Your browser is not supported.
For the best experience, please access this site using the latest version of the following browsers:
By closing this window you acknowledge that your experience on this website may be degraded.
Ascend Academy: Honeywell Aerospace’s NASA Space Camp® experience lifts off a new generation of STEM innovators
Honeywell Aerospace’s newly rebranded Ascend Academy brings 98 students and community partners from around the world to Huntsville, Alabama for a transformative week of STEM, leadership and aerospace exploration.
Honeywell Aerospace’s long-standing Space Camp experience enters an exciting new chapter as Ascend Academy, a name designed to better reflect the mission, legacy and vision of the program. The refreshed identity will be visible throughout the NASA’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center during the camp week, aligning the initiative more closely with our commitment to developing future aerospace talent.
This year marks a significant milestone: Ascend Academy is a dedicated Honeywell Aerospace week, complete with custom curriculum, branded experiences and immersive programming tailored specifically to our students.
“We’re invested not only in STEM education, but in the future of space exploration. That includes the technologies and systems we build, but also the people who make space exploration possible”
Matt Milas
President of Defense & Space at Honeywell Aerospace
Interest in the program continues to grow, with 135 applications received and 98 students accepted, plus 15 participants from key nonprofit partners including Gentlemen’s Quest of Tampa, Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale, and Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City.
This year’s cohort represents:
This global footprint aligns strongly with Honeywell Aerospace’s CSI pillar of Creating Tomorrow’s Innovators, expanding access to STEM pathways and fueling long-term workforce development.
Ascend Academy’s curriculum blends mission simulations, aerospace labs, teamwork challenges and leadership workshops — content Honeywell helped design over the years and continues to evolve. Next year, the program will integrate even more aviation-focused experiences, deepening alignment with Honeywell Aerospace’s mission.
Students will also hear from inspiring speakers, including:
These leaders exemplify diversity of experience and the passion behind Honeywell’s commitment to STEM education.
The inaugural Honeywell Aerospace program at Space Camp® takes place October 4-9, 2026. The application process for 2027 opens in May.
Communications and brand teams will be on-site capturing photos, video and impact moments throughout Ascend Academy week. This content will support digital signage, internal storytelling, social campaigns, talent acquisition needs and a dedicated web page showcasing the Ascend Academy experience.
A post-event highlight video will give students, families, employees, and partners a vibrant look at the week’s energy—another step in amplifying Honeywell’s investment in community impact and the future of STEM.
