Harris Corporation Recognized by National Engineering Educators Association for Contributions to U.S. Universities

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Harris Corporation HRS has received the 2016 Industry Award from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association (ECEDHA) for its significant contributions to engineering education at universities across the U.S.

Harris was recognized for its broad-based support for electrical and computer engineering (ECE) students, faculty and curriculum. The company has participated in numerous initiatives with ECE departments from 22 schools across the country. These include sponsored research projects for undergraduates and graduates, representation on ECE Advisory Boards, support for senior design projects and scholarships, among others.

ECEDHA is comprised of the heads or chairs of departments offering accredited programs in ECE. Its mission is to help advance these fields and to improve communications within the profession and with industry and government.

"Harris is committed to partnering with universities across the country to advance learning that helps foster the next generation of electrical and computer engineering students," said Sheldon Fox, senior vice president, engineering and integration. "This award reflects our commitment and the tremendous efforts of Harris engineers who have worked to establish strong partnerships with these schools."

About Harris in Education

Forty percent of Harris 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. Harris is a strong supporter of STEM initiatives that encourage future innovators.

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.

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