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Save the date! We are excited to announce the return of the 21st annual Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo on Saturday, Jan. 24. This free, all-ages community event will give students a chance to meet a NASA astronaut and learn through STEM exhibits, demos, and hands-on workshops. Join us for a day of food, fun, and education to celebrate the legacy of Hawaiʻi’s first astronaut! Event Details

  • When: Saturday, Jan. 24, 7:45a – 2:30p
  • Where: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo campus
  • Who: All ages (adults must accompany minors)

Activities & Highlights

  • AMA with a NASA astronaut
  • State qualifying VexIQ robotics tournament
  • Hands-on workshops for students, grades 3–12 (registration required)
  • Keynote speaker
  • STEM exhibits and demos
  • Food trucks

Learn more about Ellison Onizuka Science Day and our workshop sessions at the link below. Register now to get your student’s preferred workshop of choice!

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