Category Archives: Education

High School Robotics Programs Reach New Heights

Over the last two decades, interscholastic competition in the field of robotics has become international phenomena, with many Maui County schools recently playing a prominent role. There are three different forms of robotics competition: FIRST, VEX, and Botball. The FIRST … Continue reading

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Public invited to cheer on student teams at Maui’s FIRST Lego League (FLL) Robotics Tournament

Anyone who has ever watched a local robotics competition will agree: once you find yourself cheering for that little contraption on wheels to win, you know you’re hooked. It’s that same addictive fascination that draws students from all over Maui … Continue reading

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2011 Hawaii STEM Conference

Please join us on April 1-2, 2011 at the Wailea Marriott, where over 200 STEM/Service Learning students, teachers, parents, community and business leaders will gather on Maui to celebrate their work over the past year, share stories and meet other … Continue reading

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13th Annual High School Tech Careers: I Am The Future Scheduled

13th Annual High School Tech Careers: I Am The FutureWednesday, October 27 & Thursday, October 28, 2010Maui Research & Technology Park, Kihei Download Registration Form

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Robotics Grants Application Deadlines

Requests for Ke Alahele First Lego League (FLL) and VEX Robotics grants are due into the MEDB office by August 20, 2010 at 4:30 pm. Botball and FIRST Robotic applications are due by October 15, 2010 at 4:30 pm. Robotics … Continue reading

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Rainbow Kids: High Tech Hawaiian Gameplay Marries Entertainment and Learning

Ready to meet the challenge of bridging technology, education, and the environment? Jim Langford and his partners Jeremy Bargiel and David Nolte at Lake Place Productions, LLC are prepared to meet the challenge. This start-up company is developing Hawaiian-based educational … Continue reading

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4th Middle School Tech Careers – I am the Future

The 4th Middle School Tech Careers – I am the Future will be held on May 19 -20, 2010. Technology-based companies in the Maui Research and Technology Park will open their doors to approximately 60 middle school students.As part of … Continue reading

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Engineering Education

WIT-supported middle-school program has students excited over STEM One goal is to engage their middle-school students in technology, engineering, design and mathematics. Another is to get them involved with students from other schools, not just as competitors but as peers. … Continue reading

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12th Annual “Tech Careers: I Am The Future”- October 21-22

The twelfth annual “Tech Careers: I Am The Future” will be held on October 21-22, 2009. Technology-based companies in the Maui Research and Technology Park will open their doors to approximately 60 high school students on the first day of … Continue reading

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3rd “Tech Careers: I Am The Future”- May 27 – 28

Kihei, Maui, Hawaii – The 3rd “Tech Careers: I Am The Future” will be held on May 27 – 28, 2009. Technology-based companies in the Maui Research and Technology Park will open their doors to approximately 60 middle school students … Continue reading

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