PORTLAND, Ore.,
July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Three
Portland-area
teachers have been selected to attend the 2008
Boeing (NYSE: BA) Educators to
SPACE CAMP(R) program. Teachers
Marc Ciambrello and Amydelle Solso, both from
Hauton B. Lee Middle School, and
Allison Onchi from
Gordon Russell Middle
School, are 3 of 90 teachers from around the world selected to begin the
weeklong training adventure today in
Huntsville, Ala. The program is designed
to help teachers motivate students in the subjects of science and math.
The Boeing Educators to SPACE CAMP(R) program uses space exploration
initiatives to enhance teachers' skills in presenting math, science and
technology lessons that inspire students and help ensure a skilled workforce
for the competitive global technology market.
During the course, Ciambrello, Solso and Onchi will complete workshops and
activities that include simulated space missions, astronaut training and
lectures by rocketry and space exploration experts. They also will receive
materials and access to resources in the classroom to help students meet
national standards for science, math and technology.
Boeing worked with U.S. and international education institutions that
selected applicants for the program. The educators will learn what it takes to
become an astronaut and how to inspire future engineers and scientists.
With Boeing bringing more than 90 teachers from 12 countries to
participate in the weeklong course, this year marks the largest group of
educators from the most countries to date. Since 1992, the annual Boeing
program has hosted more than 600 teachers from around the world, reaching an
estimated 30,000 students. The camp runs today through Saturday.
The program provides full scholarships to teachers in communities where
Boeing has education partnerships and/or a business presence. Working with
education and community leaders around the world, Boeing distributes
scholarships to partner schools and districts who then select K-12 teachers
who demonstrate exceptional commitment to increasing student interest in
science, technology, space and math.
After graduating from SPACE CAMP(R) Saturday, each teacher will return
home equipped with a workbook to create lesson plans and program materials to
use in the classroom. Graduates also will have access to an educator training
facility and a Web site offering science experiments and other curriculum
information as well as resources to continue to network and communicate with
other camp attendees.
Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest
manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. As a
major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and
International Space Station. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures
rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch
vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. The company also
provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has
customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest
U.S. exporters in terms of sales.
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