Eight Central New York teachers are gearing up for the trip of a lifetime at Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy (HESA) at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, this summer. The scholarship recipients were recognized during an event at the Onondaga Lake Visitors Center on June 5.
The teachers are among 204 teachers from 27 countries, including 144 from 43 U.S. states and territories, who will attend one of two five-day programs, offered over consecutive weeks from June 11-24. This year HESA celebrates its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, HESA has awarded scholarships to 2,176 teachers (1,696 from the U.S.) from 55 countries and 52 U.S. states and territories. These teachers have continued to leverage their experiences at HESA at an exponential rate over the past 10 years, reaching more than 2 million students around the globe.
“I’m looking forward to hands-on lessons at Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy,” said Carolyn Scott, of Pine Grove Middle School. “Science can be challenging, so some students shy away from it. I want to help them to not be afraid of hard work because there are exciting opportunities. All math and science teachers should apply for the program so there will be many of us working together and sharing ideas to inspire more kids.”
Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy provides teachers innovative classroom techniques to help get their students excited about STEM careers,” said Honeywell Syracuse Program Director John McAuliffe. “Since 2006, 29 Central New York teachers have participated in Space Academy. They are making a significant difference in their classrooms and communities, inspiring future generations of scientists and engineers.”
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About Honeywell Hometown Solutions:Honeywell Educators @ 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.