Math and Science Education

As a provider of world-class technology, we have a special interest in nurturing innovation and discovery in future generations. Raytheon-sponsored math and science initiatives address needs at every level from elementary to college and beyond. In addition to grants, scholarships and matching gifts, they include signature programs that have captured the imaginations of thousands of students nationwide:

• MathMovesU: Launched in 2005, this Raytheon program was created to help improve math scores among American middle school students. This year MathMovesU.com took on added functionality and a new look, integrating education, music, sports and fashion into a dynamic interactive experience. Raytheon also staged nearly 100 live MathMovesU events in cities and towns across America and awarded over $1 million in scholarships and grants in 2007.
• FIRST Robotics: This high-profile competition offers high school students a real-world engineering challenge, leading to moments of high drama at regional and national tournaments. In 2007 Raytheon supported 23 FIRST Robotics Competition teams, helped by 75 employee volunteers. For middle school students, Raytheon-sponsored FIRST LEGO tournaments, creating comparable excitement.
• MATHCOUNTS: Raytheon sponsors MATHCOUNTS competitions at the local and national levels. Employee volunteers also participate as coaches, judges and event coordinators.