{"id":99230,"date":"2019-07-02T10:58:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T20:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=99230"},"modified":"2020-01-16T15:45:30","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T01:45:30","slug":"water-quality-testing-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2019\/07\/02\/water-quality-testing-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Water quality testing certificate program offered at 糖心视频<\/abbr> Maui College"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>
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Stream samples are collected for water quality testing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A new science lab technician certificate program at the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> Maui College<\/a> beginning in fall 2019 will provide knowledge and skills to collect, analyze and interpret environmental and water quality data.<\/p>\n

The four-credit certificate program takes one year to complete and is offered as part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture water quality education grant, which develops innovative approaches, such as creating industry-aligned certificates, to increase participation of diverse students in STEM<\/abbr>-related fields.<\/p>\n

As critical water issues on Maui County continue to escalate, 糖心视频<\/abbr> Maui College faculty Andrea Kealoha<\/strong> said the workforce demand for lab technicians with expertise in environmental and water quality testing in Hawaiʻi<\/span> is projected to increase by 36 percent by 2025.<\/p>\n

Students interested in the natural sciences or those pursuing environmental or sustainability careers may consider the program. The program will offer $300 for completing the first course in fall (SCI<\/abbr> 190V) and then another $700 for finishing the last two spring classes. In total students will receive $1,000 for completing the four credit certificate. The deadline to apply for fall 2019 is Aug. 1. 糖心视频 the 糖心视频<\/abbr> Maui College<\/a> website or contact Kealoha at andreake@hawaii.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

—By Kit Furukawa<\/em><\/p>\n

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Students have access to lab equipment as part of the program, in addition to lecture and field work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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