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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

In celebration of National Engineers Week (Feb 17 - 23, 2013)

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Thursday, February 21, 2013
8:30 am to noon

HOST COMPANIES include Maui Electric Company Ltd., County of Maui, and Wastewater Reclamation Division (Kihei)

Teacher(s) must accompany girls on company visit. DOE substitute stipends available and gas stipend available for those needing to transport students to Kihei. LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED

Download registration form and flyer (pdf)

Professional Development Workshop Series

Oahu - March 20-21, 2013
Oahu - May 30-31, 2013 (Registration to open soon)
Maui County - June 6-7, 2013 (Registration to open soon)

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm (all locations)
Fee: $20 (secures registration)
Required: 2 online follow-up sessions. Dates TBD

Note: Once registration opens, we will select our classes from those who register. If you're accepted, we'll send information regarding PD signup and fee payment.

PAST EVENTS

2012 HAWAII GIS Field Day

- Explore a future in STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) careers
- Visit the Maui Space Surveillance Complex
- Tour one of the fastest supercomputers in the world & many more technology-based companies

Registration Forms must be received by:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2012
Seats are Limited!
Cost : $10.00

Resume Writing Workshop
Thursday, August 2, 2012
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kama'aina Come Home Expo
Friday, August 3, 2012
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Those who pre-register will be placed in the KCH database along with your resume for 3 years and will be accessible to the tech company partners.

Participating companies:
Akimeka
ArdentMc
Boeing
County of Maui
Ke`aki Technologies
2c4 Technologies
Maui Memorial Medical Center
Total Network Solutions
and more

Positions available at the Expo:
Developers (Java Application, Oracle Database & Software
Engineers (System, Quality Assurance, Test, Network, Software and more)
Writers (Technical and Proposal)
Administration positions
CFO's and Program Managers
Accountants
and many more

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION PACKET (PDF)

Crickets, Gecko's and Coqui - Oh My! Workshop
- Check out the workshop resources

Creating a dynamic, fun, and relevant learning environment is the key to engaging Hawaii students in the STEM fields of GIS, biology, ecology, and computer science.

Join USGS, HIGICC and MEDB's Women In Technology (WIT) project for a fun educational workshop focused on the Hawaii Coqui Crawl project working to identify locations, model the distribution and perhaps general abundance of coqui frogs, house geckos and native crickets in Hawaii.

Students and the general public participating in the event will learn about

- Invasive Species
- Unique Hawaiian Native Species
- Gain a better understanding of the unique biogeography of the Hawaiian Islands (develop a sense of place).

Teachers and students will be introduced to a species count, use of technology to track the creatures, sound analysis, and create an awareness of Hawaii's amazing native and invasive species – located right here in our own backyards!

Hawaii's amazing Natural Resources & Invasive Species Committee, the Bishop Museum, Geospatial experts, and the Educational community will be partnering to provide an excellent opportunity for real world issues to be studied in the school classroom, and outside in our Hawaii outdoors classroom.

Presenters: Sam Droege (USGS), Derek Masaki (USGS), Isla Young (WIT) Email: sdroege@usgs.gov, dmasaki@usgs.gov, isla@medb.org Organization: USGS, HIGICC, MEDB's Women In Technology

Workshop Location: Hawaii Convention Center in partnership with the Hawaii Pacific GIS Conference, March 5 – 9th, 2012.

Workshop Date/Time: March 7th, 1:30 – 4:00 pm

Sub Stipend is available via the Women In Technology project.
For more details or to sign up – email isla@medb.org or call 250-2888.

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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 includes lunch

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“Building Hawaii STEM Workforce for the Future”

- Gain work experience and on-the-job training in the student’s field of academic and career interest

- Develop skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary for success in the workplace

- Develop understanding and effectiveness as a contributing member of the work team

Submission Deadline - April 20, 2012
Submit all required forms to MEDB, Inc.
1305 N. Holopono Street, Ste.1
Kihei, HI 96753
Attention: Mapu Quitazol
Fax: 808.879.0011
E-mail: mapu@medb.org

Questions
Mapu Quitazol
Phone: 808.875.2343
E-mail: mapu@medb.org

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INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING DAY

In celebration of National Engineers Week
February 19 - 25, 2012

Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day
MEDB's Women in Technology Project presents…

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Maui Electric Company Ltd.
8:00 am to noon
Open to 12 girls
What's a circuit board and how does it work?
Engage with MECO's engineering team who will take you through the central plant operations and inspire you to build your own circuit board.

Thursday, February 23, 2012
County of Maui
Wastewater Reclamation Division (Kihei)
8:00 am to noon
Open to 10 girls
Interested in becoming a Civil Engineer?
Discover our Wastewater treatment plant and why it plays an important role in Maui County.

Friday, February 24, 2012
IGED Expo @ UH Maui College
Pilina Building – 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Open to 40 girls
Engineers are COOL! This expo will take you on an hands on adventure that will help you understand the differencebetween all engineering backgrounds.

Must be a 7th or 8th grade female
Transportation & Lunch will beprovided only on FRIDAY.

APPLICATIONS DUE: WEDNESDAY, 2/15/12

Maui First Lego League Robotics Qualifier 2011
Maui High School
Saturday, November 12, 2011

12:00 - 12:30 Welcome and Introduction
12:30 - 2:30 "Food Factor" Robotics Challenge
2:30 - 3:00 Announcement of Qualifiers Winners

Island Energy Inquiry: Professional Development Course for Teachers Grades 5-12 in Maui County (funding may be available for Molokai or Lanai teacher travel).

Dates: November 11th & 12th
2 Online Follow-up Sessions Dates TBD
Time: 9AM to 3PM
Location: Malcolm Center, Maui R&T Park, 1305 N. Holopono Street, Ste. 5, Kihei
Fee: No cost to participants

Deadline to Register - October 31, 2011

• ENGAGE in the use of the Island Energy Inquiry science curriculum which focuses on energy sustainability for Hawai'i (aligned to HCPS III and Common Core Standards)

• RECEIVE an Island Energy Inquiry Kit as well as access to an equipment loan program (PV panels, solar thermal, wind, energy auditing, and other equipment!)

• INTERACT with local Hawai'i energy professionals and hear live energy presentations

• BENEFIT from ongoing support via Island Energy Inquiry Blog & Website

• LEARN to use our Clean Energy Hawaii STEM App via a mobile lab of iPad computers

• EARN $200 stipend for full participation and classroom implementation

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**JOIN OUR IEI MAILING LIST TODAY! **
We’ll keep you informed on upcoming IEI events.

Questions regarding the workshop please contact Diana@medb.org

Meet GIS Professionals LIVE via Web!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
8:30AM—12PM

Limited Space is Available and the first 20 Teachers will receive free materials to support GIS Day for your classrooms! See flyer for time slots and additional information.

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Questions regarding the workshop please contact Diana@medb.org

SAVE THE DATE!

Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Time: 8AM—1:30PM
Place: Bishop Museum
Audience: HI K-12 Classrooms & General Public

Join us for hands-on sessions designed to excite & inspire our Hawaii students as to the amazing career possibilitiesin the geospatial fields!

Hawaii GIS Day provides an opportunity for those interested in learning about GIS to see its applications in action.

- Hands-on iPad GIS activities
- Hands-on iPod Touch GIS activities
- GPS Treasure Hunt
- Science on a Sphere (SOS)
- GIS Young Professionals Panel
- And more!!

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For additional information or to register please send an email with your name, school, and contact information to isla@medb.org.

Space in the Classroom – Sponsored by Space Foundation and MEDB

Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Ilima Room, Wailea Marriott Resort

Open to Middle and High School Teachers

Come and learn fun hands on activities to excite your students about Science and Space Technologies.

Access to the Women in Technology/AFRL Outreach Lending Library and resources/lessons provided from the Space Foundation.

Take a tour on the Digital Bus and through the AMOS Conference Exhibit Hall which showcases over a dozen Space Company.

Space is limited. Please email Mapu (mapu@medb.org) to reserve your space. If you have any questions, please call 875.2343.

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Island Energy Inquiry Leadership Seminar
An Island Energy Inquiry Event For Education Professionals
With Science Teacher PD Facilitation Responsibilities

DATES: 6/6, 6/21, 7/19, 8/23 (Hybrid Course)
FACE to FACE: Monday 6/6/11 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Malcolm Training Center on the Island of Maui*
MEDB, 1305 N. Holopono St. Suite 5, Kihei, HI 96753
*Travel Stipends Available
ONLINE: 6/21, 7/19, 8/23 3 Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM

* DISCOVER the impact of the Island Energy Inquiry science curriculum, kits, & professional development model!

* JOIN the Island Energy Inquiry Leadership Cadre to help further innovative energy science education in Hawaii!

* INTERACT with local energy professionals and peers leading innovative energy science education in Hawaii!

* Participants will:
* FACILITATE an event for teachers in their school or district to enhance energy science education via the IEI Curriculum & Professional Development Model.
* HELP TEACHERS ACCESS the statewide IEI Kit Lending Library Program. (Class sets of PV panels, wind, energy auditing, and other equipment!)
* RECEIVE Ongoing Support from MEDB Women in Technology IEI Staff.
* EARN a $400 stipend for full participation and implementation of at least one IEI PD event for teachers by 12/15/11.

Public & Private School Education Professionals Encouraged to Apply

Island Energy Inquiry: Professional Development Course for Teachers Grades 5-12

- ENGAGE in the use of the Island Energy Inquiry science curriculum which focuses on energy sustainability for Hawai'i (aligned to HCPS III and Common Core Standards)

- RECEIVE an Island Energy Inquiry Kit as well as access to an equipment loan program (PV panels, solar thermal, wind, energy auditing, and other equipment!)

- INTERACT with local Hawai'i energy professionals and hear live presentations

- BENEFIT from ongoing support from a graduate student mentor from UH College of Engineering

- LEARN to use a mobile lab of handheld devices to supplement the learning

- EARN either 3 PD Credits or a $200 stipend for full participation and classroom
implementation

**JOIN OUR IEI MAILING LIST TODAY! **
We’ll keep you informed on upcoming IEI events. Summer events to be announced soon.

Questions regarding the workshop please contact Diana@medb.org

NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK - February 21-26, 2011

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24

9:00 am to 1:45 pm

INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING DAY
A Call to ALL Maui Engineers!!

Less than 10% of American engineers are women
Only 5% of Hawaii engineers are women
Studies show that girls begin losing interest in math and science in middle school.

Deadline to Apply - January 24, 2011

With the limited resources on Maui, your support is greatly needed. Join others across the country for the 11^th annual "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" event on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Together, we can challenge those daunting statistics early on before students reach the high-school age.

The goal of the event is to expose girls to the field of engineering and to encourage them to become engineers themselves. Host engineers can be female or male. The event is free and open to all 7^th & 8^th grade girls. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for students and engineers.

As a host engineer volunteering just a half-day of job-shadowing, you can make a difference!

For more information call Mapu Quitazol (808) 875-2343 or email at mapu@medb.org.

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DETAILED FLYER

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD "MAUI REGIONAL TOURNAMENT"

Join us in our Maui Regional Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - University of Hawaii Maui College, Ka Lama Bldg 103

Events: Experimental Design, Disease Detective, Dynamic Planet, Fossil, Bottle Rocket, Chemistry Lab, Anatomy, Astronomy, Towers

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (open to public)
8:30 AM - 1:15 PM Bottle Rocket & Tower Tournament
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Awards & Closing Ceremony

Hawaii State Science Olympiad is "Dedicated to improving the quality of science education for students in Hawaii"

For more information DOWNLOAD FLYER or email Shannon@medb.org

Island Energy Inquiry Mentorship Opportunity

- HELP Hawaii Schools Learn about Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency!

- EARN a $2000 stipend for 5 months of mentoring – f2f and online!

- SUPPORT students in middle in high school as they build wind turbines, conduct energy audits, and engage in other hands-on activities!

If you are a UH College of Engineering Graduate Student, you are eligible to apply to be a mentor to Hawaii teachers and students in the Island Energy Inquiry program. Female students and Society for Women Engineers members are encouraged to apply.

Deadline to Apply - January 24, 2011

For more information download:

DETAILED FLYER

ENGINEERING IN THE MIDDLE EXTRAVAGANZA

Middle Schools "Bridge Off & Marshmallow Launcher" Competition

An exciting day of creative designs and more!

Engineering in the Middle Clubs compete in: Popsicle Stick Bridge, Marshmallow Launcher On Site Challenges and much more!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
U.H. Maui College

Top two teams will win a trip to University of Hawaii College of Engineering Jr. Engineering Expo, March 4, 2011!

For more information DOWNLOAD FLYER or email Shannon@medb.org

ISLAND ENERGY INQUIRY

A Workshop for Maui County Teachers Grades 5 - 12
NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS
October 7th & 8th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
January 15th Renewable Energy Field Trip
February15th 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION: MEDB Malcolm Training Center, 1305 N. Holopono St., Kihei; Field Trip Location TBD Limited FUNDING for Molokai, Lanai, & Hana Teachers Travel

ENGAGE in inquiry on energy conservation techniques and renewable energy science! MEET local energy industry experts!

USE MEDB's Island Energy Inquiry Curriculum! RECEIVE an Inquiry Kit with solar panels, wind turbines, & energy auditing equipment! LEARN to facilitate inquiry with your students!

EARN $150 stipend OR PD Credit VISIT Maui's NEW Digital Bus Ka'a Imi Ike!

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Heliophysics Workshop

October 4-5, 2010 - Maui

Study of the Sun for Middle & High School Teachers and Students Grades 5-9

Presented in cooperation with the Heliophysics Education Ambassador Program through NASA, MEDB’s Women in Technology Project, the University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy and IFA-Maui, and Air Force Research Laboratories.

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INTRODUCTION TO GEO TECH: GPS, GIS, & REMOTE SENSING

FREE Online Course for Educators and Counselors
September 13, to November 15, 2010
Online Course Includes Asynchronous Activities & 8 Live Sessions on Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

- Learn about GeoTech: GPS, GIS, & Remote Sensing!
- Interact with GeoTech Professionals via WebCasts!
- Identify career pathways for students in the geospatial technology field! Rapidly expanding!
- Learn how to integrate GeoTech into the classroom!
- Receive GeoTech related books and materials!
- Discover the benefits of interactive, online learning!
- Receive a stipend of $100 for participation!
- Participants must attend all eight Tuesdays and fulfill course participation requirements to receive stipend!

** CLASS IS FULL

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Exact dates for live sessions are as follows:
Tuesday, September 14
Tuesday, September 21
Tuesday, September 28
Tuesday, October 12
Tuesday, October 19
Tuesday, October 26
Tuesday, November 2
Tuesday, November 9

Technical Requirements:
Must have reliable Internet access; Mac or PC. Must have computer speakers or headphones and a microphone. Optional: GPS device, such as iPhone, iPod Touch, or Garmin handheld.