Engineering
Design. Build. Solve.
- Mechanical and electrical design
- Robotics and automation
- Product prototyping
- 3D modeling and fabrication
- Real-world engineering challenges
STEM + Innovation
From problem to prototype.
Science, technology, engineering and math stop being subjects and start being tools. Students investigate real problems on Hawaiʻi Island, design solutions, build working prototypes and test them against the conditions they were made for.
Disciplines
Four ways in.
Every STEM student works across all four, then goes deep where their project takes them.
Science
Investigate. Discover. Create.
- Biology and environmental science
- Food science and nutrition
- Chemical and physical sciences
- Data collection and analysis
- Sustainability in practice
Technology
Tools. Data. Innovation.
- 3D modeling and simulation
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Programming and automation
- Data analysis and visualization
- Emerging tech: AI, IoT, drones
Research + Innovation
Ideas into real-world solutions.
- Student-led research projects
- Sustainability and food systems
- Product development and testing
- Industry and university collaboration
- Solutions for a stronger Hawaiʻi
The Innovation Challenge
A structured path from concept to solution.
Identify
Find real problems and opportunities in Hawaiʻi.
Research
Study existing solutions, the science and the data.
Design
Sketch concepts and plan the build.
Prototype
Build and test with hand and digital tools.
Test + refine
Validate for performance, safety, sustainability and fit.
Pitch
Present to industry experts, judges and the community.
The best STEM problems on this island are not in a textbook. They are in the orchard, the reef and the supply chain.
More pathways
Get involved
Bring real-world entrepreneurship to your students.
Schools, industry partners, mentors and families: there is a place for you in the program. Tell us how you’d like to take part.