Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day

aut utJoin us for Onizuka Science Day!
We are proud to be working with the Onizuka family, the Onizuka Memorial Committee, the Hawaiʻi Science and Technology Museum, and the Canada France Hawaiʻi Telescope to bring Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day back to Hilo! This free public event will feature a day of STEM exhibits, hands-on workshops, AMA with an astronaut, special guest speakers, and food in celebration of the inspiring life and legacy of Hawaiʻi’s first astronaut. All ages are welcome!

Workshop sessions will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis so families are encouraged to register early to secure their student’s preferred workshop. For more information and to register, visit: bit.ly/onizuka-day.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 24, 7:45 am – 2:30 pm
• Location: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
• Who: Free community event for all ages (adults must accompany minors)
   

Highlights & Activities

• Meet a real NASA astronaut
• Special guest speakers
• Exhibits and demonstrations by local STEM organizations
• Hands-on workshops for students, grades 3–12 (details TBA)
• State Qualifying VEX IQ Robotics Tournament
   

Workshop Registration
Onizuka Day will include a variety of 1-hour, hands-on workshop sessions geared for students in grades 3–12. Seating is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Our staff will do their best to place students in their preferred workshops. View the list of workshops and register using the links below.

Schedule of Events
7:45 am – 8:45 am — Registration and Check-in (UHH Theater)
8:00 am – 1:30 pm — Interactive Booths (Library lanai)
8:00 am – 3:00 pm — Robotics Tournament (Campus Center)
9:00 am – 10:00 am — Opening Assembly (Theater)
10:00 am – 2:00 pm — Food Trucks (Library lanai)
10:15 am – 11:15 am — Workshop Session 1
11:30 am – 12:30 pm — Workshop Session 2
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm — Lunch & Science Demos
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm — Closing Assembly (Theater)