17 HIGH SCHOOLERS FROM INDIA including 8 from Pune LIVE LIKE ASTRONAUTS FOR TWO WEEKS AT U.S. SPACE CAMP

292 students from 41 countries attend the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at U.S. Space and Rocket Center

Pune , India, April 30, 2019 — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that 17 Indian students were among 292 students from 41 countries to attend a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience at the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy (HLCA). This two-week long unique leadership program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC) in Huntsville, Alabama, encourages students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers through real-world, hands-on challenges in coding, computer sciences, and astronautics. The students who participated from Pune including Hrucha Bachal from MES Garware College of Commerce, Arushi Bansal Delhi Public School, Sakshi Bhavsar from Arihant College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Atharva Hadawale from ASM’S Geetamata English Arts, Commerce and Science Junior College, Stuti Hegde Manusukhbhai Kothari National School, Siddhi Khasnis- Fergusson Junior College, Khushi Mahajan- Dr. Kalmadi Shamrao Junior College and Aditya Anand from Delhi Public School.

Sakshi Bhavsar, a student-participant from Pune said, “At the academy, I sat in the cockpit of a flight simulator, learned how to fly a jumbo jet, and launched a model rocket – is there anything cooler than this? I felt as if I was part of a Mars exploration mission!” At the academy, students between 16 to 18 years participated in numerous team-building challenges like assembling, coding and testing rockets, and participating in simulated astronaut training, shuttle missions, and a moonwalk. Students also met scientists, engineers, and former astronauts who reinforced core leadership competencies and shared their first-hand professional experiences.

“Engaging students in science and engineering is now as fundamentally important as learning to read and write,” said Dr. Deborah Barnhart, CEO and executive director, USSRC. “By investing in these young students, Honeywell is helping to prepare them to become the global STEM-literate citizens who will change our world.”

Rohith Tirumalasetti, a Hyderabad participant, who was among the eight students selected globally as ambassadors and mentors to the U.S. Space Camp, said, “Not many students get an opportunity to return to the Space Camp as a student-mentor. I am privileged to have relived my dream of being in a space mission again! Last years’ experience was phenomenal, and this year I was thrilled to share tips with my friends, helping them achieve their goals.”

“Fortune favors the bold! This camp has instilled leadership abilities in me that will help me in the future. It also taught me how to be independent in life,” said Srikar Desu from Bengaluru. Echoing a similar sentiment, Tanmay Taneja from Gurugram, said, “Meeting students from around the world who share the same passion for rockets, jets, space shuttles, and the moonwalk was extremely exciting. What’s really great is the program combines science and engineering with fun and friendship for life.”

This year, Honeywell chose seven students from Bangalore, eight students from Pune, and one each from the Delhi/NCR and Hyderabad.

“As a world leader in software and industrial technology, Honeywell sees the need to increase educational opportunities for students by blending technical knowledge with team-building, communication and leadership skills. The Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy aims to do that,” said Mike Bennett, President, Honeywell Hometown Solutions. “In partnership with the USSRC, we’re pleased to offer this program to our future leaders.”

Since 2010, Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company’s corporate citizenship initiative, has awarded 2,709 scholarships to children of Honeywell employees. Students are selected through a rigorous application and review process based on academic achievement and community involvement. Honeywell and its employees help fund the scholarships, which cover the cost of tuition, meals, accommodations and program materials.

“Honeywell and NASA have done a really good job by inculcating in us a feeling of mutual love amongst all the nations of the world. Camps like these could unite the world and hopefully prevent future wars,” said, Tanmay Taneja, a Gurugram participant.

“Leadership is difficult but it’s not complex. As a leader, you don’t lead by pointing and telling people some place to go. You lead by going to that place and making a case,” said, P. Arjun Shenoy, Bengaluru participant.

“This camp is amazing. The knowledge acquired through this program will never be forgotten,” said, Vansh Bhatia, Bengaluru participant.

“HLCA has taught me so much, from space and technology to leadership skills. It has also enabled me to meet so many different people from around the world. I hope to use the knowledge I gained in the future, especially regarding space and technology,” said, VidyaKalyandurg, Bengaluru participant

“It was an amazing, fun filled experience which gave me lessons, memories and friends I’ll cherish for a lifetime,” said, Siddhi Khasnis, a Pune participant.

“The time I spent at HLCA gave me one of the best opportunities to develop on my team-building and leadership skills. It was also a unique platform for me to meet people from all over the world. Starting from the motivational speeches by the great speakers to the rope activities and aviation challenges. I learned something new about technology which has given me more curiosity to explore these topics further. I am very thankful for having gained this memorable experience which will guide me throughout my life,” said, Atharva Hadawale, Pune participant.