There is an exciting new pilot project going on at Highlands Intermediate School in Pearl City, Hawaii. Thanks to a grant from the Pearl City Complex STEM Consortium, isisHawaii has partnered with Hapa Farms, the Hawaii Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition (NPAC) and the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) [...]
Continue ReadingOn Monday, June 14th, 2010, 59 Farrington High School juniors from the University of Hawaii at Manoa GEARUP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) program participated in four workshops coordinated by isisHawaii and featuring Hawaii-based advanced tech companies. Students learned more about STEM (i.e., science, technology, engineering, mathematics) related majors and careers by [...]
Continue ReadingIn early August, the Hawaii FIRST LEGO® League (HFLL) held its first clinic of the 2010 season. Sponsored by Women in Technology/MEDB, this is the fourth annual statewide clinic series developed to assist new and veteran coaches on the many aspects of this popular scholastic robotics program for young students. In addition to its traditional [...]
Continue ReadingIn the Spring of 2008, isisHawaii collaborated with Highlands Intermediate School (HIS) to develop a unique enrichment program. Working with an industry professional, students used industry standard 3-dimensional computer aided design (3D CAD) software in applying textbook science concepts to reinforce retention and develop marketable technical skills. Collin Kobayashi, President/CEO, 3D Innovations, LLC, mentored 8th [...]
Continue ReadingThere is an exciting new pilot project going on at Highlands Intermediate School in Pearl City, Hawaii. Thanks to a grant from the Pearl City Complex STEM Consortium, isisHawaii has partnered with Hapa Farms, the Hawaii Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition (NPAC) and the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) [...]
Continue ReadingOn Monday, June 14th, 2010, 59 Farrington High School juniors from the University of Hawaii at Manoa GEARUP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) program participated in four workshops coordinated by isisHawaii and featuring Hawaii-based advanced tech companies. Students learned more about STEM (i.e., science, technology, engineering, mathematics) related majors and careers by [...]
Continue ReadingA great, big “MAHALO!” to the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center for inviting the 2010 Hawaii Robofest teams to showcase their projects and games in early April (Sunday, April 11, 2010). Special thanks to Loretta Yajima (HICDC Executive Director) and Liane Usher (HICDC Program Director) for their gracious invitation and support. This is the third year [...]
Continue ReadingAloha and welcome to isisHawaii, a Hawaii not-for-profit organization dedicated to exciting students about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (i.e., STEM). Together, with local STEM professionals, educators and partnering organizations (like those listed below), isisHawaii provides activities and opportunities for students and teachers to learn more about STEM-related higher educational and career options in Hawaii and beyond.
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