YEOVIL NEWS: Out of this world experience for Space Centre students in the USA

STUDENTS from Yeovil have spent two weeks at the US Space and Rocket Centre in Alabama.

Susanna Harvey and Charles Main, both 16, had the trip-of-a-lifetime as part of the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy which included more than 300 students from 39 countries.

The Academy uses interactive technology, science-oriented workshops and team exercises to teach children of Honeywell employees between the ages of 16-18 leadership skills in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).

Activities are delivered in fun and innovative ways that bring STEM studies to life. The programme is designed to build students’ leadership skills and develop their capacities through hands-on challenges.

PHOTOS – TOP AND RIGHT: Susanna Harvey at the US Space and Rocket Centre in Alabama.

During the programme, the students met scientists, engineers and former astronauts who reinforced core leadership competencies and shared their first-hand professional experiences. Students engaged in team-building challenges such as designing, building and testing their own rockets; participating in simulated astronaut training, shuttle missions and a moon walk.

“It was an amazing experience,” agreed Susanna and Charles.

“Our goal is to continue to develop a new generation of leaders, engineers, and scientists who can address the challenges of tomorrow,” said Michael Bennett, president, Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company’s global corporate citizenship initiative.

“The HLCA programme engaged these exceptional students in meaningful science and maths-based challenges and introduced them to a world of rewarding STEM careers.”

Since its launch in 2010, Honeywell, in partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC), has awarded nearly 1,450 scholarships to high school students.

PHOTO – ABOVE: Charles Main at the US Space and Rocket Centre.

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