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Dragonfly TV - Teacher Resource page
This page, offered by the award winning Dragonfly TV team, is a treasure trove for parents and teachers . Information includes lesson plans, schedules, useful online links, program schedules, episodes for viewing, museum guides, offline activities, and much more. Materials are geared mostly for children ages 9-12.
Submitted by fnwellington on Fri, 12/05/2008 - 14:44.
Back by popular demand! Dr. Robert Jedicke of the UH Institute for Astronomy will take an entertaining look at Mr. Claus' annual trip form the physicist's perspective. In the process, he will introduce the audience to the bizarre effects that take place in a relativistic universe. A fun, equation-free presentation for those in high school or older. Cookies and eggnog will be served after the Manoa talk.
Location:
December 5: Maikalani Building, Pukalani, Maui - December 8: UH Manoa Art Bulding Auditorium - December 11: UH Hilo, University Classroom Building, Room 100
Dates:
12/05/2008 18:30 - 20:00
Participating Organization:
University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Institute for Astronomy
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Wed, 12/03/2008 - 16:27.
Elementary and middle school girls and their families are invited to this event designed to engage the interest of students in Mathematics and Science. Participants will hear expository talks and can explore ideas more deeply via activities at the mentor-run discovery stations. This Diversity and Equity Initiative is presented by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Hawaii.
Location:
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Campus Center Ballroom
Dates:
12/07/2008 13:00 - 17:00
Participating Organization:
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Department of Mathematics
For more information, click here.
Submitted by HiAcadSci on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 14:06.
The Hawaii State Science & Engineerg Fair (HSSEF) is an enrichment program which stimulates interest in science & encourages entry into a science related career. Excellence of student achievement is recognized & rewarded. Students have the opportunity to interact with professional scientists & engineers in the program. Exhibits at school, district & state levels serve to educate the public about science & engineering.
HSSEF is the oldest & largest science education program in Hawaii. Over 6,000 students participate in the science fair program each year, with about 400 reaching the HSSEF.
Location:
Neal Blaisdell Exhibition HallDates:
04/06/2009 12:00 - 04/08/2009 19:00
Participating Organization:
For more information, click here.
Submitted by HiAcadSci on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 13:54.
The Pacific Symposium for Science & Sustainability (PS3) provides a unique educational experience by bringing students from Hawaii & other Pacific Islands together to explore their common interest in the sciences. Students submit their original research papers for review. The students selected to compete present their papers during the concurrent sessions at the symposium. The PS3 is patterned after professional conferences & includes field trips & social events along with the presentation of papers.
Location:
University of Hawaii, Manoa Shidler School of Business
Dates:
12/05/2008 17:00 - 12/07/2008 16:00
Participating Organization:
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Hawaii Center for Advanced Communications (HCAC)
Website:
Description:
The Hawaii Center for Advanced Communications (HCAC) was established in 2000 by the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. HCAC is focused on multidisciplinary research and education in Telecommunications Technology that promotes national and international cooperation and partnership with industry, government and academe.
Submitted by fnwellington on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 15:53.
This one day workshop presented by the Institute for Scientists & Engineer Educators (ISEE) and the Center for Adaptive Optics (CfAO) is designed to introduce the multi-year ISEE/CfAO Professional Development Program (PDP) for early career science and engineering professionals.
PDP participants receive training through workshops, work on a design team before and after workshops, continue developing their skills through mini-workshops and expert consultation, and then put their new teaching skills into practice.
Location:
Institute for Astronomy, Pukalani, Maui
Dates:
01/10/2009 10:30 - 18:30
Participating Organization:
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Submitted by fnwellington on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 17:16.
Qualifying rounds for the Hawaii State Regional Competition in December.
Exact scheduling information TBA.
For more information, contact
Mr. Aaron Dengler,
Punahou School,
Phone: 808-943-3236
Email: adengler@punahou.edu
Or
Ms. Sara Tamayose,
FIRST LEGO League coordinator,
Phone: 808-833-0162
Email: stamayose@gmail.com
Location:
Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH Hilo, Hawaii IslandDates:
11/22/2008 08:00 - 17:00
Participating Organization:
Submitted by fnwellington on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 13:02.
The 2009 Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit & Expo will be held on August 31-September 2, 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Sheraton Waikiki resort on world-famous Waikiki Beach. Organizers are the State of Hawaii, the Korean International Trade Association (KITA), the Korea-U.S. Economic Council and the 7th Korea-Pacific U.S. States Joint Conference, an annual business-to-business conference held between Korea and the states of Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
Location:
Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu
Dates:
08/31/2009 17:30 - 20:30
Participating Organization:
Hawaii State - Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)
For more information, click here.
