Northrop Grumman Recognized for Education Program
Northrop Grumman was recently honored with the Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership, the only Presidential Award that recognizes companies for outstanding achievement in employee and community relations. BHEF congratulates member Wes Bush, President and COO of Northrop Grumman.
Northrop Grumman was recognized for its Defining the Future program, which brings together communities, industry, and academia to promote interest in math and science among high school and middle school students, particularly females and youth of color.
Among others, recent corporate winners of the Brown Award include BHEF member company, IBM. To read more, click here.
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