 |
| Captain Mohamed al-Khater with other learners at space camp held in Huntsville, Alabama |
Captain Mohamed al-Khater was part of a group of more than 90 delegates and students from 11 countries taking part in a weeklong training adventure.
“The programme was very beneficial, and proved to be creative and innovative in teaching us techniques that we were able to implement with our teams upon returning home. This is an excellent initiative from Boeing, and I am very excited to have been part of it,” said Captain Mohamed.
This year’s group of participants represented some 11 countries, 16 American States, and the District of Columbia. Since 1992, more than 800 teachers have participated in Boeing’s annual programme, designed to help them motivate their students in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), which is estimated to have reached more than 400,000 students around the world.
The Boeing Educators to Space Camp programme uses information on current space exploration initiatives to enhance teaching skills in presenting STEM lessons in a way that will inspire students and help ensure a skilled workforce for a globally competitive technology market.
The group participated in activities such as simulated space missions, astronaut training, and lectures by rocketry and space exploration experts.
“Boeing is an active advocate of educational advancement and has a long-term commitment to community development in the Middle East,” said Jeffrey Johnson, president of Boeing Middle East.
“By offering students and educators a chance to take part in the Space Camp programme, we are focusing on elevating the quality of education in the region, so that students can excel in a competitive global market.”
The programme provides full scholarships to teachers in communities where Boeing has education partnerships and/or a business presence. Working with educational institutions and community leaders around the world, Boeing distributes scholarships to partner schools and districts, which then select the teachers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to increasing student interest in STEM.
Boeing and the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science & Research, and Community Development collaborated on selecting Qatar’s first participant in this programme.
