CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace
Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), is a lead
sponsor of AirSpace Minnesota's new Aviation Learning Center (ALC),
and the sole sponsor of the ALC wind tunnel. The company donated
$25,000 to the project as part of its
ongoing efforts to promote science, technology, engineering and
math (STEM) education. The donation was presented to Kristi Rollag Wangstad, president of AirSpace
Minnesota, by Mark Skarohlid,
general manager at UTC Aerospace Systems' Sensors and Integrated
Systems business in Burnsville,
Minn.
The ALC is expected to open in 2015. As one of the educational
hands-on tools in the ALC, the wind tunnel will teach students the
basic concepts of aerodynamics. Skarohlid, who also serves on the
AirSpace Minnesota board of directors said, "The Sensors and
Integrated Systems business is known for cutting edge technology in
aerodynamic sensing, and this sponsorship is a natural fit. We look
forward to furthering STEM education for the thousands of people
who will visit the ALC in the future."
UTC Aerospace Systems currently operates eight active wind
tunnels at its Burnsville facility
to support a range of commercial and military aircraft programs for
customers around the world. The company is also well-known for its
support of STEM education, including activities such as judging
local and state robotics competitions at both the high school and
collegiate level, supporting the Society of Women Engineers, annual
sponsorship of the FOX9 Girls & Science event, and actively
supporting school career fairs.
AirSpace Minnesota is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to chronicle Minnesota's
aerospace and aviation legacy, and help students discover the
creativity and value of skills and careers involving science,
technology, engineering and mathematics. Learn more at
www.airspacemn.org.
UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services
integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense
industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base
with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service
facilities.
United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified
company providing high technology products and services to the
building and aerospace industries.
SOURCE UTC Aerospace Systems