Harris Corporation to Promote STEM Education and Showcase Innovative Technologies at Floridas Capitol TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2016 Florida-based Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today will showcase its commitment to strengthening education in the state and its innovative Florida technologies during STEM Day at the Capitol, an event to educate lawmakers and students on the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Harris participation is part of its companywide celebration of National Engineers Week, which began Monday. At STEM Day at the Capitol, being held today at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Harris scientists and engineers will conduct interactive exhibits to enable attendees to experience technical careers first hand. Attendees will be able to design circuit boards for public safety radios, code robotic software programs and test submersible electronics. Many of the technologies on display were created by Harris 6,000 Florida-based employees or are used by Florida government and commercial customers. Harris technologies are widely used throughout the state by first responders, energy and maritime customers, among others. Click here for more information. Harris representatives also will be on hand to discuss various engineering disciplines involved in creating todays most innovative solutions, technical careers, and the importance of STEM education for the future of Florida and the country. STEM Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity to educate attendees on the importance of education, which shines a light on the important contributions scientists and engineers make every day, said William M. Brown, chairman, president and chief executive officer. STEM related skills are vital not only to the future of our company, but also to the future of our state and country. We strongly support the Florida governments efforts to increase funding and expand STEM education initiatives to help drive innovation in our future. The event is one of many Harris is hosting as part of National Engineers Week or EWeek to recognize its 9,000 scientists and engineers around the world and to help inspire a new generation of innovators. Harris also is hosting a series of informative seminars, team building events, and competitive activities at its various facilities including structural design and software coding competitions. Harris, which marks its 120-year anniversary of innovation this year, has joined leading companies, government agencies and educational and professional organizations celebrating National Engineers Week. EWeek was launched 65 years ago by the National Society of Professional Engineers to kindle student interest in technology careers using real-world examples and education. Learn more at http://harris.com/eweek2016/. About Harris Innovation
Founded in 1895 based on an innovative printing press design, Harris has transformed into a top-10 defense contractor and an industry leader in technologies for defense, space, weather, air traffic management and electronic warfare. Throughout its history, the company has introduced a long list of notable technology innovations, including the worlds first automatic and four-color printing presses, the Washington-Moscow hotline, GPS navigation space antennas, multi-band military radios, and advanced air traffic management and weather forecasting solutions. (Harris video) Today, 40 percent of its employees are scientists or engineers and the company invests an industry-leading percent of revenues in R&D to develop advanced, mission-critical solutions for its customers. About Harris in Florida
Harris is one of the states leading innovators and one of the largest companies headquartered in Florida. The company has 6,000 employees throughout the state and is a leading provider of technologies in areas such has public safety, defense, air traffic management, weather and electronic warfare. In the last five years, the Harris Foundation has dedicated more than $8 million to Florida universities, colleges and institutions in support of STEM education. More than 50 percent of Harris Corporations new hires are from Florida schools. About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving our customers toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports customers in more than 125 countries, has approximately $8 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees worldwide. The company is organized into four business segments: Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, Electronic Systems, and Critical Networks. Learn more at harris.com. # # # Contact Information: Jim Burke
Harris Corporation
jim.burke@harris.com
321-727-9131
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Harris Corporation to Promote STEM Education and Showcase Innovative Technologies at Floridas Capitol TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2016 Florida-based Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today will showcase its commitment to strengthening education in the state and its innovative Florida technologies during STEM Day at the Capitol, an event to educate lawmakers and students on the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Harris participation is part of its companywide celebration of National Engineers Week, which began Monday. At STEM Day at the Capitol, being held today at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Harris scientists and engineers will conduct interactive exhibits to enable attendees to experience technical careers first hand. Attendees will be able to design circuit boards for public safety radios, code robotic software programs and test submersible electronics. Many of the technologies on display were created by Harris 6,000 Florida-based employees or are used by Florida government and commercial customers. Harris technologies are widely used throughout the state by first responders, energy and maritime customers, among others. Click here for more information. Harris representatives also will be on hand to discuss various engineering disciplines involved in creating todays most innovative solutions, technical careers, and the importance of STEM education for the future of Florida and the country. STEM Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity to educate attendees on the importance of education, which shines a light on the important contributions scientists and engineers make every day, said William M. Brown, chairman, president and chief executive officer. STEM related skills are vital not only to the future of our company, but also to the future of our state and country. We strongly support the Florida governments efforts to increase funding and expand STEM education initiatives to help drive innovation in our future. The event is one of many Harris is hosting as part of National Engineers Week or EWeek to recognize its 9,000 scientists and engineers around the world and to help inspire a new generation of innovators. Harris also is hosting a series of informative seminars, team building events, and competitive activities at its various facilities including structural design and software coding competitions. Harris, which marks its 120-year anniversary of innovation this year, has joined leading companies, government agencies and educational and professional organizations celebrating National Engineers Week. EWeek was launched 65 years ago by the National Society of Professional Engineers to kindle student interest in technology careers using real-world examples and education. Learn more at http://harris.com/eweek2016/. About Harris Innovation
