Raytheon is operating notably worthwhile programs through which students gain exposure to engineering practices and technologies as well as employment references and opportunities. Summer interns make technical presentations on their assigned summer projects; Raytheon mentors help interns with the organization, content, and rehearsal, and the audience includes interns, mentors, employee-network invitees, and engineering management.

Raytheon is also providing pre-college support and support to students in the critical first year of college. Raytheon has continued their commitment beyond the laboratories and the classroom to include employment opportunities through their recruitment and retention of minority employees through their College/Pre-college Mentoring Engineering Program. This practice has been institutionalized as a corporate policy.

They have established relationships with several Historically Black Colleges and Universities and with a university in Puerto Rico. The company has the support of its executive leadership in these activities; this demonstrates a long-term commitment to minority recruitment and retention.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0227593
Program Officer
David L. Temple Jr.
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2003-09-01
Budget End
2005-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$10,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Raytheon Company
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Lexington
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02421