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The Raytheon MathAlive! traveling exhibit will appear in Wichita at Exploration Place from February 1, 2014 through May 4, 2014. The exhibit offers visitors the chance to ride a snowboard in a 3D experience, design (and play) their own video games, capture their 360-degree images in a unique interactive, jump into a fractal dance party, and even design custom skateboards for “pop” – the quick, snapping motion that allows a board to do the best tricks.

MathAlive! is presented nationally by Raytheon. The exhibition is sponsored locally by Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Cox Communications.

The MathAlive! exhibit uses nearly 40 unique, interactive experiences to transform math from its native form into the fascinating applied worlds of design, engineering, technology and science.

There are six themed main galleries covering more than 5,000 square feet of space:

• Outdoor Action … Adventure Sports
• Build Your World … Environment
• Future Style … Style and Design
• Kickin’ It … Entertainment
• Game Plan …Video Games and Other Games
• Robotics and Space

Plan your visit soon! Bring the kids (young and old)! For more information, visit www.exploration.org or call 316.660.0600.

Raytheon expands math and science education initiatives internationally

Middle East programs launched as part of global corporate citizenship portfolio

WALTHAM, Mass., (Oct. 22, 2013) – Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to furthering math and science education globally, Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is bringing its MathMovesU® initiative to the Gulf Region. Raytheon will premiere the regional expansion of MathMovesU — which is well established in the United States, Australia and Europe — with two key launches:

MathAlive!®, the company’s interactive educational exhibition, will open at the Abu Dhabi Science Festival, a strategic initiative by the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee, on
Nov. 14, 2013.

Engineering is Elementary®, a program designed for young children in partnership with the Museum of Science, Boston and the pan-Arab educational organization Injaz, will debut its “The Little Engineer” curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

These programs are designed to provide direct support for the successful growth and development of the Middle East’s technology industrial base — helping to inspire young students in the region to develop an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and encourage them to pursue related careers.
“For nearly 50 years, Raytheon has been honored to continuously support the defense and security of our partners in the Middle East,” said William H. Swanson, Chairman and CEO of Raytheon Company. “During that time, our commitment has strengthened and grown in exciting new areas like science, technology, engineering and math education, as well as technology development. We all share a goal of providing our youth with the education and skills to thrive in a global innovation economy. By expanding MathAlive! and Engineering is Elementary to the Gulf Region, we hope to inspire young students to pursue exciting and rewarding careers.”

About MathAlive! — Raytheon’s Interactive and Educational Museum Exhibition
MathAlive! is Raytheon’s premier traveling educational exhibition, designed to show the math behind things young students enjoy, such as video games, sports, robotics and more. The exhibition’s interactive and immersive experiences engage students, encouraging them to develop a lasting interest in math and science in school, college and ultimately, the workplace.

Raytheon will premiere its MathAlive! exhibition, created specifically for the Gulf Region, at the Abu Dhabi Science Festival in Abu Dhabi du Forum Yas Island from Nov. 14, 2013, through Nov. 23, 2013. MathAlive! will travel through the Middle East over the next five years.
Presented in Modern Standard Arabic as well as in English, the 465-square-meter exhibit contains exciting content relating to mathematics at work around the world. It includes the historical achievements of Gulf Region mathematicians, as well as people from the Middle East who apply science, technology, engineering and math studies to their current careers. Interactive activities allow visitors to experience math amid the cultural context of familiar Middle Eastern imagery, landmarks, customs, culture and language.

Dr. Linda Silver, Associate Director at the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC), said: “The majority of science learning happens outside the classroom, in places like science centers, zoos and at events such as the Abu Dhabi Science Festival. Science is intrinsically interesting; it’s about exploration, discovery and asking questions — activities that all come naturally to children. The Abu Dhabi Science Festival’s rich content and blockbuster shows provide unforgettable experiences that will inspire students’ interest in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), and the inclusion of interactive exhibit experiences like MathAlive! help to heighten that excitement and increase the chances of children pursuing science-related activities in their lives.”

To learn more about MathAlive! in the Middle East, visit www.mathalive-me.com.

Engineering is Elementary: Teaching Engineering and Technology to Young Students
Raytheon has teamed with the Museum of Science, Boston to bring Engineering is Elementary to the Gulf Region via a unique partnership with Injaz, the pan-Arab non-profit organization and member of Junior Achievement Worldwide. The Engineering is Elementary project encourages understanding of engineering and technology among children as young as six years old through interactive activities that explore engineering fields. The Raytheon-Injaz-Museum of Science, Boston partnership will share Engineering is Elementary’s “The Little Engineer” curriculum with students across the Gulf Region, beginning with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Engineering is Elementary has created a research-based, classroom-tested curriculum that integrates engineering and technology concepts and skills with elementary-level science topics.

The program encourages elementary school educators to enhance their understanding of engineering concepts through professional development workshops and curriculum resources. To date, more than 58,000 teachers and 4.1 million students have experienced Engineering is Elementary in the United States.

MathAlive! and Engineering is Elementary expand the portfolio of science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related education programs supported by Raytheon in the Middle East, including: an Engineering Master’s degree program with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and Johns Hopkins University; support for the HCT events, Education without Borders and Festival of Thinkers; leadership development programs in partnership with Khalifa University in the UAE and the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission; and a series of technology symposia at King Saud University in Riyadh, as well as education workshops with HCT in the UAE.

About the Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF): Visit http://www.abudhabisciencefestival.ae

About the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee (TDC): Visit www.tdc.gov.ae

About Engineering is Elementary: Visit www.eie.org

About Injaz: Visit www.injaz.org.jo/

About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2012 sales of $24 billion and 68,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 91 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems; as well as a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.

The Raytheon MathAlive! traveling exhibit will appear in Ashland at the Strategic Air & Space Museum from September 21, 2013 through January 5, 2014. The exhibit offers visitors the chance to ride a snowboard in a 3D experience, design (and play) their own video games, capture their 360-degree images in a unique interactive, jump into a fractal dance party, and even design custom skateboards for “pop” – the quick, snapping motion that allows a board to do the best tricks.

MathAlive! is presented nationally by Raytheon. The exhibition is sponsored locally by Mutual of Omaha; First National Bank; Valmont Industries, Inc.; WOWT Channel 6-Omaha; the Dixon Family Foundation; Robert H. Storz Foundation; BNSF; Omaha Public Power District; Gallup; Allstate; HDR; Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista; and US Bank.

The MathAlive! exhibit uses nearly 40 unique, interactive experiences to transform math from its native form into the fascinating applied worlds of design, engineering, technology and science.

There are six themed main galleries covering more than 5,000 square feet of space:

• Outdoor Action … Adventure Sports
• Build Your World … Environment
• Future Style … Style and Design
• Kickin’ It … Entertainment
• Game Plan …Video Games and Other Games
• Robotics and Space

Plan your visit soon! Bring the kids (young and old)! For more information, visit www.sasmuseum.com or call (402) 944-3100.

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The Raytheon MathAlive! traveling exhibit will appear in Hartford at the Connecticut Science Center from May 28, 2013 through September 1, 2013. The exhibit offers visitors the chance to ride a snowboard in a 3D experience, design (and play) their own video games, capture their 360-degree images in a unique interactive, jump into a fractal dance party, and even design custom skateboards for “pop” – the quick, snapping motion that allows a board to do the best tricks.

MathAlive! is presented nationally by Raytheon. The exhibit is sponsored locally by Stanley Black & Decker. Xfinity is the local media sponsor.

The MathAlive! exhibit uses nearly 40 unique, interactive experiences to transform math from its native form into the fascinating applied worlds of design, engineering, technology and science.

There are six themed main galleries covering more than 5,000 square feet of space:

• Outdoor Action … Adventure Sports
• Build Your World … Environment
• Future Style … Style and Design
• Kickin’ It … Entertainment
• Game Plan …Video Games and Other Games
• Robotics and Space

Plan your visit soon! Bring the kids (young and old)! For more information, visit CTScienceCenter.org or call 860-SCIENCE [724-3623].

Hundreds of distinguished guests gathered at Arizona Science Center in Phoenix on Friday, July 13, for a special event to spotlight Raytheon’s MathAlive! exhibit, which opened to the public on July 8. Those in attendance, both young and old, had one word for the new 5,000-square-foot exhibit – “Awesome!”

Raytheon Missile Systems President Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence addressed the crowd, which included members of Congress, the state legislature, the governor’s office, wounded warriors, veterans, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Raytheon employees and family members.

“It is important to keep children excited about math and science at a young age and capture their imagination,” said Dr. Lawrence. “A strong technical foundation will help them enjoy a rewarding career in the future. Raytheon sponsored MathAlive! to help kids at an early stage in their learning development. We want math to be fun! We want to make sure they stay interested in math for a lifetime.”

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s Chief of Staff Eileen Klein, who also addressed the audience, said, “MathAlive! is just terrific. It is so exciting. I absolutely loved studying math when I was a kid… I can see all the math principles at work here. I applaud Raytheon and all the other sponsors who helped bring this to life.” Klein also talked about the importance of businesses like Raytheon getting involved in math and science education and developing strong partnerships with schools.

MathAlive! Is Fun and Educational

The star of the event was the MathAlive! exhibit — with more than 45 interactive stations where guests experienced the math behind fun activities like snowboarding, robotics, space, music and design. The exhibit was filled with resounding echoes of “Awesome!” and “This is cool!” shouted by kids and the older “kids at heart.”

“I really like it,” said Jordan Orvik, 8, while he designed a skateboard to make a jump and escape the jaws of a menacing alligator. Jordan is autistic. His father, Ross Orvik, a veteran and active duty Navy officer said, “MathAlive! is a great opportunity to get hands on and spark the flame for learning. As a parent, it helps me get more involved. This type of exhibit can really help kids with disabilities like Jordan because it builds math knowledge and equalizing skills.”

Since opening on July 8, Raytheon’s MathAlive! exhibit has been attracting more than 600 visitors a day. It will be open until Sept. 3 in Phoenix, and then it travels to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., where it will open to the public on Sept. 22.

About Raytheon and STEM Education

Raytheon’s commitment to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education is ongoing. We have invested more than $60 million to date through a wide range of MathMovesU® initiatives, including scholarships, grants, mentor programs, interactive websites and more.

The second stop for the Raytheon MathAlive! traveling exhibit is Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, from July 8th through Sept. 3rd. The exhibit offers visitors the chance to ride a snowboard in a 3D experience, design (and play) your own video game, capture your 360-degree image in a unique interactive, jump into a fractal dance party, and even design a custom skateboard for “pop” – the quick, snapping motion that allows a board to do the best tricks.

The MathAlive! exhibit uses nearly 40 unique, interactive experiences to transform math from its native form into the fascinating applied worlds of design, engineering, technology and science.

There are six themed main galleries covering 6,500 square feet of space:

• Outdoor Action … Adventure Sports
• Build Your World … Environment
• Future Style … Style and Design
• Kickin’ It … Entertainment
• Game Plan …Video Games and Other Games
• Robotics and Space

Come and visit soon! Bring the kids (young and old)! For more information, visit www.azscience.org/mathalive.

The final attendance count for the MathAlive! exhibit at the Smithsonian S. Dillon Ripley Center’s International Gallery was 344,877, with a daily average of 4,010 visitors – the highest of any exhibit in this gallery!

The next stop: Phoenix in July!

MathAlive! is an interactive exploration of mathematics that shows kids the relevance and impact of math in today’s world, with a goal of inspiring them to embrace it and stay motivated to learn the fundamentals.

This high-tech, multimedia experience will thrill kids of all ages and provide visitors with an exciting and fun diversion this summer.

Make plans now to experience MathAlive! between July 8th and September 3rd at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix. You don’t want to miss it!

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