Corporate Citizenship - Northrop Grumman

28 Middle School Educators Begin Professional Learning Fellowship in 2018-19 Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 18:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Dec. 12, 2018 – The Northrop Grumman Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announced the selection of 28 middle school science, technology, and engineering teachers as 2018-19 Teacher Fellows in the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy. Selected from school districts in Northrop Grumman communities in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Australia, the Teacher Fellows will participate in a variety of science, technology, and engineering-related activities and professional learning opportunities.

“Teachers are fundamental to inspiring our students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and igniting their passions for learning and dreams of the future,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman and president, Northrop Grumman Foundation. “We are excited to welcome this year’s 28 new teachers to the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy family.”

“At NSTA, we believe it is important to help educators develop their skills as teachers so that they can not only bolster student achievement, but better inspire a passion for science, technology, and engineering in their students,” said NSTA Executive Director Dr. David Evans. “We congratulate this year’s group of Teacher Fellows and are grateful for their commitment to education and to their students.”

The Teacher Fellows were selected on the basis of several criteria, including displaying a strong desire to advance STEM education and apply real-world applications in the classroom. During their fellowship, recipients will:

Attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in St. Louis, Missouri and pre-conference special events, April 8-14, 2019;
Participate in a summer five-day workshop at Northrop Grumman’s facility in Linthicum, Maryland, June 23-28, 2019, where they will continue to explore teaching strategies and programs for integrating effective and authentic engineering design practices and workforce skills in their classroom;
Participate in an immersive, 70-hour externship at a local Northrop Grumman facility, where they will be partnered with an engineer/technologist to observe and experience critical workforce skills in action (July 8-19, 2019);
Engage in online professional learning through a comprehensive NSTA membership package which offers a variety of web-based professional learning activities, including a specially designated online learning community;
Develop classroom applications that integrate an authentic and "real-world" application linked to the externship experiences; and
Access tools/resources to develop strategies to share their learning with colleagues to build capacity within their schools and districts.

Launched in 2016, the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy was created to help enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence in science, technology and engineering, while increasing teacher understanding about the skills needed for a scientifically literate workforce.

2016 Northrop Grumman Foundation Teacher Academy Fellows

For a list of the 2018-19 Teacher Fellows or to learn more about the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy, visit http://www.nsta.org/northropgrumman/

The Northrop Grumman Foundation and Northrop Grumman are dedicated to increasing STEM educational opportunities for students so they can fill future workforce needs for talented and diverse professionals. In 2018 the Northrop Grumman Foundation and Northrop Grumman contributed nearly $20 million to diverse STEM-focused organizations and programs. Our partnerships focus on engineering and technology-based initiatives that excite, engage and educate students, with an emphasis on middle school and university level programs. Defending cyber networks, engineering autonomous vehicles and exploring space are just a few examples of the skills students develop as they experience the excitement of STEM through programs supported by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and Northrop Grumman. Programs such as the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy provide professional development opportunities for STEM teachers, who ultimately can inspire and educate the future talent base.

The National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence in science teaching and learning, preschool through college. NSTA’s membership includes approximately 50,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business representatives, and others involved in science education.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Describes Global Corporate Responsibility Activities in 2017 Report

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Aug. 20, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) released its 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR), highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility including diversity and inclusion; employee engagement; support for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education; environmental sustainability; supplier diversity and ethics. This is the 11th year the company has published a corporate responsibility report.

“Global corporate responsibility, environmental sustainability, and social and corporate governance are fundamental to our business and our interactions with customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we operate,” said Wes Bush, Northrop Grumman’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Building a best culture remains our objective and we achieve this by making continual progress on engagement, diversity and inclusion; staying true to our corporate values; and maintaining our steadfast commitment to high standards of ethics, integrity, compliance and exemplary corporate governance.”

The 2017 CRR is consistent with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. GRI is a third-party organization that has developed a widely-used environmental, social and governance reporting framework. The report is also evaluated by an independent external review panel that provides feedback and advice from a stakeholder perspective. The CRR is available online at: http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Documents/pdfs/2017-noc-cr-report.pdf

“Each year we publish this report and examine our corporate responsibility activities with the objective of informing our stakeholders of our progress and seeking areas where we can improve,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman’s vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “The global environment we operate in is ever diverse and changing. The corporate responsibility report helps us to keep pace with these dynamic conditions and gives us the opportunity to sustain our dedication to our values which are fundamental to our operations.”

Some 2017 report highlights include:

We continue to make progress toward achieving the goals of our five-year diversity plan. Among our achievements, female leaders increased from 25.2 percent in 2016 to 26.3 percent in 2017.
As we grow our business, we do so with sustainability in focus. In 2017 we exceeded our greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal and we maintained our commitment to achieve a 30 percent reduction by 2020.
Our annual training and ethics communications continued to support our values-based ethics program that allows our Northrop Grumman employees to maximize individual and company success.
Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued their commitment to education by investing more than $20 million in STEM programs. Among our initiatives, for the first time the Northrop Grumman Foundation partnered with EarthEcho International, whose mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

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Northrop Grumman Named a 2018 “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” and Receives the “Employer of the Year: Inspire Award”

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 14:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Aug. 16, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received the highest ranking for the fourth year in a row on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), and it received the Employer of the Year: Inspire Award, recognizing the company for its exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measureable results in the areas of disability inclusiveness in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain.

The DEI is an initiative between the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN (formerly the US Business Leadership Network), jointly designed by disability advocates and business leaders and it is a trusted, comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion. The Index measures key performance indicators across organizational culture, leadership, accessibility, employment, community engagement, support services and supplier diversity.

Northrop Grumman received the Employer of the Year: Inspire Award for being a top employer for advancing its disability inclusion journey and strategies and practices that have produced measurable success in many areas. The award recognized the leadership of Wes Bush, Northrop Grumman chairman and chief executive officer and the company’s self-identification campaign launched in 2014, the centralized workplace accommodations online request portal and the case management system program started in 2015.

In the 2017 DEI ranking, the company’s Victory Over Impairment and Challenge Enterprise (VOICE) employee resource group was recognized with a Disability:IN leadership award as the program which most exemplifies strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measurable results in the area of disability inclusion in the workplace. Northrop Grumman’s VOICE organization strives to develop a sense of community and empowerment among individuals with disabilities (both apparent and non-apparent), advocates and employees with family members with a disability.

“We are very pleased with our progress on disability inclusion and the success of our programs,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman’s vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “Our senior leadership commitment and the involvement of our employees have helped us to create a work environment that values diversity and inclusion and employees with disabilities are an important component of our diverse population.”

Sandra Evers-Manly (center), Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation, receives the Inspire Award, for being a Top Employer for advancing disability inclusion strategies and practices. Presenting the award were Ben-Saba Hasan, senior vice president and chief culture, diversity and inclusion officer, Walmart Inc. (left); and Jill Houghton, president and chief executive officer of Disability:IN.

Northrop Grumman actively seeks to attract and retain employees of all abilities because of the value they bring to the workplace. Some initiatives include an online accommodation tool for requests and case tracking; increased accessibility of our website, including the careers section; expanded accessibility at our locations; and adoption of a more focused approach for posting job requisitions with disability related job boards.

Additionally, Northrop Grumman’s Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition) program, which was created in 2005, provides personalized placement assistance, community outreach and workplace accommodations for severely injured service members transitioning to civilian employment. In 2009 Northrop Grumman established the Operation IMPACT Network of Champions, a group of more than 110 companies and partners that share job candidates, best practices and create wider opportunities for veterans with disabilities.

More information on the Disability:IN and AAPD rankings can be found here: https://www.disabilityequalityindex.org/top_companies

Northrop Grumman Victory Over Impairment and Challenge Enterprise (VOICE) employee resource group members who attended the Disability:IN 2018 Annual Conference.

Northrop Grumman attendees at the 2018 Disability:IN conference

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Northrop Grumman Foundation Celebrates Grand Opening of Lakeland Community & STEAM Center with UMBC and Baltimore City

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:00:00 GMT

BALTIMORE – June 7, 2018 – The Northrop Grumman Foundation and partners UMBC - the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPSS); Baltimore City Recreation & Parks and several other donors hosted the grand opening ceremony for the Lakeland Community & STEAM Center last week. The facility’s state-of-the-art classrooms and easily accessible community resources will better prepare students and families for success in the future.

The Lakeland Community & STEAM Center will offer community resources and STEAM education opportunities for Lakeland Elementary/Middle School students and the surrounding neighborhoods.

The newly renovated center will host several key programs focused on STEAM education and community services staffed by City Recreation and Parks, Northrop Grumman volunteers, UMBC staff and students, and in partnership with Lakeland Elementary/Middle School. Activities in the center will include hands-on programs featuring robotics, app development, media production, family STEAM night, fitness classes and workforce development programs.

Kathy Warden, president and chief operating officer, Northrop Grumman, asks two Lakeland Elementary/Middle School students about media production in a new recording studio added to the Lakeland Community & STEAM Center during its recent renovation.

“The incredible transformation of the Lakeland Community & STEAM Center will provide a resource for people of all ages to acquire life-changing knowledge and skills. Large-scale, positive changes like these usually require a strong group of partners standing shoulder-to-shoulder, and this transformation would not have occurred without the Northrop Grumman Foundation, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore City Parks and Recreation, and donors like the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation and South Baltimore Gateway Partnership all working together. Their efforts are to be strongly applauded and hopefully replicated in other communities throughout our city and state.”

– U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Maryland

Senator Ben Cardin (center right) greets Lakeland Elementary/Middle student Marigold Lewi (center left) and tours the Lakeland Community & STEAM Center with Reginald Moore (far right), director, Baltimore City Recreation & Parks.

The Northrop Grumman Foundation has donated $1,647,000 over three years to support partnerships in Baltimore city schools, including the renovation of the Lakeland Recreation Center to create the Lakeland Community & STEAM Center, as well as aiding the programming and staff. Northrop Grumman also supports the UMBC Choice Program that helps at-risk students further their education for both Ben Franklin High School at Masonville Cove and Excel Academy at Francis M. Wood High School.

"The Lakeland Community & STEAM Center is a prime example of what great community partnerships can create. This Center will be an invaluable resource to students and their parents. Not only will it bring our community closer together, but it will also prepare our students for the exciting opportunities that STEAM education offers. I want to thank everyone involved in this team effort - I'm excited to see what great things come out of this program. "

– U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Maryland

Senator Chris Van Hollen (center) converses with Northrop Grumman executives and employees during the grand opening of the Lakeland Community & STEAM Center.

Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented students globally. The organizations provide funding to sustainable programs that span from preschool to high school and through collegiate levels, with a major emphasis on middle school students and teachers. In 2017, Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued outreach efforts by contributing over $20.4 million to STEM-related groups such as the Air Force Association (CyberPatriot), the REC Foundation (VEX Robotics), National Science Teachers Association, Great Minds in Stem (Viva Technology) and EarthEcho’s international Earth Echo Expeditions.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit news.northropgrumman.com and follow us on Twitter, @NGCNews, for more information.

“Our involvement with the Lakeland Community & STEAM Center is about introducing young people to technology and putting it right in their hands. For Northrop Grumman, we want to help create the mindset that young people can and will be the next great generation of engineers, computer scientists and more.”

– Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility ,
Northrop Grumman, and president, Northrop Grumman Foundation

Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman, and president, Northrop Grumman Foundation addresses students, volunteers, and dignitaries in attendance at the grand opening of the Lakeland Community & STEAM Center.

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Northrop Grumman Named a 2018 Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc

Mon, 21 May 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Top ranked aerospace and defense company for the ninth year in a row

Rated first in support to veterans; number two for support for people with disabilities; and number two for diversity councils

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 21, 2018 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been ranked 23rd on DiversityInc’s annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The company moved up from 29th in 2017 and was once again the top rated aerospace and defense company. In the DiversityInc specialty lists rankings Northrop Grumman was rated No. 1 for veterans (for the second year in a row), No. 2 for support to people with disabilities (for the second year in a row) and No. 2 for diversity councils. For the last nine years Northrop Grumman has earned a Top 50 ranking for diversity from DiversityInc.

Northrop Grumman was the top ranked aerospace and defense company and rated number 1 for support to veterans

“We consistently strive to foster an open and trusting environment that values diversity, is truly inclusive and creates strong engagement for all members of the Northrop Grumman team,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “We have a broad and global mindset which focuses on multiple dimensions of diversity to include gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status and other characteristics.”

For its veterans support, Northrop Grumman was recognized by DiversityInc for demonstrating diversity-management initiatives that are having the best results in recruiting and promoting veterans who make up a high percentage of the workforce; hiring practices including accommodations for spouses of veterans; percentage of philanthropic endeavors aimed at veterans; and percentage of procurement spent with veterans with disabilities.

In 2017, approximately 25 percent of the company’s new hires were veterans.

Northrop Grumman has a number of initiatives to support veterans including a Veteran Inclusion Committee whose mission is to support veteran engagement, inclusion and retention; Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition), a unique, award-winning, diversity program within Northrop Grumman focused on assisting severely wounded service members as they transition from the military to a private-sector career; and the VERITAS all-inclusive employee resource group which is committed to recognizing and supporting active duty and reservists, National Guard members and veterans through community outreach and networking programs aligned with company business objectives.

Northrop Grumman has also recently received other significant recognition for its diversity, inclusion and engagement initiatives, including:

Northrop Grumman was recognized for its support to veterans as one of the top 100 companies in the 2018 Military Times Best for Vets Employers survey.

Last year Northrop Grumman received the highest ranking for the third year in a row on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), an annual benchmarking tool for companies to self-report their disability policies and practices. The DEI is a US Business Leadership Network and American Association of People with Disabilities effort that measures where companies are “excelling in their commitment to inclusive environmental, social and governance policies,” according to the groups.

Earlier this year, Northrop Grumman received a Catalyst Award for its “Build the Best Culture, Leverage the Power of Women” campaign which helped to accelerate the progress of women in the workplace. Among other areas, the company was recognized for increasing the number of women on the executive team from 2010 to 2016 from 8.3 percent to 46 percent; and at the vice president level representation of women in that time period went up from 15.5 percent to 29 percent.

The DiversityInc Top 50 list, issued yearly since 2001, recognizes the nation's top companies for diversity and inclusion management. These companies excel in areas such as hiring and retaining and promoting women, minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT individuals and veterans. DiversityInc's annual survey yields an empirically driven ranking based on recruitment, talent development, senior leadership commitment and supplier diversity.

Details on Northrop Grumman's diversity and inclusion efforts can be found at http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Diversity/Pages/default.aspx.

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Northrop Grumman, ViaSat, Inc. and Optus Award Scholarships to Australian STEM Students

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:00:00 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia – April 20, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), ViaSat, Inc. and Optus are pleased to award two AU$31,500 scholarships to rural Australian students to study at The Australian National University's Burgmann College.

From left to right: Ian Irving, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia; Brianna Woodhead, 2017 scholarship recipient; Aiden Matson, 2018 scholarship recipient; Eliza Cowley, 2018 scholarship recipient; Rowan Hartcher, group leader, Optus; and Sally Renouf, principal, Burgmann College.

At a morning tea at Burgmann College Chapel, Ian Irving, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia, awarded scholarships to Eliza Cowley, Goondiwindi QLD, and Aiden Matson, Albany WA. Each student will receive AU$10,500 per year for three years to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at The Australian National University and assist with accommodation expenses.

“I’m very proud to present Eliza and Aiden with the Northrop Grumman, ViaSat and Optus, Country Scholarship for Burgmann College. Northrop Grumman believes that investing in higher education is investing in a more knowledgeable and capable future workforce for Australia. We are thrilled to continue this valuable program, and look forward to supporting the next generation of STEM professionals,” said Irving.

“Supporting students who are under-represented in STEM disciplines, particularly young women from regional and rural areas, is an important step towards improving diversity and ultimately benefiting society as a whole – and it’s what makes this scholarship so important,” said Professor Mike Calford, provost at The Australian National University. “Scholarships such as this are integral to ensuring the next generation of scientists, mathematicians and engineers have every opportunity to reach their potential.”

Cowley is pursuing a bachelor of health science degree at The Australian National University. Her family owns a farm in Goondiwindi, where they grow wheat, barley and chick peas as well as raise sheep. She ranked first in her high school cohort in biology, and hopes to obtain a degree in medicine at The Australian National University.

Matson is seeking a bachelor of engineering degree (honours) at The Australian National University. For as long as he can remember, Matson has been a ‘tinkerer’ and enjoyed woodworking in his father’s workshop as a child. In addition to focusing on his studies, he looks forward to collaborating with peers and networking with the industry leaders of the future.

ViaSat is a global broadband services and technology company. The company ensures consumers, businesses, governments and military personnel have communications access - anywhere - whether on the ground or in-flight. For more information, please visit ViaSat at www.viasat.com.

Optus is Australia's leading commercial satellite provider, with the largest fleet of satellites servicing Australia and New Zealand. For more information please visit http://www.optus.com.au/business/satellite.

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Northrop Grumman Foundation and EarthEcho International Invite Australian Teachers to Examine Impacts of Plastic Pollution along Australia’s Southern Coast

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 20:30:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – April 12, 2018 – The Northrop Grumman Foundation and EarthEcho International invite Australia-based teachers (grades 6-8) to join Philippe Cousteau Jr. on an exploration of the effects of development and pollution on coastal areas near Melbourne, Australia. Like all EarthEcho Expeditions, Expedition: Plastic Seas leverages the rich Cousteau legacy of exploration and discovery to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education alive for today’s teachers. Selected teachers, known as Expedition Fellows, will leave this experience with classroom materials developed to inspire students to engage with engineering design around one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

Interested teachers can find more information on how to apply here: http://earthecho.org/expeditions. The application deadline is May 18, 2018, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline.

During Oct. 1-5, 2018 the selected Expedition Fellows join scientists and engineers to learn more about the consequences of coastal development and human pollution, particularly plastics, along Australia’s southern coast, with a focus on the ecosystems of Port Philip Bay.

Expedition Fellows participate in on-site environmental remediation activities that they then translate into adventure-based STEM learning modules guided by EarthEcho International staff and partners. These modules introduce students to innovative solutions that address pollution, including plastic trash in marine environments while challenging youth to develop their own solutions. During 2019, digital versions of the modules created by the Expedition Fellows will be provided online to classrooms across the world at no cost.

“EarthEcho Expeditions provide educators with a firsthand opportunity to experience environmental issues and meet the people who are developing solutions to solve them. Our focus with each expedition is to create place-based educational experiences that can be accessed globally through the work of our Expedition Fellows,” said Philippe Cousteau, Jr., founder of EarthEcho International. “Australia is home to some of our most important and endangered natural wonders. We are excited to partner with the Northrop Grumman Foundation on this year’s expedition to examine groundbreaking ways to protect these treasures and the people and communities who depend on them.”

“Northrop Grumman is thrilled to continue our support of EarthEcho International for a second year,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation and Northrop Grumman vice president of global corporate responsibility. “We look forward to working with educators in Australia to spark enthusiasm of STEM concepts and the environment in their students.”

Last year’s EarthEcho Expedition: Water by Design, brought 26 middle school teachers to Southern California for an exploration of water scarcity. Learning modules produced in that Expedition examined aquaponics, ocean desalination, groundwater replenishment, precision irrigation and water transport. STEM career videos featuring leading scientists and engineers from Northrop Grumman, NASA, Future Foods Farms, and municipal water districts gave students insight into STEM and environmental sustainability careers.

EarthEcho CEO Philippe Cousteau, Jr. (right), discusses the 2017 EarthEcho Expedition: Water by Design program which brought 26 middle school teachers to Southern California for an exploration of water scarcity. Cousteau will lead the 2018 expedition in Australia.

EarthEcho International is a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that youth have the power to change our planet. Established by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honor of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr. and grandfather legendary explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, our mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future. EarthEcho’s programs are developed for youth and teachers by youth and teachers. All of our resources are designed to equip new generations of leaders and problem solvers to identify and tackle environmental challenges in their own communities and beyond. For more information about EarthEcho International, visit www.earthecho.org.

Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally. They provide funding to sustainable STEM programs that span from preschool to high school and through collegiate levels, with a major emphasis on middle school students and teachers. In 2017, Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued outreach efforts by contributing over $20.4 million to diverse STEM-related groups such as AFA and CyberPatriot, the REC Foundation (VEX Robotics), National Science Teachers Association, Great Minds in Stem (Viva Technology) and EarthEcho International’s Expeditions.

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Northrop Grumman Foundation Congratulates Top 28 Teams Advancing to CyberPatriot National Finals Competition this April in Baltimore

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Filling a critical need for tomorrow's cyber defenders - high school and middle school youth prepare to compete for worldwide recognition and scholarship funds
Participation up 26 percent from prior year
24 percent of participants are female - 40 percent come from culturally diverse backgrounds

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – March 14, 2018 – The Northrop Grumman Foundation, presenting sponsor for the Air Force Association’s (AFA) CyberPatriot X competition, is proud to congratulate the top 25 high school and three middle school teams advancing to the national finals competition, April 16-18, in Baltimore, Maryland.

CyberPatriot, established by AFA, is the National Youth Cyber Education Program that's inspiring students toward careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. The program features the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, cyber camps, an elementary school education program and a new cyber education literature series.

This year's finalists represent schools and other organizations from California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts and Texas. Click here for a complete listing of finalists.

"We applaud AFA for its success on the 10-year anniversary of the national CyberPatriot program," said Sandra Evers-Manly, president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation and vice president of Northrop Grumman global corporate responsibility. "CyberPatriot has brought youth from all walks of life together to learn about the value of protecting our nation’s data and systems as well as the ethics, teamwork and trust needed for this important program. CyberPatriot is filling the much-needed pipeline of qualified cyber talent our nation needs and we couldn't be more pleased with the program’s success. CyberPatriot continues to prove how a hands-on STEM initiative can address a national imperative and make a dramatic impact."

A record 5,584 teams, up 26 percent from the previous year, competed this year in a series of online rounds where students were given a set of virtual images that represent operating systems and were tasked with finding vulnerabilities and hardening the system while maintaining critical services. Students competed from across the U.S. and in other parts of the world to be among the top finalists that receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the CyberPatriot National Finals in Baltimore.

"Thank you to all the teams who participated in CyberPatriot this year and congratulations to the national finalists. These teams inspire CyberPatriot participants to drive toward greater achievement year-over-year,” said Diane Miller, director, global cyber education and workforce development programs, Northrop Grumman. “The future of our nation’s security and global economy will depend on a strong, diverse cybersecurity workforce of tomorrow. We’re very excited that CyberPatriot participants pursue STEM and cyber education and career opportunities at a higher rate than the national average. CyberPatriot is also leading the way in building the pipeline of diverse cyber talent, with 24 percent of participants being female and 40 percent coming from culturally diverse backgrounds.”

In its eighth year as presenting sponsor, the Northrop Grumman Foundation and Northrop Grumman Corporation continue to devote time, talent and resources to support CyberPatriot. In addition to the foundation's financial support, Northrop Grumman awards annual scholarship funds to the top winning teams and contributes employee volunteers and mentors. The company also provides internships to CyberPatriot competitors, as do other industry and government organizations.

Northrop Grumman also continues to offer the successful CyberPatriot formula internationally. Northrop Grumman is in its fourth year partnering with Cyber Security Challenge UK on CyberCenturion, the U.K. adaptation of CyberPatriot. That program just concluded its 2018 competition.

Northrop Grumman has also partnered with King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on CyberArabia, designed to foster innovation in cyber security among Saudi university students.

For more information go to www.northropgrumman.com/foundation.

The Air Force Association is a nonprofit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Their mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and the Air Force Heritage.

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Northrop Grumman Announces Winners of 2018 CyberCenturion Competition to Find Diverse Cyber Security Talent of the Future

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:30:00 GMT

LONDON – March 12, 2018 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 CyberCenturion competition following an exciting face-to-face final against the clock between 10 teams aged 12-18 years.

The CyberCenturion team winners were announced at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, London, where the finals were held following a daylong competition on March 8. Northrop Grumman leads CyberCenturion in partnership with Cyber Security Challenge U.K.

The overall winner of the CyberCenturion national finals was: St. George’s School, Edgbaston.

The runners-up were St. Paul’s School, Barnes and Frome College, Somerset.

Team category winners were:

All male team winners - St. George's School, Edgbaston
All female team winners - Bayside Comprehensive School, Gibraltar
Mixed team winners – St. Paul’s School, Barnes
Cadet team winners - Sandbach School Combined Cadet Force

The prize awarded to the overall winners was a visit to the U.S. to see Northrop Grumman’s facilities and learn more about cyber security. In addition, each of the winning teams received trophies and medals, and have the opportunity to build key networks with individuals in the industry who could help them work toward a career in cyber security.

“Creating greater awareness of STEM and building a more diverse workforce is a national imperative, and CyberCenturion is spearheading these efforts, helping to address the urgent need to foster the cyber talent of the future. CyberCenturion’s growth in popularity as a means of engaging talented young individuals curious about technology and cyber security has been amazing, and it is particularly pleasing to see diversity among the teams, with an all-girls team and a cadets team competing in the finals this year,” said Andrew Tyler, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Europe. “We congratulate our winners and all of the teams who took part in the competition on their achievements and look forward to the positive impact they will make in the future in addressing our global security challenges.”

“CyberCenturion is inspiring young people, early-on, from different locations, educational experiences and backgrounds to get excited about academics and careers in this much-needed field,” said Diane Miller, director, Global Cyber Education and Workforce Development Programs, Northrop Grumman. “We are proud to partner with the Air Force Association (AFA) on this critical STEM initiative.”

The 10 finalists were among teams from across the U.K. and Overseas Territories who competed in a series of intense qualifying rounds which took place during the last six months, to reach the finals. The competition scenario in the finals required the teams to adopt the persona of security experts working for a fictional gaming association that has been tasked with helping to secure the gaming industry after a spate of cyber security attacks. Competitors used their cyber security skills to identify vulnerabilities in the networks, make critical patches and defend the system against attacks.

Now in its fourth consecutive year, CyberCenturion is the U.K.'s first team-based cyber security contest specifically designed to attract 12-18 year olds. The competition aims to engage and inspire talented young people with an interest in cyber as a way to address the national skills gap in STEM subjects and encourage careers in cyber security.

CyberCenturion is the U.K. version of the proven CyberPatriot competition, part of a major U.S. national youth cyber STEM education programme presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and created by the AFA. It is part of the company's commitment to promoting STEM education and to helping build the U.K.'s pool of diverse talent in cyber security. The CyberPatriot competition in the U.S. has already engaged more than 300,000 children, educating them on the opportunities in cyber security across the U.S. Eighty percent of those who have taken part in CyberPatriot now plan to pursue a higher education course in cyber or STEM.

The competition is one of many initiatives led by Northrop Grumman to help identify the best young cyber talent. Northrop Grumman is addressing the cyber talent issue around the world and in addition to CyberCenturion in Europe and CyberPatriot in the U.S., the company now also has CyberArabia in the Middle East.

The AFA is a nonprofit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association.

Cyber Security Challenge U.K. is a nationwide programme aimed at bringing more talented people into the cyber security profession and build a bigger U.K. cyber talent pool to help address the skills shortage that affects government bodies, businesses and citizens alike.

The overall winners of the 2018 CyberCenturion national finals, “You Really Can’t ‘C’ Me” from St. George’s School ,Egbaston, receiving their prize from Oliver Dowden MP, Minister for Implementation, Cabinet Office (second from left) and Andrew Tyler, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Europe (far right).

Northrop Grumman is a recognised leader in cyber resilience solutions with more than 30 years’ experience in cyber security and information assurance. The company is a member of CyberFirst and CyberInvest, and leads CyberCenturion. To find out more about CyberCenturion go to: http://cybersecuritychallenge.org.uk/

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Northrop Grumman Maintains Top Ratings on Two Corporate Sustainability Benchmarks

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Dec. 6, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been acknowledged as a sustainability leader on the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for a second consecutive year and has earned a leadership score in CDP’s 2017 Climate Change disclosure for the sixth consecutive year.

Northrop Grumman was again recognized on the DJSI North America list, a highly regarded standard for corporate sustainability, as one of the top companies for environmental, social and governance performance. The company maintained its “A-” performance rating and its position within the leadership band on the CDP Climate Change disclosure which recognizes the company’s strong performance in awareness, disclosure and management of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

Northrop Grumman’s 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility including diversity and inclusion; employee engagement; support for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; environmental sustainability; supplier diversity and ethics. The Corporate Responsibility Report is available online at: http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Pages/Reports.aspx

More information on the DJSI ranking is available at: http://www.sustainability-indices.com – and the CDP listing at: https://www.cdp.net/en/scores-2017

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Northrop Grumman Awards Scholarships to Australian Professors

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 23:20:00 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia – Dec. 5, 2017 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will support multiyear research projects of three Australian academics with initial grants of AU$75,000 for interdisciplinary research collaboration in engineering, quantum communications, human machine interactions and cognitive radio systems.

Senator Birmingham announced the awards recently at Parliament House. They were presented to Robert Malaney, associate professor, University of New South Wales; Roberto Sabatini, professor, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and Tansu Alpcan, associate professor, University of Melbourne.

“As the speed of technological change rapidly increases it’s critical that we continue to support research and development and embrace innovation. Investment and collaboration from private sector partners like Northrop Grumman is key to ensuring the outstanding research of Australian academics is closely linked to industry,” Minister Birmingham said.

“The professorial scholarships are a continuation of Northrop Grumman’s collaboration with academic institutions in Australia,” said Ian Irving, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia. “We will continue to invest in research and development programs in order to support the development of advanced technologies in Australia, increase the capability of our defence industry and to assist the development of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that help develop a capable future workforce.”

L to R: Eric Reinke, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems; Tansu Alpcan, associate professor, University of Melbourne; Robert Malaney, associate professor, University of New South Wales; Roberto Sabatini, professor, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Ian Irving, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia; Warren King, CMAX Advisory.

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Northrop Grumman Signs Mentor Protégé Agreement with S&K Electronics

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 22:30:00 GMT

BALTIMORE – Dec. 5, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has signed a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) mentor protégé agreement with S&K Electronics, a Small Disadvantaged and HUBZone Business chartered and owned by the confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes. Located on the Flathead Reservation in Ronan, Montana, S&K Electronics will receive development assistance from Northrop Grumman, which will support S&K Electronics’ capabilities to manufacture printed circuit card assemblies for Northrop Grumman programs.

The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program provides a framework for prime contractors to pair with small businesses to help their protégés expand their business skills and better compete for DoD contracts. The relationships benefit the protégé, the mentor and DoD. The mentor protégé program is part of the DoD’s Office of Small Business Programs and is a key initiative within Northrop Grumman’s Global Supply Chain Supplier Diversity Program.

Northrop Grumman will provide training and support to help S&K Electronics optimize its processes, enhance its equipment and technology and improve the knowledge and skills of its workforce. As part of the program, Salish Kootenai College will provide training and certification on the use of 3D printers and potentially offer additional, related training.

“Northrop Grumman has had a positive relationship with S&K Electronics for several years and is pleased to embark on this mentor protégé agreement,” said Janine Nyre, sector vice president of global supply chain, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. “As a result of the U.S. Department of Defense’s sponsorship our partnership is now able to do even more. Supporting S&K Electronics’ capabilities benefits both Northrop Grumman and DoD, and I am especially excited about the real world training opportunities that will soon be available to students at Salish Kootenai College.”

“This agreement marks the start of another level of engagement with Northrop Grumman that speaks well of our two companies’ past collaboration,” said Lawrence Hall, president of S&K Electronics. “We are looking forward to improving our skills and processes in order to provide world class manufacturing services to Northrop Grumman and DoD.”

Northrop Grumman has exceeded the 23 percent statutory small business goal for more than 10 straight years and more than 32 percent of its suppliers are small businesses and women, or minority-owned firms. Northrop Grumman has mentored more than 130 small businesses through the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program since 1992 and has received 23 Nunn-Perry Awards, more than any other company in the program. Nunn-Perry awards are the highest honor a company can receive in the Mentor Protégé program.

L to R: Steven Michaels, Northrop Grumman; David Sikora, United States Air Force; Larry Hall, S&K Electronics; and Sandra Boham, Salish Kootenai College display the signed mentor protégé partnership certificates.

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The Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy Announces 2017-18 Cohort of Teacher Fellows

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Dec. 4, 2017 – The Northrop Grumman Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association announced the selection of 27 middle school science, technology, and engineering teachers as 2017-18 Teacher Fellows in the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy. Selected from school districts in Northrop Grumman communities across the country, the Teacher Fellows will participate in a variety of science, technology, and engineering-related activities and professional learning opportunities.

“We are excited to welcome the newest 27 Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy Fellows into the program,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman’s vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president, the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “Through this year-long program, which includes three weeks connecting with Northrop Grumman employees at our facilities, we are helping to bridge the connection between critical workforce skills and what they do in the classroom each and every day to support their students.”

“Each of these Teacher Fellows have a strong desire to make STEM learning more accessible, relevant, and exciting for their students,” said NSTA Executive Director Dr. David Evans. “Through the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy these educators will receive support, resources, and a professional community to help them enrich their teaching and feel more confident and passionate about the critical work they do in inspiring today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leading STEM professionals.”

Attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Atlanta, March 15-18, 2018, where they will engage in the latest instructional practices related to the Next Generation Science Standards;
Participate in a five-day workshop at a Northrop Grumman facility during the summer of 2018 in Los Angeles, California, where they will discuss teaching strategies for integrating effective and authentic engineering design practices in their classroom;
Participate in an immersive, 80-hour externship at a local Northrop Grumman facility during the summer of 2018 where they will be partnered with an engineer/technologist to observe and experience critical workforce skills in action;
Develop lesson(s)/units that integrate an authentic and real-world application linked to their externship experiences; and
Develop tools/resources to share with colleagues to help build capacity for engineering and technology instruction within their schools and districts.

The Teacher Fellows will also receive a comprehensive NSTA membership package and an opportunity to participate in a variety of web-based professional learning activities, including a specially designated online learning community.

Launched in 2016, the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy was created to help enhance teacher confidence and classroom excellence in science, technology, and engineering, while increasing teacher understanding about the skills needed for a scientifically literate workforce.

For a list of the 2017-18 Teacher Fellows or to learn more about the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy, visit http://www.nsta.org/northropgrumman/.

Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally. They provide funding to sustainable STEM programs that span from preschool to high school and through collegiate levels, with a major emphasis on middle school students and teachers. In 2016, the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued outreach efforts by contributing $19.2 million to diverse STEM-related groups such as the Air Force Association (CyberPatriot),EarthEcho International, the REC Foundation (VEX Robotics), NSTA and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering.

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Northrop Grumman Earns Top Score in 2018 Corporate Equality Index

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Nov. 10, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

“We are pleased to receive this ranking for a fourth year in a row, which demonstrates our continued focus on this important area,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman and president, Northrop Grumman Foundation. “Northrop Grumman believes that creating a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and increasing productivity and profitability, and is a central reason for our business success. Supporting our LGBT employees is a vital component of our diversity and inclusion commitment, and our drive to build the best culture at Northrop Grumman.”

The 2018 CEI survey evaluated LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. By satisfying all of the criteria Northrop Grumman has been designated as a CEI Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.

Northrop Grumman has produced a comprehensive transgender toolkit and education program for managers and employees; employees and the company have participated in several recent Pride parades; and led by the company’s Pride in Diversity Alliance employee resource group, has been involved in many LGBT community activities.

For more information on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index or to download a copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.

Earlier this year Northrop Grumman was ranked 29th on DiversityInc's annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. The company remained the top rated aerospace and defense company in the overall rankings and was ranked No. 1 for veterans, and No. 2 for executive women and support for people with disabilities.

Northrop Grumman employees participated in the 2017 Chicago Pride Parade

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Northrop Grumman’s Christy Predaina Receives Emerging Leader Award at Society of Women Engineer’s Conference

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Christy Predaina, director of program management operations, Northrop Grumman Technology Services

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 30, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employee Christine M. Predaina received the Emerging Leader Award at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) annual conference held this weekend in Austin, Texas. She was recognized for demonstrating leadership while developing the next generation of engineering trailblazers and for advancing an innovative approach to systems engineering collaboration. SWE advocates for change for women in engineering and its annual awards program recognizes innovators and leaders who are supporting the enrichment and advancement of women in engineering.

Mary Petryszyn, sector vice president and general manager of the Land and Avionics C4ISR division for Northrop Grumman’s

Mary Petryszyn, sector vice president and general manager ,Land and Avionics C4ISR division, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems

Mission Systems sector, was a keynote speaker at the conference. With a theme of “Life, Love and Leadership,” Petryszyn spoke about her journey in engineering and how life experiences can shape your personal and professional growth. She shared lessons learned from her own career, including insights regarding relationship-building, learning, leadership and embracing challenges.

Predaina is director of program management operations for Northrop Grumman’s Technology Services sector overseeing program performance across a diverse multi-billion dollar global portfolio. Previously she led teams through complex engineering problems in hardware design and manufacturing; software; technology research and development; systems integration; engineering process improvement; mission assurance; and multi-national global security programs.

Predaina is active in Northrop Grumman employee resource groups, is the executive sponsor of the global Northrop Grumman Women’s International Network and has mentored many engineering students and young professionals. She had a feature role in DiscoverE’s Girl Day national social media campaign during National Engineers Week. Predaina is a life member of SWE and was a catalyst for sponsoring hundreds of SWE memberships at Northrop Grumman.

She earned bachelor’s degrees in computer science, and astrophysical and planetary sciences from the University of Colorado, and a master’s degree in engineering management from George Washington University.

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Philippe Cousteau Jr.’s EarthEcho International and the Northrop Grumman Foundation Bring Real World Science and Exploration to the Classroom with EarthEcho Expedition: Water by Design

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:30:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Oct. 19, 2017 - Leading environmental education and youth leadership nonprofit EarthEcho International is bringing 26 U.S.-based middle school teachers from across the country on an exploration of water scarcity in Southern California. Led by explorer and environmental advocate Philippe Cousteau, Jr., EarthEcho Expedition: Water by Design takes place October 23-27, through the support of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. The initiative is part of EarthEcho Expeditions, an annual program that leverages the rich Cousteau legacy of exploration and discovery to bring STEM education alive for today’s 21st Century learners and their educators.

“EarthEcho Expeditions provides educators with the opportunity to bring the frontlines of environmental science and solutions into the classroom through exciting first-hand experiences that they can share with students around the world,” said Philippe Cousteau, Jr., founder of EarthEcho International. “Water quality and scarcity are growing issues for communities worldwide. The resources created through EarthEcho Expedition: Water by Design will help inspire and equip a new generation of environmental champions and problem solvers to create a brighter, more sustainable future starting in their own communities.”

`Philippe Cousteau and South American students working in the stormwater treatment areas with the South Florida Water Management District during EarthEcho Expedition: Beyond the Dead Zone`

The participating teachers - or EarthEcho Expedition Fellows - will learn firsthand from scientists and engineers in Southern California by examining how urban communities are implementing community resilience practices to better manage water resources. Water by Design will explore issues of water management and scarcity as they relate to the impacts of the ongoing drought on both human health and development and natural coastal and ocean systems. Expedition Fellows will experience on-site production of video resources and participate in collaborative curriculum development of adventure-based STEM learning modules. These modules will introduce students across the world to the innovative engineering and technology solutions being implemented to conserve water resources. During 2018, the EarthEcho Expedition: Water by Design modules created by these teachers for middle school classrooms will be distributed digitally to schools across the world at no charge.

EarthEcho Expedition: Water by Design Expedition Fellows will explore a broad range of water-related issues and solutions including the following:

Exploration of the water supply that provides water for the more than 10 million Los Angeles county residents with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Examination of the innovative technology used to predict water resource availability with NASA’s Airborne Snow Observatory and Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Understanding the process of desalinization at the West Basin Water Education Center to explore how to safely and effectively use ocean water to supplement the regional water supply
Visiting one of the largest aquaponics farms in the U.S. to understand how this innovative farming practice can reduce water resource consumption.

Selected from hundreds of submissions nationwide, the EarthEcho Expedition: Water by Design Expedition Fellows bring diverse experiences and a passion for sharing STEM learning with their students. A full list of the 2017 Fellows and the schools they represent can be found at the end of this press release. You can also learn more about these remarkable teachers by visiting the EarthEcho website.

“We are thrilled to support teachers for the 2017 EarthEcho expedition in Southern California,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, Northrop Grumman’s vice president of global corporate responsibility, and president, the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “This is a unique opportunity for middle school teachers to experience an expedition first hand and bring the topic of water scarcity and the innovative engineering and technology solutions addressing the issue back into their classrooms. This initiative is closely tied to the company’s commitment to supporting environmental awareness and stewardship and we are proud to partner with EarthEcho to bring this opportunity to life.”

EarthEcho Expeditions: Water by Design is made possible through the generous support of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. In addition, the following organizations are collaborating with EarthEcho Expeditions to provide experts, resources and one-of-a kind educator experiences: West Basin Municipal Water District; Orange County Water District; The Ocean Institute; Los Angeles Water and Power; Future Foods Farms; Environmental Charter School; NASA Jet Propulsion laboratory; NASA Airborne Snow Observatory; The North Face; Washington Middle School; and The Journey School.

For more information and updates on EarthEcho Expedition: Water by Design follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/earthecho Twitter: www.twitter.com/earthecho and Instagram: www.instagram.com/earthecho/. Check in with Philippe Cousteau and our Expedition Fellows by following #expeditionee.

EarthEcho 2017 Expedition Fellows

Name	City, State	School Name	Grade Level
Adrian Polizu	Torrance, CA	Madrona Middle School	7 & 8
Amy Truemper	Aurora, IL	Bednarcik Junior High School	7 & 8
Csilla Koppany	La Habra, CA	Imperial Middle School	8
Daryth Morrissey	Fountain Valley, CA	Vista View Middle School	7 & 8
Debra Brice	San Marcos, CA	San Marcos Middle School	8
Erika Magdalena Coronado	South Gate, CA	South Gate Middle School STEM Magnet	6
Heather Hendricks	Palmdale, CA	The Palmdale Aerospace Academy	6
Jim Trogdon	Coventry, OH	Coventry Middle School	6
Jinny Jung	North Hollywood, CA	Walter Reed Middle School	7 & 8
Katie Cohen	Oak Park, CA	Medea Creek Middle School	6-8
Kelsey McFadden	Los Angeles, CA	Girls Academic Leadership Academy	6 & 7
Kerry Cogan	Lawndale, CA	Will Rogers Middle School	6 & 8
Kim Jones	Los Angeles, CA	Thomas Starr King Middle School - Environmental STEAM Magnet	6
Laura Griffith	Los Angeles, CA	Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet School	7 & 8
Lawrence Ramos	Los Angeles, CA	Emerson Community Charter Middle School	6-8
Marianna O'Brien	Santa Monica, CA	Lincoln Middle School	8
Mary Shalaby	Lawndale, CA	Will Rogers Middle School	7
Mike Hale	Ladera Ranch, CA	Ladera Ranch Middle School	7 & 8
Susan Tate	Whitehall, MI	Whitehall Middle School	8
Tara O'Gorman	Scarsdale, NY	Casimir Pulaski School	5
Tashanda Giles-Jones	Inglewood, CA	Environmental Charter Middle School	6-8
Teresa Sikora	Rockledge, FL	Andersen Elementary School	5
Veronica Gardea	Los Angeles, CA	Thomas Starr King Environmental STEAM Magnet	6
Wendy Martinez	Arroyo Grande, CA	Harloe Elementary School	5
Winston Chang	South Gate, CA	Valiente College Preparatory Charter School	5 & 6

For more information about Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation, visit the www.northropgrumman.com/foundation

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King Saud University Partners with Northrop Grumman for CyberArabia to Drive Innovation in Cyber Security Among University Students Nationwide

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT

RIYADH, Oct. 9, 2017 – King Saud University and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) are joining hands for CyberArabia to foster innovation in cyber security among Saudi university students.

The third annual cyber security workshop and competition, CyberArabia, to be held Oct. 11-12, 2017, is part of the company’s global commitment to cyber education and workforce development, and will include a cyber defense competition that recognizes winners on both the men’s and women’s campuses across Saudi universities.

Walid Abukhaled, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Middle East, said, “We are delighted to partner with King Saud University for the third consecutive year to host the CyberArabia competition. Each year we witness outstanding and talented students, men and women alike, from across the Kingdom come together to put their skills to the test. While the competition is fun, the importance of building cyber skills is quite serious and important to the Kingdom.”

Commenting on their collaboration Dr. Jalal Al-Muhtadi, director, Center of Excellence in Information Assurance, King Saud University said, “It is an honor to host the CyberArabia competition. Events such as this help to build a foundation among the students in the field of engineering and technology and create awareness about cyber security and the serious threats posed by cyber attacks.”

Following the hands-on workshop portion of CyberArabia, the competition challenges students to find and eradicate cybersecurity vulnerabilities in virtual images of common operating systems. Not only are the students challenged to put their cyber skills to the test, they must do so in a limited time. The structure of the competition helps to reinforce professional skills such as leadership, collaboration, teamwork and communication. Those teams that work best together to quickly identify vulnerabilities and harden their systems will be the most successful.

CyberArabia was inspired by and is supported by CyberPatriot, a U.S.-based, youth cyber-defense competition created in 2009 by the nonprofit Air Force Association and presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation. More than 4,400 teams of students participated in CyberPatriot IX last year. In addition, Northrop Grumman has partnered with Cyber Security Challenge UK to sponsor CyberCenturion, the first team-based cyber security contest in the United Kingdom.

A video on CyberArabia can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/bcuU4uw6V-c

The Air Force Association is a nonprofit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Its mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor airmen and our Air Force heritage.

Northrop Grumman is committed to preparing tomorrow’s cyber workforce and is engaged in supporting numerous cyber security education, training and technology initiatives globally. For more information on Northrop Grumman in cyber, click here.

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Northrop Grumman’s Alisha Madison and Joanee’ Johnson Honored at Women of Color STEM Conference

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:00:00 GMT

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Oct. 9, 2017 –Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) employees Alisha Madison and Joanee’ Johnson were honored at the 22nd Annual Women of Color STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference in Detroit this weekend. The conference recognizes outstanding women in STEM fields, provides opportunities for professional development, networking and recruiting, and promotes the increased involvement of women and minority groups in STEM careers by highlighting the success of others.

Alisha Madison, Northrop Grumman

Joanee' Johnson, Northrop Grumman

Madison received the College-level Promotion of Education award which “demonstrates an exemplary commitment to enhancing the opportunities for minorities in technology careers through promotion of scientific and technical education programs,” according to the conference organizers. She is a senior manager of business process analysis and proposal management for Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems sector.

Madison is active in the community and she started the Bella Network in 2016 to give underrepresented women access to corporate, professional and entrepreneurial women that can help them elevate their careers and businesses to the next level of success. She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California at Irvine and a master’s degree in business from Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Johnson, manager of mission assurance for Northrop Grumman Technology Services received the Industry – Community Service award, which recognizes an employee “who uses technology in novel ways to improve access to jobs and educational opportunities, and boost understanding of technology's potential to improve access to useful services.”

She is a Six Sigma Green Belt and has more than 27 years of technical experience in Capability Maturity Model Integration Level 5 software development, and program and engineering management. Johnson’s community service recognition includes a Leadership and Community Involvement award from the San Diego chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and a Woman of Distinction award from Women Incorporated, San Diego. She is active in Northrop Grumman employee resource groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics and Asian-Pacific Islander Americans; the San Diego chapter of Jack and Jill of America; Girl Scouts of America; and the NSBE Summer Engineering Experience for Kids program. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in engineering management from National University.

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Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, a San Diego Middle School, Celebrated the Opening of a Fab School Lab Funded by the Northrop Grumman Foundation

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 19:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Oct. 6, 2017 – Northrop Grumman recognizes the value of stimulating the interest of our youth in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The shortage of skilled professionals in our workforce impacts our nation’s competitiveness and national security. The Northrop Grumman Foundation is proud to find schools and educators like those at Harriet Tubman Village Charter School who are working hard to implement programs to get students excited about, and engaged in STEM.

Harriett Tubman was one of five schools from across the country that was selected as a Fab School Labs contest winner in 2016. Each school that was chosen received a grant of up to $100,000 to create the STEM classroom of their dream. The Fab School Labs contest was designed to drive student interest in STEM by providing public middle school teachers and administrators the chance to create a dream STEM lab and giving students access to the latest learning tools and technologies that stimulate as well as teach.

Part of the Fab School School lab at the Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, San Diego. Funded by the Northrop Grumman Foundation, under the Fab School Labs program.

Harriett Tubman recently commemorated its new state-of-the-art facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the new Fab Lab space. The event celebrated the hard work of everyone in San Diego who helped to make this dream a reality by providing much needed redesign and tools to teach skills needed for 21st century learning and college and career readiness.

Printing equipment in the Fab School School lab at the Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, San Diego. Funded by the Northrop Grumman Foundation, under the Fab School Labs program.

“Northrop Grumman congratulates each of our Fab School Labs winners, all of our participating schools and all the STEM teachers across the country who work tirelessly every day to engage and inspire their students,” said Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman, and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation.

Local TV news coverage of the event in San Diego, can be found here:

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Science-Lab-Receives-New-Tools_San-Diego-448654723.html

To learn more about the Fab School Labs contest, visit www.FabSchoolLabs.com.

Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally. They provide funding to sustainable STEM programs that span from preschool to high school and through collegiate levels, with a major emphasis on middle school students and teachers. In 2016, Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued outreach efforts by contributing more than $19 million to diverse STEM-related groups such as the Air Force Association (CyberPatriot), the REC Foundation (VEX Robotics), National Science Teachers Association, and the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering. For more information, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/foundation

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Northrop Grumman Screens in Norway, Into the Unknown Documentary Film on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to Inspire Next Generation of Engineers and Scientists

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 09:00:00 GMT

OSLO – Oct. 4, 2017 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is highlighting NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) programme to audiences in Norway in a series of special screenings of the documentary film Into the Unknown as part of the company’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education outreach efforts. This is the first time Into the Unknown will be shown in Norway.

Northrop Grumman will be screening "Into the Unkown" in Norway, a film describing the construction of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

The film, developed by the Northrop Grumman Foundation as a resource for teachers, students and space enthusiasts, is the story of building NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the revolutionary scientific successor to the Hubble space telescope. Featuring dynamic scenes of construction, conversations with scientists and engineers, and stunning visuals, Into the Unknown provides an in-depth look at one of the most daring scientific missions ever attempted.

The film will be screened during the third week of October at different science centres and museums in Oslo, Sarpsborg, Trondheim, Bodø and Andøya. Students and teachers from selected schools, as well as others, will view the film and have a chance to speak to scientists and engineers from NASA and Northrop Grumman. They will share how NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will become the premier space observatory for astronomers worldwide, extending the discoveries of the Hubble telescope and pushing the boundaries of what is capable for spacecraft.

“Into the Unknown gives a fascinating insight into innovative technologies, engineering and science behind the largest space telescope to launch, and its role in looking for the first stars and galaxies that were created,” says Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president, global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman, and president, the Northrop Grumman Foundation. “We hope the film will inspire and encourage students to pursue academic studies and careers in STEM, and strive to become the next generation of space scientists.”

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is made up of four major components — the telescope, the integrated science instrument module, the spacecraft, and the sunshield. Northrop Grumman is under contract from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the design and development of the telescope’s optics, sunshield, and spacecraft. The Mid-Infrared Instrument, one of the key science instruments onboard, was designed, built and tested in the U.K.

Due for launch in spring 2019, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful infrared space telescope ever built and will observe the most distant objects in the universe, provide images of the first galaxies formed, and study unexplored planets around distant stars. The James Webb Space Telescope is a joint project of NASA, ESA and the Canadian Space Agency.

Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are committed to expanding and enhancing the pipeline of diverse, talented STEM students globally. They provide funding for sustainable STEM programmes that span from pre-school to high school and through to university levels, with a major emphasis on middle school students and teachers. In 2016, Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation continued outreach efforts by contributing more than $19 million globally to support diverse STEM-related activities and groups.

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