VietNamNet Bridge – Honeywell has announced that 210 teachers from around the world will take part in a unique learning program – at a space academy in the U.S.
‘Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy (HE@SA)’ kicks off in June 14 in Huntsville, Alabama and this year has the first Vietnamese participant – Nguyen Thi Phuong Giang, a math teacher from Luong Van Chanh School in the central province of Phu Yen.
Giang was selected to receive a scholarship to join the program, according to a statement of Honeywell.
Created in partnership with Honeywell Hometown Solutions (HHS) and the U.S. Space Rocket Center (USSRC), HE@SA is a five-day scholarship program where middle school teachers participate in simulated astronaut training and professional development. The training provides them with new innovative teaching skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in fun and exciting ways.
The teachers from 27 countries and 42 U.S. states train like astronauts, learning skills and techniques to pique student interest in science and exploration.
The teachers participate in 45 hours of professional development with laboratory and field activities aligned with global math and science teaching standards, including a high-performance jet simulation, scenario-based space mission, land and water survival training, and interactive flight dynamics programs.
“Inspiring students begin with inspiring teachers,” Tom Buckmaster, president of Honeywell Hometown Solutions said. “HE@SA gives teachers an engaging and unforgettable learning experience that heightens their ability to become even more effective educators.”
To attend HE@SA, candidates must complete a thorough application process to ensure the most qualified teachers are selected. Once chosen, teachers are awarded scholarships, roundtrip airfare, tuition, meals and accommodation sponsored by Honeywell and its employees.
Since the program’s inception in 2004, Honeywell has awarded HE@SA scholarships to 1,756 teachers from more than 45 countries and 50 U.S. states.
Source: SGT