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The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation congratulates the 2026 Hawai‘i Bridge Builder Competition champions, Ian Payba and Jeter Hondo of Maui High School.

Kaiser Permanente will host its third Career Exploration Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office. The event is offered in partnership with STEMworks, a program of the Maui Economic Development Board, and is open to intermediate and high school students across Maui County. 

The Maui High School robotics team 2443 Blue Thunder made history at the FIRST Robotics Competition Denver Regional, capturing the Regional Championship title and earning a coveted spot at the World Championships in Houston, Texas.

Families across Hawaiʻi are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, and math at the 10th Annual Ellison Onizuka Day of Exploration, taking place Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu. Hosted by Scouting America, Aloha Council, this free event features more than 100 interactive activities and a full lineup of hands-on workshops designed to engage learners of all ages.

On Maui, Rep. Tokuda visited King Kekaulike High School on Maui to surprise Chelsey Miguel, who placed second for ReefWatch, a conservation platform that allows people to document coral reef health and update records.  

Free educational resources focusing on stormwater awareness and STEM learning are now available to Maui County schools through the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Maui District.

The program has placements for students from community colleges and four-year universities from a wide range of STEM majors. The application deadline is Jan. 23, 2026.

The Akamai Internship Program, a STEM workforce program led by the Institute for Scientist & Engineer Educators at University of California Observatories, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi, is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort.

Students at Kamaliʻi Elementary School spent the past week learning the foundations of computer programming, often without touching a keyboard or a screen. As part of the global Computer Science Education Week, the Kīhei school implemented a series of activities for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The curriculum introduced concepts of coding and artificial […]

Maui Economic Development Board is seeking applications from educators and students for its Ke Alahele Education Grant. Thanks to the generosity of over 350 Ke Alahele supporters at MEDB’s August fundraising dinner and auction, MEDB expects to give awards of approximately $3,000 on average in the spring 2026 semester.

Hundreds of supporters gathered at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, for Maui Economic Development Board’s Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction. Proceeds from the event will go towards MEDB’s STEM programs, providing opportunities for students from kindergarten to careers to build the skills, confidence, and creativity needed to succeed in Hawaiʻi’s future economy.

On Thursday, Aug. 21, the 3D printer was officially delivered to the school. To mark the occasion, Hanvit visited Rivas’ 3rd and 5th grade technology classes, sharing her personal journey into coding and technology with the young students.

Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. is hosting its Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, themed “Pathways to Our Future,” on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, in Kāʻanapali.

As part of its continuing commitment to advancing Sustainable Science education, the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College is the first UH campus to sign the “Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Commitment.”

Maui Preparatory Academy has a full slate of summer camp offerings on its Nāpili campus this summer. The camps run in weekly sessions, Monday through Friday, with options for students in all grades.

Maui County students and educators can now apply for the Ke Alahele Education Grant, which supports a wide range of STEM education and professional development activities at both the secondary and post-secondary levels.

More than 350 supporters gathered at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott, Maui, on Saturday, Oct. 26 for Maui Economic Development Board’s Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction. Proceeds from the event will directly support MEDB’s STEM programs, which provide students here at home with learning opportunities spanning from kindergarten to college and beyond, shaping future generations of innovators and leaders.

Kalani High School’s science and Career and Technical Education teacher Bryan Silver has been honored as the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year, the state Department of Education announced. Also honored were Maui finalists Jessie O’Neill-Prest of Kīhei Elementary School and Jaime “Kumu Eva” Palakiko of Lahainaluna High School.

The long-awaited Maui Economic Development Board’s Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, “Pathways To Our Future” takes place on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Organizers say participation and generosity helps to advance STEM education and workforce development, playing a vital role in the well-being and future prosperity of the islands.

The Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. announces the return of their Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, themed “Pathways to Our Future.” This signature, in-person event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott, Maui. The evening will begin with a reception and silent auction at 4:30 p.m., followed by a dinner at 6 p.m.