Lockheed Martin: Launching Japan’s Next Generation of Women Leaders in STEM

Lockheed Martin, an aerospace and defence company, increased interest in STEM subjects from female students in Japan by launching a rocketry challenge that gave them practical experience.

Summary

Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace company, believes that future success and ability to engineer a better tomorrow depends on a constant supply of highly trained, highly capable technical talent. The company has long been committed to supporting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields in its own business, as well as through STEM education programs. Japan, one of Lockheed Martin's largest markets, faces a serious shortage of female talents in STEM careers and education.

APCO was appointed by Lockheed Martin to address this issue in a unique and creative way by launching the Girls' Rocketry...

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