Warsaw, Poland: FIRST Scandinavia and Boeing, in collaboration with the Warsaw University of Technology and FIRST Scandinavia, officially opened the Mobile Newton Room at the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering today.
The Mobile Newton Room consists of two expandable containers that transform into a portable classroom, providing 70 m² of high-quality educational space. This innovative facility will be open for approximately seven weeks, from May 12 to June 20, and is already fully booked by Warsaw schools.
Two Newton Teachers and a team of 11 flight simulator instructors have been trained by FIRST Scandinavia to deliver the module to local children over the coming weeks. Photo credits: Konrad Trześniak
Students, aged 13-16, will engage in a five-hour program titled ‘Up in the Air with Numbers’, where they will learn to apply mathematical concepts to calculate and execute a flight plan in a cutting-edge flight simulator.
“The ‘Up in the Air with Numbers’ program exemplifies our long-standing collaboration with Boeing and aligns with the Warsaw University of Technology's commitment to innovation in education,” said Prof. Artur Rusowicz, dean of the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering. “I am delighted that Warsaw University of Technology and Boeing are jointly demonstrating the possibilities and supporting the development of a new generation of students, engineers, and scientists.”
The impact of the Newton initiative has already been felt in Poland, including:
Pop-Up Newton Room in Łódź, 2019
Permanent Newton Room at Łódź University of Technology High School, since 2021
Pop-Up Newton Room in Rzeszów, 2022
Mobile Newton Room in Gdańsk, 2023
Honorata Hencel, Managing Director, Boeing Poland & Ukraine. Photo credits: Konrad Trześniak
“We deeply value our partnerships in Poland, and we are proud to continue supporting initiatives like the Newton Room that bring cutting-edge STEM education directly to Polish students,” said Honorata Hencel, managing director of Boeing Poland and Ukraine. “We see the immense potential of Polish engineers and students. Our commitment is further demonstrated by the opening of our engineering facilities in Poland last June, creating hundreds of new jobs and expanding what is already one of Boeing's fastest-growing employee bases in Europe.”
Per-Arild Konradsen, Founder and CEO of FIRST Scandinavia. Photo credits: Konrad Trześniak
Per-Arild Konradsen, Founder and CEO of FIRST Scandinavia, added, “We are proud to once again bring the Newton concept to Poland. Practical, varied, and high-quality STEM education remains a global challenge, and we are committed to delivering research-based, knowledge-driven learning experiences that truly inspire and equip students with the skills they need to shape the future.”
