OUR STEM JOURNEY

MEDB is excited to share some of the achievements of Hawaii’s STEM stars and the important role STEM education plays in the future of our islands. Enjoy the following videos produced by our talented youth.

We humbly ask for your support of our MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund as we continue to provide needed STEM tools for our youth and educators in an effort to open doors to exciting career opportunities.  
The Power of STEM

This Power of STEM video produced by Maui High alum and rising U.H. Maui College sophomore Yasha Ronquillo showcases how we are investing together in the critical thinkers, problem solvers, innovators and future leaders of our community, our state and our world.

Winners of World Robotics Competition

Pukalani Elementary School Robotics teams made Hawaii proud by winning a bid to the VEX IQ World Robotics Competition. Although the competition was cancelled due to the pandemic, watch team members talk about what they learned.

Engaging youth for a future in Healthcare

With critical shortages of healthcare professionals, career-awareness activities and mentoring are key to engaging young people into these high growth/high wage fields. This video is a clip of last year’s health camp, please help support this year’s virtual learning opportunities.

Oyster Cage Hackathon

During the Hawaii STEM Conference, students were challenged to design a sustainably sourced Oyster Cage to protect Pacific Oysters. Teams had 30 hours to develop a minimally viable product and a business plan. Watch the winning team who were able to continue their work with a Malama Manalua internship.

Blue Thunder Robotics

Maui High School’s award-winning Blue Thunder Robotics program maintains its standard of excellence. Watch how the 2020 design and build team prepared for mainland competition.

Maui Waena STEMworks™ program

Maui Waena Intermediate School STEMworks™ program has won numerous state and national digital media competitions. Watch this year’s winning video on building your brand. Falcons’ STEMworks program continues to produce quality video journalism on timely topics.

STEM Week in Maui County

Mayor Michael Victorino declares August 10-15, 2020 “STEM Week in Maui County” during today’s press conference.