Galaxy Forum Hawai‘i 2010 - Waimea

"21st Century Education – Get to Know Our Place in the Universe"

A forum to advance Galaxy Education and Stellar Academics in the 21st Century.

Spend a special evening with Hawaii Island's finest galaxy, space, astronomy and cultural educators and innovators.

When: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 5:30-7:30pm
For Whom: Teachers, educators, astronomers and interested public
Where: Canada France Hawaii Telescope Headquarters, Hawaii Island
Cost: Free admission / RSVP

Please join us for the second Galaxy Forum of 2010. The Galaxy Forum is a series of local community events to promote Galaxy Education in the 21st Century.

Speakers:

• Mary Beth Laychak, Education Outreach Specialist, CFHT: “Astronomy and Galaxy Research at Canada France Hawaii Telescope”
• Kimo Pihana, Native Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner: “Hawaiian Culture and Galaxy Education”
• International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA): “ILO ‘Galaxy Moon’ and Galaxy First Light Imaging Program”

Panel Discussion local teachers committed to enhancing general science education in Hawaii, to include:

• How can "Getting to Know Our Place in the Universe" inspire, engage and influence the minds of keiki in our classrooms?
• How can we integrate Native Hawaiian culture into 21st Century Galaxy Education?
• How can Galaxy / Astronomy Science and Galaxy Education materials be integrated into the K-12 standards-based education system?
• How can Hawai’i Island educators utilize the world-class resources of science and astronomy on this island?
  

We'd like to invite you to join our Panel with the hope of including participants from Waimea School, Honoka‘a, Kohala, Parker, Hawaii Preparatory Academy and other public / private elementary and middle schools in the Kohala / Waimea area. Please contact us at the number or email below to confirm your participation.

Please RSVP by at 808-885-3474.