We’re happy to welcome Lockheed Martin back as a ROBOTICON program partner for the second year in a row. Lockheed Martin has an important presence right here in Tampa Bay, in Oldsmar where around 500 employees work at this Mission Systems and Training division, which manufactures and assembles parts for military and commercial equipment. With the new FIRST Launch season focused on space themed challenges, Lockheed Martin brings a legacy of experttise and experience in the field. Read on to learn more about Lockheed Martin, what they do and why they’ll be at ROBOTICON Tampa Bay!
RTB: Why is your organization supporting ROBOTICON Tampa Bay?
LM: We strive to be a valued partner to our neighbors and our local communities. Advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is a critical focus for Lockheed Martin. ROBOTICON aligns with this focus and inspires students to pursue careers in robotics and engineering.
RTB: Why do you think ROBOTICON is important?
LM: We know firsthand the importance of educating our young people in STEM areas. Our future success – and our nation’s technological advantage – depend on a constant supply of highly trained, highly capable technical talent. Events like ROBOTICON help inspire students today and continue to build our talent pipeline.
RTB: What do you hope for youth attending the event?
LM: We believe strongly that advancing STEM education requires collaboration among industry, educators, policy makers and families. As an industry leader, Lockheed Martin, with an employee population that includes 49,000 engineers, scientists and IT professionals, is committed to working with these groups to develop programs that educate and inspire tomorrow’s scientists, engineers and mathematicians. An engineering career path will allow students to experience the satisfaction of problem solving and allow them to work with cool technology.
Our people know their work is making a difference on an astronomical scale. We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can too. It’s this culture of innovation – this passion for doing whatever it takes to bring about a better world – that makes working at Lockheed Martin such a rewarding experience.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. This year the company received three Edison Awards for ground-breaking innovations in autonomy, satellite technology and directed energy.
To meet engineers from Lockheed Martin, see some of the things they’re working on, and learn more about related academic and career pathways , join us September 29 & 30 at the University of South Florida Yuengling Center !
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