JOIN US -- For the 4th successful year, STEM/Service Learning students, teachers, parents, community and business leaders are invited to gather on Maui to celebrate STEM learning projects, experience the excitement of a regional technology conference and share stories with other students from different islands.

For many, this will be their first experience at a regional technology conference complete with breakout sessions, software competitions, a formal awards banquet, and exhibit presentations. It was an excellent opportunity for students to get the latest software training, and compete against other teams in challenging, but fun software competitions.

Highlights from 2012

A primary goal of this STEM event is to challenge and encourage as much participation from students as possible. To this end, we held software competitions at the conference, allowing teams to display their creative and tech skills in CAD, Web design, Game Design, Poster Design, Music Design, and Video.

Over the two days, software training sessions were held in the following areas -- 3D CAD, Photoshop, Web Design, Game Design, Videography, GIS/GPS, Leadership, Science/Adaptive Optics, and Green Technologies.

Check out some feedback from the students who attended the 2012 STEM Conference!

“I learned that simple projects can make a big difference. Using technology as a tool to help the community.”

“The highlight of the conference was the Awards Ceremony. Seeing the winners for the different software competitions inspired me to do or look more into the software programs that the students have used. And I felt confident that I could do the same level of hardwork that the other students have done for their community.”

“The best part was meeting and interacting with new people. The time allowed us to get to know other students, talk about our projects and make new connections. We also got to know the professionals in the specific fields and they gave me advice that helped me decide on what to do to get to my career goals.”

“Being able to better connect with other STEM students”