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Girls Learn About STEM At New Center On O‘ahu’s North Shore
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi held its inaugural Pacific Ex- ploration in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program this summer at Camp Paumalū on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
“The Pacific Exploration in STEM program was the first international event held at the newly constructed STEM Center for Excellence at Camp Paumalū,” states Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi CEO Shari Chang. “It was an ex- citing and busy week for the girls, who gained hands-on experience in engineering, biology, astronomy, technolo-
(Left and above) The Pacific Exploration in STEM program of Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i took place this summer at Camp Paumalū on the North Shore. PHOTOS COURTESY GIRL SCOUTS OF HAWAI’I
gy and cybersecurity through some really fun activities. By holding events like this, we hope to foster girls’ interest in STEM subjects and encour- age them to pursue STEM-re- lated careers.”
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts se- lected Hawaiʻi as part of their international program for par- ticipants around the world.
waiian farming. Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi also partnered with organizations such as Oceanit, University of Ha- waiʻi School of Engineering and the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology.
learning paths available in the state. Meanwhile, the girls got to experience Hawaiian culture through working with the Polynesian Voyaging So- ciety and Polynesian Cultural Center.
encourage girls to pursue careers in the rapidly grow- ing STEM industry, with women currently holding just 25% of these jobs in the U.S.
Chang says the organi- zation was honored that the
Camp activities included archery, building a drone, hiking, snorkeling, surfing lessons and traditional Ha-
It introduced girls to a number of STEM careers and
Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi has shifted its programming to
For more information, visit gshawaii.org or call 808-595-8400.
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It offered opportunities for girls from Hawaiʻi, the con- tinental U.S. and beyond to learn about the state’s multi- national cultures while partic- ipating in STEM activities.
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