UH Mānoa ignites STEM passion in elementary school students
Each department created their own fun activities for the students.
Each department created their own fun activities for the students.
Nā ʻŌpio Kaʻapeha, opens the door for haumāna in grades 6–12 to explore STEAM pathways within higher education.
Students learned about unmanned aerial systems and developed solutions for search and rescue operations.
The project also aims to advance next generation science education nationwide.
UH West Oʻahu and UH Mānoa’s College of Education will provide scholarships and support to eligible students to eventually teach in high-need areas.
These efforts include on-campus information sessions, résumé-writing workshops and networking events designed to showcase Google’s company culture and job prospects.
The UH Mānoa team will focus on training students and interns on microfabrication techniques as well as integrated circuit design and testing.
Teachers dove into hands-on research projects, attended science talks and participated in curriculum development sessions.
The award will also create new STEM pathways that integrate Hawaiian knowledge with materials research at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
These communities will engage in semester-long mentored research experiences and follow-up activities, fostering peer-to-peer collaboration.