Pratt & Whitney environmental education funding: The US based aviation engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Wednesday announced E-STEM Awards in partnership with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The awards will grant a total of $250,000 to support innovative E-STEM education programs around the world that build the skills and capacity for students ages 11-18 to use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to address environmental challenges.
Interested nonprofits can learn more at this link. Applications will open in May 2022.
Together with NAAEE, Pratt & Whitney will be awarding nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated excellence in established E-STEM education an E-STEM Excellence Prize of up to $50,000 in three regions: Asia-Pacific (APAC); Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and the Americas.
The partnership will also offer regional E-STEM Innovation Grants of up to $15,000 to nonprofits that are interested in launching new E-STEM programs.
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Pratt & Whitney environmental education funding
As a leader in developing sustainable aviation technologies, Pratt & Whitney is dedicated to helping students gain access to STEM education through an environmental lens.
“Pratt & Whitney continues to pave the future of sustainable aviation, and as part of that we recognize the need to nurture the next generation of innovative engineers and sustainability experts,” said Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam, chief transformation and strategy officer, Pratt & Whitney, and the champion of the program.
In a statement sent to Defence Star, Kumarsingam said the E-STEM Awards will give more students the opportunity to tackle environmental challenges and inspire real-world solutions.
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“We’re proud to partner with Pratt & Whitney to support nonprofits working with students to solve critical environmental issues using STEM solutions,” said Judy Braus, the executive director of NAAEE.
Judy Braus says this program opens new career doors, advances STEM learning, and paves the way toward building healthier and more resilient communities.”
GTF Engine of Pratt & Whitney
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Pratt & Whitney says it is committed to ensuring that future generations of engines are ready to operate with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while improving engine efficiency. The company has already tested the GTF Advantage engine with 100% SAF in March 2022.
Pratt & Whitney is also developing a range of technologies to drive further reductions in CO2 emissions from future aircraft designs. Since entering service in 2016, the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine family has saved operators more than 600 million gallons (two billion liters) of fuel and avoided more than six million metric tonnes of CO2. Click here to learn more about the future of sustainable aviation.
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North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
For five decades, the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) has served as the professional association and backbone organization for the field of environmental education (EE), working with EE professionals across United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as globally, to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement to create a more equitable and sustainable future.
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is in the business of designing, manufacturing and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units.
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