CHICAGO,
July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The
Boeing Company (NYSE: BA)
this week sent more than 90 teachers from around the world to the 17th Annual
Boeing Educators to SPACE CAMP(R) program at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in
Huntsville, Ala.
The Boeing Educators to SPACE CAMP program uses space exploration
initiatives to enhance teachers' skills in presenting math, science and
technology lessons that will inspire students and help ensure a skilled
workforce for a globally competitive technology market.
"We want to work with the world's educators to inspire students and use
space exploration as a way to help spark their interest in math and science,"
said Rick Stephens, Boeing senior vice president of Human Resources and
Administration. "By sponsoring educators to SPACE CAMP, Boeing is helping the
students of today become the citizens of the future and the next generation of
scientists, engineers and space explorers."
The teachers will complete hands-on workshops that include simulated space
missions, astronaut training, and presentations by rocketry and space
exploration experts. The workshops help bring the excitement of real-world
engineering challenges to student levels for a better understanding of
scientific and mathematic principles. The teachers also will receive resources
to implement in the classroom to help their students meet national standards
for science, math and technology.
Boeing worked with U.S. and international education institutions who
selected more than 90 applicants from 12 countries for the week-long course --
the largest group of educators from the most countries to date. Since 1992,
more than 600 teachers have participated in Boeing's annual program, reaching
an estimated 30,000 students around the world.
Boeing's support of SPACE CAMP aligns with the company's community
investment focus area in primary-secondary education, which promotes the
professional development of teachers and provides them with the tools and
resources they need to help improve student performance.
"SPACE CAMP provides a hands-on learning environment where the excitement
of science, math and technology are explored and practiced through the
mysteries and wonders of space," said Katrine Balch, director of Education at
the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. "For educators, SPACE CAMP provides a place to
become a learner again and to join with other educators who share the same
passions for teaching and learning."
After graduating from SPACE CAMP on July 12, each teacher will return home
with CD-ROMs filled with lesson plans and additional program materials to use
in the classroom. The graduates also will receive information for online
educator resources to facilitate continued networking with their fellow camp
attendees. Additionally, Boeing is requiring participants to work with their
school administrators to develop a plan describing how they intend to
implement what they learned at the camp in their school or district.
Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest
manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.
Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and
defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced
information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA,
Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company
also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services.
Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of
the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.
Note: To arrange interviews with teachers attending SPACE CAMP(R) or for
more information, please contact:
Adam Morgan
Boeing Communications
(281) 386-4396
adam.k.morgan@boeing.com
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