Reinforcing its long-standing commitment to furthering math and science education globally, Raytheon is bringing its MathMovesU®

initiative to the Gulf Region. Raytheon will launch 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 November 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. 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,” said William H. Swanson, Chairman and CEO of Raytheon Company.

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 14-23 November 2013. MathAlive! will travel throughout the region over the next five years.

Presented in Modern Standard Arabic and  in English, the 465-square-meter exhibit contains content relating to mathematics at work around the world. It includes the historical achievements of Gulf Region mathematicians and people from the Middle East who apply science, technology, engineering and math studies to their careers. Interactive activities allow visitors to experience math amid the cultural context of familiar Middle Eastern imagery, landmarks, customs, culture and language.

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.