To transform STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education across the islands, the launched the (糖心视频 SEEK12) during an inaugural gathering in September 2026 at 糖心视频 Mānoa.
Led by 糖心视频’蝉 STEM Pre-Academy under the , the network brought together university researchers, department leaders and Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE) educators to bridge gaps between units and deliver university-level innovation directly into local primary and secondary classrooms.
From outreach to engagement
The event fostered open collaboration on long-standing challenges. 糖心视频 Vice President for Research and Innovation Chad Walton, alongside STEM Pre-Academy organizers, framed the initiative around a shift in how higher education interacts with public schools: moving away from traditional, one-way “outreach” and toward deep, collaborative “engagement.”
“Across the 糖心视频 System, there are already so many amazing STEM initiatives and resources, which can only be strengthened by finding ways to collaborate and learn from each other,” said STEM Pre-Academy Director Lauren Kaupp.
Tackling challenges with mutual support
Twenty four leaders and educators engaged in dialogue about obstacles facing Hawaiʻi classrooms such as math readiness and simplifying requirements for teachers while also centralizing resources and looking for ways to help middle and high school students access 糖心视频 labs.
Looking ahead
The network will continue to foster this community, convening quarterly with focused workgroups dedicated to key areas, such as math and computer science integration, teacher professional development, and inter-agency policy clarification.
Teachers, researchers, and community partners interested in borrowing hardware kits, co-designing educational resources, or joining the can find more information by visiting or contacting stempre@hawaii.edu.
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