Honeywell Sending 345 Teachers From 18 Countries and 45 States to Participate in Astronaut Training

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Map) - MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has awarded 345 scholarships to its Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy program. The teachers, from 18 countries and 45 states, will attend the programs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, from June 11 to June 30, 2008. The program is one element of the company's science and math initiative.

Over the next decade, job opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math will grow five times faster than other sectors, while the number of U.S. students pursuing those fields continues to decline, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Created in partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in 2004, the Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy program is designed to address these shortages by helping to inspire math and science teachers with real-life astronaut training and unique educational tools.

"One inspired teacher influences hundreds of future scientists, engineers and technicians," said Thomas Buckmaster, President, Honeywell Hometown Solutions. "After the Space Academy experience, teachers can bring science and math to life in a new way for students with the talent and passion to pursue these careers."

Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy participate in 50 hours of professional development as well as an intensive educator curriculum focused on space science and exploration. Activities include classroom, laboratory and field training which are linked to science and math teaching standards. Each teacher will also have the unique opportunity to participate in real-life astronaut training exercises including a high-performance jet simulation, scenario-based space missions, land and water survival training, and a state-of-the-art flight dynamics programs.

"We are thrilled to welcome additional teachers to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center this year and applaud Honeywell's ongoing commitment to science and math education," said Larry Capps, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. "Through this program, thousands of students around the world benefit from the unique experiences, activities, and learning materials provided to their teachers by Honeywell."

Each Honeywell Educator receives a full scholarship following a rigorous application and selection process involving competing teachers from around the world. All costs for the Honeywell Educators to attend the program include tuition for the six-day program, roundtrip airfare, meals, accommodations and program materials, are underwritten by Honeywell and the contributions of more than 1,700 Honeywell employees.

Since the program's inception, Honeywell and its employees have sponsored 995 scholarships for teachers from 34 countries and 49 U.S. states, to participate in the Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy programs.

The programs are part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions, which focuses on four areas: Family Safety & Security; Housing & Shelter; Science & Math Education; and Humanitarian Relief. Together with leading public and non-profit institutions, Honeywell has developed powerful programs to address these needs in the communities it serves. For more information on Honeywell Hometown Solutions visit http://www.honeywell.com/hhs.

Honeywell International is a $37 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit http://www.honeywell.com.

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