Rockwell Collins is a proud supporter of Engineers Week. The purpose of this annual activity, known as EWeek, is to recognize the contributions of engineers to our society and to promote engineering as a career. Since a large portion of our employee base is made up of engineers and technical professionals, we participate in EWeek activities across the country as a way to both recognize and reward our employees for their contributions, and as a way to encourage young people to consider engineering as a career.
EWeek is an extension of Rockwell Collins' Engineering Experiences initiative. One particular activity, Introduce a Girl to Engineering, is aimed at reaching out to girls before they enter high school and introducing them to the possible career options available to them. The activities also promote the continued study of math and science as building blocks for any career. In 2010, Rockwell Collins was the co-sponsor of the 24-Hour Global Marathon, for, by and about women in engineering. In 2011, Rockwell Collins is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 24-Hour Global Marathon.
In partnership with the professional engineering organizations SWE, IEEE, IES and INCOSE, we participate in EWeek outreach activities across the United States. Employee volunteers coordinate hands-on activities for k-12 students and mentor high school and college students in special events during this week. Additionally, we sponsor free, hands-on engineering activities in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor.
For information on some of the contributions engineering and engineers have made to our world, see the Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century.