GWISH Community & Youth Outreach
It is imperative to our mission to be involved in our community in order to encourage and nurture future scientists. Below you'll find our upcoming outreach efforts. If you have questions, want to get involved, have ideas for events, or want to partner up please contact our outreach coordinator Linnea Wolniewicz
In November of 2023, 3 GWISH members travelled to Farrington High School in Honolulu to teach students about science, college, and coding in Python. The workshop kicked off with a discussion on the significance of pursuing higher education and a career in science. Following this discussion, the volunteers led the class through an interactive workshop that involved using Python to discover the Jupiter-like gas giant orbiting the star Kepler-6, and a brief lesson on how astronomers discover exoplanets. As all presenters were female scientists, our outreach not only aimed to inspire curiosity in science but also served as a platform to spread awareness about diversity and the vital contributions of women in STEM.
Looking ahead to the Spring of 2024, our initiative is set to broaden its impact by extending outreach to additional high schools across Hawaii. We eagerly anticipate conducting more engaging workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring experiences, further cultivating a passion for science and motivating students to explore the many possibilities college and STEM jobs hold.
Looking ahead to the Spring of 2024, our initiative is set to broaden its impact by extending outreach to additional high schools across Hawaii. We eagerly anticipate conducting more engaging workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring experiences, further cultivating a passion for science and motivating students to explore the many possibilities college and STEM jobs hold.
Graduate Women in Science Hawai'i is a Registered Independent Organization (RIO) at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. Although GWISH has members who are University of Hawai'i students, the organization is independent of the University and does not represent the views of the University. GWISH is responsible for its own contracts, acts, or omissions.
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