Herndon Science Competition

Aerospace’s Robert H. Herndon Memorial Science Competition honors the legacy of aerospace pioneer Robert Herndon with competition events designed to stimulate engineering and STEM interest among underprivileged and minority students while increasing diversity in the aerospace industry.

Herndon Science Fair 2019

Competition History

In 1977, The Aerospace Corporation established the Robert H. Herndon Memorial Science Competition. This event provides middle and high school students in Los Angeles County an opportunity to participate annually in the El Segundo portion of the essay and/or science experiment competition. In 2000, a Washington-area Herndon Memorial Science Competition was established and is also held annually.

The award is named for the late Robert H. Herndon, an Aerospace engineer and manager who served as a mentor for many at the corporation. The competition events are designed to stimulate interest among minority students in science, engineering, and technology, and increase diversity across the aerospace industry.

Mark Your Calendars for the 48th Annual Robert H. Herndon Memorial Science Competition Consisting of 4 separate events:

Los Angeles Area: On Site at our El Segundo Campus on May 22nd, 2025.

Washington, DC Area: On Site at our Chantilly, VA Campus on May 22nd, 2025.

Huntsville, AL: Essay Competition Only.

Space Coast, FL: Essay Competition Only.

More information coming this Fall

Contact:

For any questions about the events please contact us at HerndonScience@aero.org

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