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Maui Economic Development Board to host annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner on August 23
May 22, 2025 · 10:42 PM UTC
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.
UH Maui College signs Green Chemistry Commitment
April 21, 2025 · 7:30 PM UTC
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 Prep to offer summer sports, tech, dance and day camps
April 18, 2025 · 4:00 AM UTC
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 invited to apply for $3,000 STEM education grants
January 10, 2025 · 8:45 PM UTC
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.
STEM Stars Shine Bright at MEDB’s Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner
November 1, 2024 · 3:00 AM UTC
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.
Hawaiʻi’s top teachers honored at Washington Place
October 18, 2024 · 6:52 PM UTC
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.
Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner in support of STEM education, Oct. 26
October 17, 2024 · 10:30 PM UTC
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.
MEDB to host annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner, Oct. 26
August 28, 2024 · 8:27 PM UTC
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.
126 Molokaʻi students participate in STEM Day
June 4, 2024 · 6:43 PM UTC
Maui Economic Development Board STEMworks™ team members and local STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) experts traveled to Molokaʻi on May 22 to lead STEM Day activities for Kaunakakai Elementary School and Molokaʻi Middle School students. The event occupied an entire school day, with hands-on activities utilizing a wide variety of technology tools.
Maui High School to receive $10 million endowment from anonymous donor
April 17, 2024 · 3:05 PM UTC
A Maui High School graduate has committed a $10 million endowment to the Maui High School Foundation, a gift that is likely the largest endowment ever to be made from a graduate to a Hawai‘i public school. This is the largest single monetary donation in the school’s history. The donor has chosen to remain anonymous.
Maui High robotics team finishes as tournament finalist in VEX Championships
February 1, 2024 · 2:55 AM UTC
Maui High School’s Blue Thunder 1 robotics team finished as a tournament finalist and took home the Energy Award after competing last week in the 2024 Hawaiʻi Middle and High School VEX Robotics Regional Championships on Oahu.
University of Hawaiʻi: Where are all our island people in the ocean sciences?
January 8, 2024 · 8:17 PM UTC
“As descendants of the ocean, the dearth of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in ocean science seems inconsonant,” writes a team of University of Hawaiʻi authors in an article published in a special issue of Oceanography.
Bayer awards education grants to 10 Hawaiʻi schools
November 20, 2023 · 3:00 AM UTC
Hawaiʻi public schools have been awarded with 10 grants from the Bayer Fund- Hawaiʻi Science Education Grant, advancing STEM education in schools across Maui, Oʻahu and Molokaʻi.
Kīhei Charter School achieves maximum 5-year contract with state commission
October 2, 2023 · 12:00 AM UTC
With 700 K-12 students, Kīhei Charter School is renowned as Hawaiʻi’s first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) school, prioritizing 21st-century skills and experiential education that extends beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
Two prestigious awards to be presented to Hawaiʻi’s STEM stars at MEDB Dinner, Aug. 19
August 6, 2023 · 4:00 PM UTC
The Maui Economic Development Board announced the upcoming presentation of two prestigious awards during their Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott, Maui. This event will not only celebrate the achievements of Maui County’s community leaders, but also raise funds to support STEM education in the islands.
MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner & Auction returns Aug. 19
July 12, 2023 · 10:00 PM UTC
Maui Economic Development Board announced the return of its Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction on Aug. 19, 2023. The evening is dedicated to celebrating achievements of students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math or STEM fields.
MEDB’s Annual Ke Alahele Education Fund Dinner, Aug. 19
June 12, 2023 · 9:13 PM UTC
Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. announced the return of the Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction, themed “Pathways to Our Future.” The event will take place on Aug. 19, 2023, at the Wailea Beach Resort–Marriott. The evening will commence with a reception and silent auction at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.
Hawaiian Electric donates $15,500 to Ke Kula ‘O Pi‘ilani for culture-based STEM curriculum
December 16, 2022 · 4:22 AM UTC
Hawaiian Electric recently donated $15,500 to Ke Kula ‘O Pi‘ilani to support the school’s innovative program that integrates modern science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with traditional Hawaiian knowledge and ‘āina-based learning.
New children’s exhibit in the works at Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku
September 7, 2022 · 8:30 PM UTC
Imua Family Services is working with The Doseum Design Studios team from Texas to create a new childrenʻs exhibit at the Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku.
Maui teenagers research asteroids and black holes during UH astronomy program
June 3, 2022 · 9:06 PM UTC
Nine Maui teens participated in the Hawaiʻi Student/Teacher Astronomy Research (HI STAR) program at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus, working on asteroids and blackholes projects.