Last Updated: 05/16/2011*

As part of the company's Pi Day celebration, Raytheon employees from California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts and Virginia delivered apple pies to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers at public middle and high schools within a 3.14-mile radius of selected Raytheon locations. Pi Day, a national holiday commemorating the mathematical constant Symbol for pi (pi), approximately equal to 3.14, is celebrated March 14 because of the date's numerical significance.

"The employees of Raytheon, many of whom are engineers, wanted to thank the teachers who have committed their lives to inspiring today's students to become tomorrow's innovators," said Pam Wickham, vice president of Corporate Affairs and Communications for Raytheon Company. "We hope this small gesture of gratitude will encourage others to show their appreciation for these educators, while helping to drive awareness and interest in STEM beyond the classroom walls."

Raytheon also made a badge available on the MathMovesU Facebook page for fans to share with others in an effort to spread the word and raise national awareness for Pi Day. The badge is also shareable through the MathMovesU website. To date over 2,000 fans have shared the Pi Day badge on Facebook.

“Helping students develop a deep understanding of mathematical ideas and concepts and the skill to successfully apply their knowledge to solving problems is one of our goals," wrote Michael F. Brandmeyer, superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, in a letter to Raytheon. "We believe that numeracy is just as important for our students’ success as literacy. Thank you again for Raytheon’s commitment to supporting public education.”

About the MathMovesU Program
Raytheon's celebration of Pi Day is just one way the company is involved in STEM education. The initiative is part of Raytheon's MathMovesU® program, which is aimed at increasing students' interest in math and engineering through interactive activities and programs. Since its inception in 2005 to help spur interest in math and science, Raytheon's MathMovesU program has touched the lives of more than 1 million students, teachers and parents.