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Registration is available for the first 40 middle school girls from Hawai‘i Island to attend the free full-day program at Waiākea High School in Hilo that encourages fourth- to eighth-grade girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculum and fields.

The program — that matches students with Hawaiʻi-based observatories — helps students build clear pathways into high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers through meaningful project work, one-on-one mentorship, communication skill-building and a final technical presentation.

Daniel Girvan replaces Wesley Segawa as director of the Department of Environmental Management, with Segawa becoming director of the Department of Public Works.

Shania Tamagyongfal, who earned her undergraduate degree in anthropology and master’s in heritage management at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, said the support she received through the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program helped connect her cultural identity to her scientific research, giving her the confidence to lead, collaborate and pursue work that matters to her community.

Tour participants learn about the scientific, cultural and environmental importance of the mauna and then actually visit the inside of one of the telescopes atop the summit.

National Engineers Week will be celebrated next week with the theme “Design Your Future,” which is a recognition of the limitless possibilities in engineering.

Twenty programs, institutions and observatories will be represented as Hawaiʻi-based scientists lead hands-on, educational activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kona on Saturday.

STARS is scheduled during the week of July 15-19, and interested students are encouraged to apply by June 9.

The weeklong education and outreach program is aimed at expanding science literacy and inspiring students in grades 3-12 to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math through classroom presentations, career panels, public events and more.

The internship program is led by the Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators at University of California Observatories, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi. 

Girls from throughout the state, mainland and beyond had a chance to learn about Hawaiʻi’s multi-national cultures while engaging in unique science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, activities during an event last month.

Nearly 20 haumāna from high schools throughout the islands and the mainland are being immersed in science, Native Hawaiian culture and more as part of a 12-day summer residential program at a University of Hawaiʻi campus on Oʻahu.

A student team from Makua Lani Christian Academy in Kailua-Kona joined the list of winning teams from 57 schools throughout the country in the NASA TechRise Student Challenge.

Last year, Kalani High School in Honolulu was named state winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.

Locally, Chevron U.S.A.’s Fuel Your School program generated money that fueled 247 public school projects statewide.

Kiewit Building Group, Inc. is offering seniors interested in pursuing a degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management a scholarship opportunity.

Nineteen IOA students from across the 18-member alliance will present their independent research results.