Rockwell Collins to Announce Significant K-12 STEM Education Commitment

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL):

What:   Rockwell Collins and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of
        Science and Technology) are making a major announcement
        regarding a significant financial and resource commitment to
        expand FIRST LEGO League and other FIRST programs throughout
        Iowa and in the company's locations in the United States.
        The announcement will take place at the annual Rockwell
        Collins K-12 Partnership Program kickoff breakfast. FIRST LEGO
        League encourages 9 to 14 year-olds to explore Science,
        Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts through a
        hands-on, interactive robotics program. Rockwell Collins and
        FIRST are also teaming up to support FIRST Tech Challenge as a
        way to continue to engage high school students in science and
        technology as they get older.

Who:    Rockwell Collins Chairman, President and CEO Clay Jones and
        FIRST Founder and Segway inventor Dean Kamen will speak about
        the program.

Why:    Inspiring the next generation of engineering talent. Rockwell
        Collins and FIRST have joined forces to spark K-12 student
        interest in math and science. Developing these skills in
        America's youth today will inspire them to become the next
        generation of engineers, technologists and innovators.

When:   Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (CDT)

Where:  Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids,
        Iowa.

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About Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronics solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications and information management, and simulation and training is strengthened by 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.

About FIRST

Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With the support of many of the world’s most well-known companies, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge for high-school students, the FIRST LEGO League for children 9-14 years old, and the Junior FIRST LEGO League for 6 to 9 year-olds. To learn more about FIRST, go to www.usfirst.org.

Rockwell Collins
Pam Tvrdy, 319-295-0591
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
or
Edelman
Andrew Favreau, 312-297-7587
andrew.favreau@edelman.com