​​​​​​​​​​​​About STEM

VISION: STEM education will prepare​ students to understand the local and global challenges of the 21st century and inspire them to become lifelong learners who will confront these challenges and seek solutions.

MISSION: To prepare all students for the challenges and opportunities in the 21st century global economy by providing rigorous, equitable and accessible education in STEM.

GOALS

• Integrated STEM: Purposefully integrate science, mathematics, technology and engineering to provide all students with engaging, real-world, and rigorous experiences in STEM​
• Increase the number of highly qualified and highly effective STEM teachers ​
• Provide students with a solid foundation in the content, practices, and organizing principles of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
• Increase the number of public school graduates, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups, who pursue college degrees and/or careers in STEM fields
• Cultivate community partnerships to provide access to diverse, high-quality STEM teaching and learning opportunities​

STEM Resources

• Tech Tools
  
• Competitions, Programs & Classroom Units
  

STEM Capstone Projects

The STEM Honors Certificate is available for graduates of the 2016 class and beyond. A STEM Capstone Project is one component required for students to earn the STEM Honors Certificate. The other requirements include:

• 4 credits of math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Calculus)
• 4 credits of science (Biology required, Chemistry and Physics recommended)
• 3.0 and above GPA

STEM Capstone	XAT1000
Senior Project	XSP1010
Introduction to STEM: Service Learning	XEP1100
Directed Study in Science	SAH3503
Seminar in Scientific Research	SAH4503
Health Services Career Pathway Capstone	THK4990
Industrial and Engineering Technology Career Pathway Capstone	TIK5900
Natural Resource Career Pathway Capstone	TNK6990
Advanced Placement (AP) Seminar	XAP1000
Advanced Placement (AP) Research	XAP1100
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems Work-Based Learning	TCM 4100
Residential and Commercial Construction (RCC) Work-Based Learning	TCR 4100
Teaching As a Profession (TAP) Work-Based Learning	TET 4100
Architectural Design (AD) Work-Based Learning	TAA 4100
Engineering Tech Work-Based Learning	TAE 4100
Public Health Services Work-Based Learning	THH 4100
Diagnostic Services Work-Based Learning	THD 4100
Human Performance Therapeutic Services Work-Based Learning	THT 4100
Law Enforcement Services Work-Based Learning	TLE 4100
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Work-Based Learning	TTA 4100
Automotive Collision Repair Work-Based Learning	TTC 4100
Aviation Maintenance Technology Work-Based Learning	TTM 4100
Marine Maintenance Technology Work-Based Learning	TTT 4100
Automation and Robotics Technology Work-Based Learning	TAR 4100
Electro-Mechanical Technology Work-Based Learning	TAL 4100
Welding Work-Based Learning	TAW 4100
Animal Systems Work-Based Learning	TAI 4100
Food Systems Work-Based Learning	TAD 4100
Ag Food Production Business Work-Based Learning	TAB 4100
Natural Resources Management Work-Based Learning	TAH 4100
Business Management Work-Based Learning	TBI 4100
Financial Management Work-Based Learning	TBF 4100
Alternative Fuels Technology Work-Based Learning	TEA 4100
Power Grid Technology Work-Based Learning	TEP 4100
Renewable Energies Technology Work-Based Learning	TER 4100
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Work-Based Learning	TIA 4100
Programming Work-Based Learning	TIP 4100
Networking Work-Based Learning	TIE 4100
Cybersecurity (Cyber) Work-Based Learning	TIY 4100
Web Design and Development (WDD) Work-Based Learning	TIW 4100

Resources available for teachers implementing STEM Capstone projects include:

• [VIEW] Project Overview — includes an alignment of STEM practices to GLOs and STEM and non-STEM project samples.
• [VIEW] Project Planning Guide
• [VIEW] Capstone Project Checklist
• [VIEW] Paper, Portfolio, Presentation and STEM Competencies Rubric Samples
• [VIEW] Capstone Project Sample Syllabi
• [VIEW] May 2015 STEM Capstone Webinar Powerpoint and Q&A Sessions

The documents and resources provide a foundation for a STEM Capstone Project, but do not prescribe a curriculum. Schools and teachers have the latitude and flexibility to use these resources as appropriate for their students, while fulfilling the purposes of the STEM Capstone Project.

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World Conservation Congress resource bank Hawai‘i welcomed the world in September 2016 for the World Conservation Congress (WCC), a global gathering held every four years organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The goal of this Resource Bank was to provide educators with a starting point for locating resources relevant to the themes of IUCN and WCC, particularly biodiversity, food and water security, and climate change.