BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Advancing science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) education is essential to
the future success and sustainability of our nation's economy,
national security, and scientific leadership. Lockheed Martin
(NYSE: LMT), in recognition of its STEM initiatives, has won the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Award for
the 2016 Best Commitment to Education. For the past 17 years, the
Corporate Citizenship Award has showcased how businesses make the
world a better place through innovation, expertise, efficiency,
capital, and collaboration.
Support for STEM education is an element of Lockheed Martin's
Sustainability Management Plan, a strategic and forward-looking
blueprint for the corporation's business model. In keeping with a
strong commitment to this critical area, the company funded the
pilot program for Imagine Science, which provides students with
opportunities to foster curiosity and sustained interest in STEM.
This initiative is a first-of-its-kind coalition that includes the
National 4-H Council, Girls Inc., Boys and Girls Clubs of America,
and the YMCA.
"At Lockheed Martin, we don't want to just be a force for good.
We want to be a force for great. And we are doing that by engaging
our nation's future innovators, creators and great thinkers through
scalable STEM education platforms," said Leo Mackay, senior vice president of Internal
Audit, Ethics and Sustainability for Lockheed Martin. "We're
engineering a better tomorrow through our incredible partnership
with Imagine Science and reaching students underrepresented in STEM
fields. We are working to give bright, inquisitive minds the keys
to drive the future economic and scientific engines of our
nation."
In 2015, Imagine Science engaged over 4,000 students, with 77%
of those children coming from low income backgrounds.
"Through 4-H's work with our coalition partners, Imagine Science
is making an impact by bringing STEM to life through informal, fun
and hands-on learning opportunities," said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of
National 4-H Council. "With Lockheed Martin's support, Imagine
Science has the opportunity to change the lives of young people as
well as grow our economy. Our goal is to give every child the
opportunity to succeed through the power of STEM education."
For more information on Lockheed Martin's STEM education
initiatives, visit:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/who-we-are/community/education.html.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a
global security and aerospace company that employs approximately
98,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research,
design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of
advanced technology systems, products and services.
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