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Project Hōkūlani September Newsletter
Welcome Cohort 3 to Project Hōkūlani! How excited we are to have our new ‘heavenly star’ scholars and their families join us, as well as our new internship site mentors and some new and returning staff! We invite you all to peruse these highlights as we kick off year three! Read all about:
Project highlights include:
- Academic Enrichment in Science
Science Lessons, Site Coordinators, and
Academic/Cultural Mentors - Mentoring
New High School Peer Mentor - STEM Internships
Cohort 2 Student Scholars’ July Presentations - ʻOhana Gatherings
ʻOhana Engagement Facilitator and Activities
Schedule
COE Native Hawaiian Grant Project Partners With High School Students to Create New App
Seven Hawaiʻi high school students created a mobile app to track expenses as part of an internship with Project Hōkūlani at the Center on Disability Studies (CDS).
Project Hōkūlani Scholars in Action at NELHA
This summer, Project Hōkūlani scholars Evaline Krasovkiy and Myla Tsuji were highlighted in the Summer 2023 newsletter for the National Energy Laboratory of Hawaiʻi Authority. Read more in the link below.
Project Hōkūlani March Newsletter
E KOMO MAI! Welcome to the Spring 2023 newsletter. We are excited to share new additions to the Hōkūlani ʻOhana and other creative ways to share STEM and science education throughout the State of Hawaiʻi .
Project highlights include:
• Academic Enrichment in Science: Science Lessons, Supporting High School Students Presentation, Hōkūlani Tech Tips
• College Transition Support: Top STEM Jobs
• Mentoring: Spring and Fall Science Lesson Recaps
• ʻOhana Gatherings: Apri l and May Events, ‘Ohana Gathering Sessions Presentation
• STEM Internships: Internship Track Release
Application Deadline Is Extended For 2023-24 Cohort
The application deadline for the Project Hōkūlani 2023-24 STEM scholars program has been extended to June 2nd for students currently in high school on the islands of Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Hawaiʻi. The program runs from August, 2023 – July, 2024 and includes STEM enrichment, mentoring, college transition support, and a 40 hour paid internship summer project.