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Project Hōkūlani December Newsletter

HAPPY WINTER BREAK! We invite you all to peruse these highlights as we continue year three.

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  • Important Dates/Upcoming Events
    • Internship Development
    • ‘Ohana Session and Field Trips
  • Lesson Preview & Summary
    • College Transition
    • Science Lessons on Health and Astronomy
    • Connecting STEM with Hawaiian Culture

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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

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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).

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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.

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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

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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.