Date posted: 02/17/2009*

Each year, the third week in February marks National Engineers Week across the United States. This year, Raytheon is once again proud to sponsor this national celebration from Feb. 15 – 21 to increase interest in engineering, and honor the engineering achievements and milestones that have shaped our lives, our company and our world.

Engineers are the backbone of Raytheon’s technological leadership, and the company owes much to its exceptional engineers for developing the innovative solutions instrumental in making Raytheon and its customers successful yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Promoting Math and Science Education
Founded in 1951, Engineers Week is among America's oldest professional outreach efforts. It is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers among young students and by promoting pre-college literacy in math and science. Engineers Week also raises public understanding and appreciation of engineers' contributions to society.

National Engineers Week provides engineers and the general public with a central, accessible e-forum, networking opportunities, and links to events across the country that showcase innovative ideas, cool applications of math and science, and technological advancements through history.

Complete Coverage
Raytheon will feature articles about its engineering activities and achievements throughout National Engineers Week:

Monday — MathMovesU.
Learn about some of the more than 25 MMU events scheduled around the country this week.
Tuesday — New Faces of Engineering.
Meet the two Raytheon engineers receiving “New Faces of Engineering” recognition from the Engineers Week Foundation.
Thursday — MathMovesU.
Learn how MathMovesU is connected with Epcot® at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Monday, Feb. 23 — Black Engineer of the Year Awards.
Meet the Raytheon engineers being recognized for outstanding achievements of African-Americans in science, technology, engineering and math-related careers.