Honeywell awards 169 science and math scholarships

Honeywell announced February 7 that it has awarded scholarships to 169 students from 20 countries and 25 U.S. states to attend the Honeywell Scholars @ Presidential Classroom program from February 25 to March 3, 2007 in Washington, D.C.

The globally diverse group of students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the inter-relationships of science, technology and public policy by interacting with Members of Congress, presidential appointees, senior military officers as well as top business leaders. They will observe the U.S. Congress in action and visit historic sites including the U.S. Supreme Court and Arlington National Cemetery.

"The Honeywell Scholars @ Presidential Classroom program is designed to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math," said Tom Buckmaster, president, Honeywell Hometown Solutions. "Honeywell is proud to provide this exceptional group of students with new experiences, global friendships and most importantly, an unmatched learning environment. That's the magic of Presidential Classroom."

Honeywell awards the scholarships after a rigorous application and review process based on academic achievement and community involvement. Financial contributions from 552 Honeywell employees help fund the scholarships, which include tuition for the week-long program, meals, accommodations and program materials.

"We are very grateful for the generous support we receive from Honeywell, a leading partner of Presidential Classroom," said Elizabeth Sherman, executive director of Presidential Classroom. "Thanks to Honeywell, students from around the world will a get chance to meet and interact with the people who make and shape U.S. policies. No other program melds leadership, academics and current events in such a compelling combination."

The Honeywell Scholars will also visit the Honeywell Technology Experience on Capitol Hill, a state-of-the-art exhibition where guests are able to learn about many of Honeywell's industry-leading technologies firsthand. In addition, students will attend a special reception at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and visit the National Academy of Sciences, Honeywell facilities at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Library of Congress and Walter Reed Institute of Research.

Nearly 250 students have graduated from the Honeywell Scholars @ Presidential Classroom program since its inception in 2005. Honeywell's science and math education programs have already reached more than 150,000 students and teachers in 27 countries and 43 U.S. states.

The Honeywell Scholars @ Presidential Classroom program is part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship initiative which focuses on four issues of vital importance: Family Safety and Security; Housing and Shelter; Science and Math Education; 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.