Journey Through the Universe 2008
February 1 - 8, 2008, Hilo, Hawaii
The fourth year of the Journey Through the Universe program on Hawaii Island. The program engages our community in sustained science, math and technology education in a celebration of human exploration: how we have come to know what we know about the Universe, and the joys of learning.
Journey Scientists in the Classrooms - February 4-8
The University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy fielded five faculty, staff and grad students into classrooms around East Hawaii and Puna during the week. Dr Paul Coleman, Dr Colin Aspin, Joseph Masiero, Kenyan Beals and Gary Fujihara helped to communicate astronomy to K-12 students with Powerpoint presentations and activities like assembling cardboard telescopes to observe celestial objects that were hung on the walls. We received assistance from "OneWeekJob.com" Sean Aiken, who is looking to find a career he can be passionate about while traveling across the country. Kenyan and I are sharing our passion for communicating astronomy to our local students and members of the community this week.
Kenyan making a presentation on astronomy to 2nd Graders at Keaukaha Elementary
Sean helped the students of Keaukaha Elementary build their cardboard telescopes
IfA astronomer Paul Coleman with Kumu Cuban at Ha'aheo Elememtary School
Maggie Aspin introduces her husband, UH88 Telescope Director Colin Aspin
Chamber of Commerce Social Event - February 5, Hilo Yacht Club
The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce and Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii sponsored a social event for the Journey Through the Universe program at the Hilo Yacht Club. The event was well attended and included many members from the community. Proclamations were made by Governor Linda Lingle (Dylan Nonaka) and Mayor Harry Kim (Andy Levin) and a resolution by Senator Lorraine Inouye; while messages were offered by Hilo-Laupahoehoe-Waiakea Complex Superintendant Valerie Takata and HICC President Bob Williams.
Kaumana Elementary second graders getting instruction on building telescopes from Sean
"I can see clearly now"
IfA grad student Joe Masiero gave a presentation on energy to Kapiolani students
DOE Potluck Event - February 7, DOE Annex on Waianuenue Avenue
Many visiting and local scientists, ambassadors and informal science educators joined Hilo-Laupahoehoe-Waiakea complex Superintendant Valerie Takata and her staff at the DOE Annex for a pot luck get together Thursday afternoon.