The Onizuka family, the Onizuka Memorial Committee, the Hawaiʻi Science and Technology Museum, PISCES, and the Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope are bringing Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day back to Hilo for the first time since 2020! This free community event for all ages 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!

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. Staff will do their best to place students in their preferred workshops. View the list of workshops and register using the links below.

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