Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins Sponsor Automation Federation Boy Scout Jamboree Exhibit
THE AUTOMATION FEDERATION NEWS RELEASE Contact: Becky Schneider (919) 990-9266 bschneider@automationfederation.org Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins Sponsor FIRST® Interactive Robotics Station in the Automation Federation’s Boy Scout Jamboree 2010 Exhibit Research Triangle Park, NC (27 January 2010) - The Automation Federation (AF) announced today that Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins will participate in the AF Technology Quest exhibit at the 2010 Boy Scout Jamboree, which will be held 26 July through 4 August 2010, at Fort A.P. Hill, VA. This historic event will celebrate the “100th Year of Scouting in America�?? and will attract more than 250,000 Scouts per day. Technology Quest is an exhibit area at the Jamboree where Scouts will take part in a variety of science-related activities on a daily basis. The Scouts, traveling from all over the United States, will learn about the importance of math and science in education and for possible careers in automation, including those in engineering and technology. The Automation Federation was selected in March by the Boy Scouts of America to be a Technology Partner at the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree. The purpose of the Automation Federation exhibit is to challenge the imaginations of the Scouts and allow them to explore the wide variety of careers that await them in the automation profession. To aid in this effort, Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins will present a FIRST® interactive station where Scouts will have the opportunity to take part in hands-on robotics demonstrations that will give them insight into a variety of automation careers. In honor of the event, Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins will also provide staff who are Eagle Scouts or are current Scout Leaders to interact with the Scouts at the exhibit. Leo Staples, co-chair for the Automation Federation planning committee for this exhibit, said, “I am pleased that Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins will play an important part in the Automation Federation Technology Quest Exhibit. Both companies have consistently shown their support for educational opportunities that support the goal of advocating the importance of math and science to students. We welcome and value their participation and what they will bring to our exhibit and our workforce development initiatives.�?? Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO, Keith Nosbusch, said, “I commend the Automation Federation for their insight and leadership in stepping forward to participate in this important Scouting event and, more importantly, for the opportunity it gives our profession to lay the groundwork for building the next generation of automation technicians and engineers.�?? “The Scouts will experience hands-on activities that will be fun and educational at the same time,�?? said Rockwell Collins Chairman, President, and CEO, Clay Jones. “This formula is a proven winner when it comes to getting kids engaged in learning about technology and high tech careers.�?? To learn more about the Automation Federation’s workforce development initiatives, visit www.automationfederation.org. If you are interested in learning more about, participating in, or supporting the Automation Federation’s Technology Quest exhibit, contact Mike Marlowe, director of government relations for AF, at mmarlowe@automationfederation.org. About FIRST® Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, NH, FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With the support of many of the world’s most well-known companies, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) for high-school students, FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) for children 9-14 years old, and Junior FIRST LEGO® League (Jr.FLL) for 6 to 9 year-olds. www.first.org About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation, Inc. , the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WS, Rockwell Automation employs about 19,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries. www.rockwellautomation.com Rockwell Automation has been the proud sole sponsor of the FIRST Robotics Competition “Innovation and Control Award�?? since 2007. For more information visit www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Who/Media_Center/Press_Releases_and_FIRST_News/2007/Rockwell_Automation_Jan07_FINAL.pdf. About Rockwell Collins Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by nearly 20,000 employees and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com. Rockwell Collins is the Official Program Sponsor for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), the newest and fastest-growing FIRST program available to students in grades nine through twelve, for more information visit www.usfirst.org/aboutus/content.aspx?id=15398. About The Automation Federation The Automation Federation is a global umbrella organization under which member associations and societies engaged in manufacturing and process automation activities can work more effectively to fulfill their missions, advance the science and engineering of automation technologies and applications and develop the workforce needed to capitalize on the benefits of automation. The Automation Federation is working to become the "Voice of Automation." For more information about the Automation Federation, visit www.automationfederation.org. ______________________ If you would rather not receive future communications from ISA and The Automation Federation, please go to http://isaautomation.pr-optout.com/OptOut.aspx?518969x25331x33141x2x472868x24000x6&Email=submit%40theautochannel.com. ISA and The Automation Federation, 67 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 United States