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Hawai‘i Island Meteorology Network Educator Workshop
(Hilo, Hawai‘i Island)

September 28, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

- Free

September 28, 2019—Join us to learn how to teach about weather and climate using both traditional Hawaiian and Western scientific practices! Through a partnership between The Kohala Center and the Massachusettes Institute of Technology (MIT), ongoing support will be available to you and/or your school/organization from scientists and cultural practitioners through April 2020.

We welcome all educators (formal and informal) that have an interest in integrating weather, kilo, and climate science into their education and outreach activities.

Program Details:

  • Two day-long workshops: September 28, 2019 (Hilo) and TBD at the Mauna Loa Observatory at the end of January 2020
  • Presenters include representatives from National Weather Service, Makaliʻi voyagers, MIT, and Mauna Loa Observatory
  • Support from experts in developing and delivering ʻāina-based learning experiences around weather and climate science
  • Networking with and learning from others at a symposium in April 2020

Participants that complete the program will receive:

  • Meteorology sensor station installation and maintenance
  • Meteorology data activities to share with students
  • Kilo observation & climate education tools

Space is limited to 20 participants. Complete an application to reserve your spot.

Contact Ilene Grossman at igrossman@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411 for more details.

Details

Date:
September 28, 2019
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
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Website:
koha.la/himn-apply

Organizer

The Kohala Center
Phone:
808-887-6411
Email:
info@kohalacenter.org
Website:
https://www.kohalacenter.org

Venue

Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
76 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720 United States
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Details

Date:
September 28, 2019
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
, ,
Website:
koha.la/himn-apply

Organizer

The Kohala Center
Phone:
808-887-6411
Email:
info@kohalacenter.org
Website:
https://www.kohalacenter.org

Venue

Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
76 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720 United States
+ Google Map