STEM educationLockheed Martin launches updated, expanded Engineers in the Classroom (EITC) toolkit

Published 20 February 2014

This week is National Engineers Week, and Lockheed Martin, a company which employs 60,000 of them, is marking the week by launching an updated and expanded Engineers in the Classroom (EITC) toolkit created in partnership with National Geographic. These materials, which can be found on Lockheed Martin’s EITC Web site, will help engineers and scientists engage students in hands-on, creative activities with a goal of inspiring them to consider careers in STEM.

Lockheed Martin says that this week it is celebrating National Engineers Week in an effort to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, and as a note of appreciation to the company’s 60,000 engineers, scientists, and information technology professionals. 

The company says that throughout National Engineers Week, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Missiles and Fire Control employees have the opportunity to participate in a variety of events, including employee competitions, lunch and learns, simulator day at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and various Engineers in the Classroom program activities. The events are aimed at inspiring and motivating students, engaging volunteers, and highlighting the contributions of the company’s engineers.

“National Engineers Week allows Lockheed Martin to recognize our innovative employees and to inspire future generations of engineers,” said Dr. Jen Byrne, vice president of Technical Operations at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. “We’re committed to shaping the future for today’s students, helping them become tomorrow’s innovators.”

Travis Coomer, vice president of Technical Operations and Applied Research at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, added, “Extraordinary innovations that shaped society were made possible by engineers with a vision that lead to great developments. This week, we celebrate those tremendous individuals and future generations of engineers with a passion for engineering that will inspire the world.”

Earlier this week, Lockheed Martin announced the launch of an updated and expanded Engineers in the Classroom (EITC) toolkit created in partnership with National Geographic. These materials, which can be found on Lockheed Martin’s EITC Web site, will help engineers and scientists engage students in hands-on, creative activities with a goal of inspiring them to consider careers in STEM.