MathMovesU program reached record high in employee volunteerism, grants and scholarships
Since its inception in 2005, MathMovesU has touched the lives of more than 700,000 students, teachers and parents. Last year was a benchmark one for the program, which reported a record high in Raytheon employee volunteerism and in the number of grants and scholarships awarded. MathMovesU also sponsored and hosted more than 100 events across the country as the program worked to combat a declining interest in math and science among U.S. children ages 10- to 14-years.
Corporate Volunteerism - More than 4,000 Raytheon employees volunteered in MathMovesU initiatives and events in 2008. Approximately 40,000 students nationwide benefited from the involvement of these Raytheon volunteers in events that included Raytheon MathMovesU Day, Pi Day, the Texas Girls State Fair, MISS Adventures Camp at the
Sponsorships and Partnerships - MathMovesU supported and participated in 105 events in 2008, including:
-- Corporate sponsorship of the MATHCOUNTS National Competition, a math enrichment and coaching program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement in every U.S. state and territory. Raytheon has made a commitment to serve as title sponsor for the next three years. -- Sponsorship of National Engineers Week, Feb 17-23, with coast-to-coast events engaging and exciting young people: -- NASCAR Driver Kevin Conway discussing the use of math in racing technology in El Segundo, Calif.; -- Students in McKinney, Tex. learning about the engineering design process to build hovercrafts and fuel cell vehicles; -- Students in Sudbury, Mass., using engineering design to compete in egg drop competitions; and -- Students participating in robotics demonstrations in Largo, Fla. -- Support of FIRST Robotics Competition with 40 teams composed of more than 300 students and nearly 100 Raytheon employees. The competition challenges teams of young people and their mentors to solve a common problem, build a robot and discover how interesting and rewarding the life of engineering and research can be. -- Opening of the Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon,* which promotes math and science education through football for the thousands of school children expected to visit each year. Raytheon has developed an interactive learning display named "In the Numbers" inside the Hall. Raytheon is the sponsor of the Patriots' math curriculum, developed to support visiting school field trips. The Hall is expected to host more than 30,000 students annually.
Raytheon is also working with the Patriots Foundation to develop educational outreach programs. In particular, Raytheon employees are volunteering at several Boys and Girls Clubs in
* Patriot Place is the official home of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.
Scholarships and Grants - Raytheon awarded more than
Launch of MathMovesU.com -Raytheon launched MathMovesU.com, an interactive online destination designed for middle school students that incorporates educational games and activities to showcase the "math" factor behind students' favorite pastimes. The site engages students by catering to their interests and encourages them to invite their friends, interact with online characters and compete in music, fashion and sports contests. To date, more than 700,000 people from all 50 states and the
"The Raytheon MathMovesU program has made tremendous strides since forming just four years ago," said
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of
Contacts: Jennifer K. Chan Donna M. Murno Raytheon Company InkHouse 781.522.5112 781.916.9090 ext. 804 jennifer_k_chan@raytheon.com donna@inkhousepr.com
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