variety of sciences — as well as a chance to interact with scientists, engineers and mathematicians.
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In 2011, Raytheon employees reached more than 100,000 students, teachers and parents through volunteer efforts.
USA Science & Engineering Festival. On October 21, 2010, Raytheon sponsored the country’s first USA Science & Engineering Festival on the National Mall. With over 75 performances and over 1,500 hands-on activities, the festival helped reinvigorate student interest in STEM careers. At Raytheon’s exhibit, more than 5,000 students learned about a variety of physics principles as they worked with professional engineers to build and test rubber band-powered racecars.
National Engineers Week. In partnership with the National Engineers Week Foundation, Raytheon continues to celebrate and promote National Engineers Week. The event showcases innovations and technological advancements, highlights engineering achievements and provides an e-forum for engineers and the general public. for more info
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P i Day N ational Aerospace Week M ath Awareness Month
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INTERNATIONAL
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Raytheon continues to work with partners around the globe to ensure the success of international STEM initiatives.
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making an impact with
international partnerships.
From Australia to the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, Raytheon’s efforts to improve STEM education reach far beyond America’s borders.
Questacon. Raytheon’s ongoing partnership with Questacon, Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre, is representative of the company’s global commitment to STEM education. The partnership has supported “Imagination Factory,” a hands-on exhibition telling the systems integration story of how things work together in innovative ways. The exhibition was first opened in Canberra in late 2007 and has attracted the volunteer efforts of Raytheon employees.
Ensuring access to STEM resources.
Professor Bonkers Science Show.
Through Raytheon’s support, Questacon has created a state-of-the-art digital studio to deliver interactive science programs to schools across Australia using video conferencing. As more schools become equipped with suitable technology, the digital studio will bring high quality science content to greater numbers of students and teachers alike. The studio also strengthens international links by making it possible for students to experience scientific events from around the globe.
To help kids better connect with math and science, Raytheon sponsors the Professor Bonkers Science Show. This traveling “laboratory” lets students explore the world of science through a series of fun, simple experiments that can be enjoyed in the classroom or at home. Touring schools in the Broughton, Glenrothes and Harlow areas of the United Kingdom, the science show provides an informal setting designed to inspire the next generation of math and science professionals.
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In its first year of operation, Questacon’s digital classroom has been used for more than 300 events, providing inspirational experiences for students and teachers throughout Australia.
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international reach
Injaz.® Raytheon has developed a partnership with the Museum of Science, Boston and Injaz®, a member of Junior Achievement Worldwide operating in twelve countries throughout the Middle East and northern Africa. The partnership extends STEM education initiatives across the regions through the Museum of Science’s Engineering is Elementary® program, which fosters engineering and technological literacy among children.
As the largest community initiative undertaken by Raytheon outside the U.S., “Imagination Factory” has been visited by more than 600,000 people at Questacon’s facility in Canberra and at other science centers around Australia.
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maintaining a long-term
commitment.
Since 2005, Raytheon’s MathMovesU® program has inspired students to see math and science in a whole new light. It remains a vital part of ensuring the future of a healthy STEM workforce.
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2007
Launch of MATHMOVESU® WEBSITE
raytheon on board of directors
website EXPANDed
More than 3 million students, teachers and parents reached to date.
raytheon becomes A LEAD SPONSOR
2008
hall opens IN SEPTEMBER More than 340,000 total guests to date.
Lead sponsorship 2006–present. ®
MATHMOVESU SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ®
transatlantic rocketry challenge
Middle school student scholarship program created.
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Middle school teacher scholarship program created.
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U.S. STEM MODELING TOOL Continued model development.
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Raytheon systems engineers began model development.
MathMovesU® provides students of all ages with unique experiences that educate as they inspire, enlighten and entertain.
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2010
SOAT OPENS AT Innovations® at Epcot® at Walt DISNEY World® Nearly 2,000,000 guests to date.
LEAD SPONSOR Involved 300 leaders in government, business and education.
a global research study Surveyed 1,144 parents in the U.S., England and Singapore.
National competition Sponsor through 2014.
2011 KEY SPONSORSHIP OF PROGRAM Key Sponsor through 2016. Teacher Scholarships established ENGINEERING IS ELEMENTARY® Expanding the program.
2012 mathalive!™ opening MathAlive!™ opens at the Smithsonian, then moves to Phoenix, Ariz., and Huntsville, Ala. Scheduled to tour 10 additional U.S. cities and 5 international locations over the next 5 years.
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Gifted to BHEF as an open-source model.
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RAYTHEON JOINS THE NATIONAL PROGRAM
Updated for new state-level STEM modeling efforts.
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