Last Updated: 10/14/2011*

More than 1,600 local students, teachers and chaperones gathered at the Museum of Science, Boston Oct. 14 for Raytheon’s Explore Engineering Day. This event introduced middle school classes to the world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), courtesy of Raytheon. Students worked with Raytheon volunteers at four stations, earning honorary engineering certificates. The activities ranged from robotics to satellites to the world of air traffic control.

“Raytheon is committed to inspiring tomorrow’s engineers, scientists and technologists by introducing them to new and innovative approaches to the field,” said Mark E. Russell, Raytheon Company vice president of Engineering, Technology and Mission Assurance. “Today’s event is another unique experience delivered by Raytheon’s MathMovesU® program that exposes students to some of the interesting opportunities a career in engineering can offer.”

“The Museum is committed to offering new and exciting interactive programs that focus on engineering and technology,” said Paul Fontaine, the Museum’s vice president of Education. “We are thrilled that, through our partnership with Raytheon, the Museum can host this first-of-a-kind event that sparks students’ interest in engineering through hands-on activities with practicing engineers and in important fields like robotics, satellites and air traffic control.”

Raytheon’s many-tiered MathMovesU program offers a host of engaging learning programs, including a MathMovesU interactive website, scholarships, sponsorships and special events to help students from middle school through college develop and sustain an interest in math and science.