Video Resources
“That’s what I want to do!”
A presentation by Kane‘ohe Elementary School special education teacher, Bella Finau-Faumuina, on her experiences using the engineering design process in the classroom.
Artificial Intelligence for Educators
STEM Pre-Academy is delighted to present the Coffee Time Session: Artificial Intelligence for Educators to K-16 educators. This session presents insights into AI, including ways AI can enhance teaching and learning. We discuss existing risks as well as emerging implications in this uncharted territory of computer technology and education.
Coral Bleaching Kit – Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology
The Coral Bleaching Kit seeks to bring a tangible visualization of coral bleaching and will give students a better understanding on how ocean warming events and other stressors affect the health of corals, and that of those which do not experience bleaching.
EDP – Project Planning: Its Importance and Application of the Gantt Chart
Ren Ishii, Engineer at The Boeing Co., shares how project planning is used in industry and explains its importance as part of the Engineering Design Process.
EDP – The Composite Airplane Activity: Introduction to Composite Materials
Troy Nakagawa, Engineering PhD student at the University of Washington, shares background research for the Composite Airplane Activity.
EDP – Failures as Stepping Stones to Success
Engineering undergraduates shared their research project experiences: how they addressed challenges and solved problems using the Engineering Design Process.
Hydroponics for Social Studies – Multidisciplinary Research and Activities with Autumn Pemble
How can hydroponics benefit our community? Students will independently conduct research, utilizing at least three sources to answer the driving question. Students will show understanding of the research process by creating supporting questions while synthesizing information from reliable sources.
Let’s Get Excited About Your Hydroponics Project with Deborah Higa
Deborah Higa, Mechanical Engineering student with the College of Engineering at UHM, and Engineering Intern with STEM Pre-Academy led a virtual conversation with students in Randall Shinn’s Advisory STEM class at Ilima Intermediate School.
Module 1 – Explorers: The Human Desire for Exploration Leads to Discovery
When is the Best Time to Send Astronauts to Mars? was a workshop for students and teachers that explored the range of questions that must be answered and risks that must be overcome to send astronauts to the red planet.
Module 2a – Planets and Astronomy: Why We Want to Go to Mars
When is the Best Time to Send Astronauts to Mars? was a workshop for students and teachers that explored the range of questions that must be answered and risks that must be overcome to send astronauts to the red planet.
Module 2b – Planets and Astronomy: Why We Want to Go to Mars
When is the Best Time to Send Astronauts to Mars? was a workshop for students and teachers that explored the range of questions that must be answered and risks that must be overcome to send astronauts to the red planet.
Module 2c – Planets and Astronomy: Why We Want to Go to Mars
When is the Best Time to Send Astronauts to Mars? was a workshop for students and teachers that explored the range of questions that must be answered and risks that must be overcome to send astronauts to the red planet.
Module 3 – Space Radiation: The Journey to Mars
When is the Best Time to Send Astronauts to Mars? was a workshop for students and teachers that explored the range of questions that must be answered and risks that must be overcome to send astronauts to the red planet.
Module 4a – Space Habitats: Living on Mars
When is the Best Time to Send Astronauts to Mars? was a workshop for students and teachers that explored the range of questions that must be answered and risks that must be overcome to send astronauts to the red planet.
Module 4b – Space Habitats: Living on Mars
When is the Best Time to Send Astronauts to Mars? was a workshop for students and teachers that explored the range of questions that must be answered and risks that must be overcome to send astronauts to the red planet.
Research and Engineering Design Clinic – Green Roof System – Captain Kristin Dembia, USAF
Research and Engineering Design Clinic - Green Roof System - Captain Kristin Dembia, USAF
Research and Engineering Design Clinic – Inspiring Engineering Student – Geena Wann-Kung
Research and Engineering Design Clinic - Inspiring Engineering Student - Geena Wann-Kung
Research and Engineering Design Clinic – Keynote Speech – Dr. Darren Carlson
Research and Engineering Design Clinic - Keynote Speech - Dr. Darren Carlson
Research and Engineering Design Clinic – UH Drone Technologies Lab – David Harris
Research and Engineering Design Clinic - UH Drone Technologies Lab - David Harris
Research, Mentorship, and Resiliency in Project-Based Learning
Hear stories and practical examples of how mentorship, failure, and resilience enhance paths towards success for every student. Learn how student skills developed through PBL and design projects contribute importantly to personal and academic growth.
Small Steps Toward Solving Big Problems Through the EDP
Mechanical Engineering undergraduate, Everett Jellinek, shares how he used the Engineering Design Process to create a tank for generating waves.
STEAM Entrepreneurship and Research Network (STEAMER)
STEAMER re-envisioned student interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics by placing major emphasis on fun and authenticity in learning. Centered on sustainable agriculture, STEAMER offered experiences in an inclusive and interdisciplinary framework, as opposed to learning typically isolated in subject classwork, after school clubs, and independent research projects.
Trailer – When is the Best Time to Send Astronauts to Mars?
When is the Best Time to Send Astronauts to Mars? was a workshop for students and teachers that explored the range of questions that must be answered and risks that must be overcome to send astronauts to the red planet.