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Jason Giniger Joins Honeywell Leadership Program

One of 227 students tapped for program focused on science, technology, engineering and math studies.

Watchung Hills Regional student Jason Giniger was among 227 students from around the world participating in the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy this year. 

The unique scholarship program used interactive technology and science-oriented workshops and team exercises to teach children of Honeywell employees between the ages of 16-18 leadership skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Activities were delivered in fun and innovative ways that bring STEM studies to life. The students met scientists, engineers and former astronauts, who helped reinforce core leadership competencies and share their first-hand professional experiences.  Students also engaged in interactive challenges such as designing, building and testing their own rockets; participating in simulated astronaut training, shuttle missions and a moon walk; and conducting DNA extraction experiments on fruit.  

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To familiarize themselves with the program and other participants, students were able to access an online HLCA social media community site before, during, and after the program.

Honeywell sponsored the HLCA with two consecutive week-long programs from February 23 to March 8, 2013, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala.

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“We are pleased to select another impressive group of students to the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy,” Tom Buckmaster, president, Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the corporate citizenship organization, said.  “Our goal is to continue to develop a new generation of leaders, engineers, and scientists who can address the challenges of tomorrow.  What better way than to offer this exciting opportunity to these exceptional students.”

This year, the students came from 30 countries and 26 U.S. states and territories.

“HLCA was such a great experience for me,” Christy Czarnecki, a 2011 HLCA scholarship recipient and 2012 HLCA Alumni Ambassador from New Jersey, said.  “It reinforced my leadership skills and was the reason why I decided to major in engineering at Clemson University.” 

Since its launch in 2010, Honeywell, in partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, has awarded more than 850 scholarships to students after a rigorous application and review processes based on academic achievement and community involvement.  All junior and senior level high school children of full-time Honeywell employees are eligible to apply.  Financial contributions from Honeywell employees help fund the scholarships, including tuition, meals, accommodations and program materials. 

“Honeywell continues to be an industry leader when it comes to promoting STEM educational programs for children around the world,” said Dr. Deborah Barnhart, executive director and CEO of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.  “The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is proud to work with Honeywell on this program and we are honored to prepare the young people entrusted to us with leadership skills that will stay with them for a lifetime.”


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