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Four UAE-based teachers headed to Space Camp

By: Staff WriterApril 12, 2017, 9:35 am GMT

Four UAE-based teachers headed to Space Camp

Four UAE-based teachers will join hundreds more from around the world at the US Space & Rocket Centre in Alabama for a weeklong programme that aims to promote STEM education.

The Honeywell Educators at Space Academy professional development programme will be held at a NASA training facility in June 2017.

The teachers will experience 45 hours of classroom, laboratory and field-training activities that include simulated astronaut training exercises, high-performance jet simulations, scenario-based space missions and flying programmes.

Introduced in 2004, the HESA program has taught more than 2,500 teachers from 56 countries, and has offered creative strategies for engaging students in STEM education.

The four UAE-based teachers participating in the 2017 HESA program were encouraged to apply by Emirates Foundation, after participating at the 2016 Think Science Competition as supervisors and mentors of youth projects. The teachers underwent a vigorous, global competitive application process to secure a place for the all-expense paid, week-long programme.

Honeywell will also sponsor the Think Science Fair for a second year in a row - the event will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 18-20, 2017.

The annual Think Science Fair is a national programme that strives to empower Emiratis to consider careers in STEM related fields. Its aim, much like that of HESA, is to nurture a culture of scientific thinking whilst helping to grow the next generation of technology pioneers in the country.

Commenting on the partnership, Norm Gilsdorf, president, Honeywell high growth regions, Middle East, Russia, Turkey and Central Asia, said: "Our collaboration with Emirates Foundation for the 2017 Think Science Fair comes as part of our commitment to the region and our global efforts to inspire students and teachers while empowering the next generation of scientists and engineers.

"We strongly believe that inspiring the next generation will accelerate the UAE's technology ambitions, and will position the country as a high-tech leader and innovator in years to come."

Emirates Foundation deputy CEO Maytha Al Habsi added: "We are pleased that Honeywell is supporting our ongoing efforts to develop a talent pool of future engineers and scientists, as part of our growing network of public and private partners who are committed to the socio-economic development of the UAE. We hope Honeywell's vast expertise in technology and engineering will help inspire and encourage talented individuals to pursue their passion for science and technology."


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