Richardson employees inspiring our future workforce

Rockwell Collins Senior Pricing Coordinator Miranda Sutton has fond memories of tagging along with her mom, Cindy Smith, to work at our facility in Richardson, Texas – where both of her parents are still employed.

Photo by Terry Graham, Richardson, Texas
Inspiring young minds — Several children from in and around Richardson, Texas, receive a lesson in having fun with science from Professor Brainius. The activity at Rockwell Collins in Richardson was part of the facility's 'Bring Your Child to Work Day' event.

As a participant in the Richardson "Bring Your Child to Work Day" event, Sutton remembers spending most of the day at her mom's desk, and longing for the time she also would join our company.

"I remember coming here as a kid and telling Mom that I wanted to work here, too," said Sutton, who joined our company about nine months ago. "It took awhile, but now I'm a Rockwell Collins employee, too."

According to Sutton, the "Bring Your Child to Work" event has grown tremendously since she began attending about 15 years ago.

This year, about 250 youngsters, ages 5-17, engaged in several activities, including tours of their parents' work areas, and the Anechoic Chamber – a room that absorbs sound waves. Participants also illustrated their parents' jobs in a drawing contest.

In addition, entertainment was provided by "Team Family," – a cast of five family members each bringing their own scientific character to life. Professor Brainius was one of those cast members who conducted experiments and played music designed to encourage fun with science.

"Professor Brainius was really cute," said Sutton, a member of the event planning committee. "He kept the kids entertained and even the adults loved it. Overall, the entire day was a huge success."