More than 8,000 students in North and East Hawaii were visited by scientists and educators for hands-on science presentations during the 15th annual Journey Through the Universe (JTTU) program held March 2 to 9. JTTU is one of Hawaii’s leading education and outreach...
Telescopes, robots and additive manufacturing were among the highlights the PUEO STEM Mentorship Program’s career fair at the UH Institute for Astronomy (IFA) in Hilo last month. Students from Keaʻau to Honokaʻa talked with scientists, engineers and outreach...
Honoka’a High School senior Keilani Steele will receive the first-ever Hokūala Scholarship award to major in astronomy at a college of her choice. Steele is a PISCES Women’s STARS (STEM Aerospace Research Scholars) Program alumnus and landed the scholarship...
Above: Event organizer Niki Thomas separates strawberry DNA for a drink concoction during Hilo’s first Science Café held at Kuku’au Studio on Nov. 17. Early on a Friday evening, a mixed audience of college students and adults are learning about the inner workings of...
