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Project Hōkūlani December Newsletter

December 13, 2022

E Komo Mai! With the start of Makahiki Season, a Hawaiian tradition celebrating the shift of seasons, rising of Makaliʻi (Pleiades constellation) and the honoring of Lono, the Hawaiian God, the season marks the celebration of harvest, play and rest. And for Project Hōkūlani, the season marks announcements filled with connections and preparation for growth. Academic Enrichment in Science. Dec-Jan Science Lessons Debut; College Transition Support. Featuring of College Month; Mentoring. Announcing Peer Mentors Media Library; ʻOhana Gatherings. Supporting Children’s Learning at Home & Upcoming Events; and STEM Internships. Internship Track Release.

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Application Deadline Is Extended For Kauaʻi and Lānaʻi Islands

November 3, 2022

The application deadline for the Project Hōkūlani $500 paid 2023 Summer STEM internship has been extended to November 18th for students currently in high school on the islands of Kauaʻi and Lānaʻi. The program runs from December, 2022 – July, 2023 and includes 4 online training sessions, an 8 hour spring break site visit, and a 40 hour internship summer project.

Flyer promoting internship

Kauaʻi Intern Flyer (pdf)

Flyer promoting internship

Lānaʻi Intern Flyer (pdf)

Project Hōkūlani September Newsletter

October 18, 2022

E KOMO MAI! The welcoming of the autumn equinox (Ke Ala Maʻaweʻula a Kanaloa), marks our welcome to a cohort of student scholars and introduction to our latest addition Project Hōkūlani Hui . Highlights include: Academic Enrichment in Science Science Lesson, Site Coordinators, and Academic/Cultural Mentors; MentoringAnnouncing High School Peer Mentors Program; College Transition Support Fall College Campus Tours; STEM InternshipsStudent Scholars’ Presentations and Reflections Webpages; and ʻOhana Gatherings Introducing ʻOhana Engagement Facilitators and Activities Schedule.

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Project Hōkūlani May Newsletter

October 18, 2022

We are pleased to welcome you to the Spring 2022 e-newsletter. This issue will highlight The Hōkūlani Program Model, a 5-component program consisting of our latest updates: Academic Enrichment in Science – Spring student sessions and lessons; Mentoring – Announcing program expansion to Lānaʻi and Kauaʻi from Fall 2022, and details on the latest grant; College Transition Support – College resources and tips; STEM Internships – Introducing Summer 2022-2023 internships, mentors, and student research goals; and ʻOhana Gatherings – Field trips and outdoor lessons for ʻOhana members. We are currently seeking student scholars for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications are due on Friday, June 17, 2022

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