[SatNews] The latest award for the Company comes in the area of support for math and science education...

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company has received a 2011 Community Impact Award from the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal for the company’s commitment to improving math and science education during a November 3rd Corporate Philanthropy Awards ceremony in Santa Clara. Lockheed Martin was recognized for its long-standing support of the Bay Area-based Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education (IISME) that brings together industry and education to improve the quality of science, math and technology instruction in local schools. A key IISME initiative is its Summer Fellowship Program that places teachers in local companies to augment their skills in solving real-world challenges and then inspire their students once they return to the classroom. Lockheed Martin has sponsored a total of 334 teacher fellowships over the past 27 years. In addition to IISME, Lockheed Martin supports other educational ventures in Santa Clara County. Employees volunteer in the classroom to excite students in kindergarten through high school about careers that have their foundation in science, technology, engineering, and math. They also support after-school robotics competitions and entrepreneurship programs that develop competitive skills.