ABOUT STEMworks
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Internship
STEMworks™ provides work-based learning opportunities that help build critical and creative thinking. STEMworks™ students are matched with a host company or organization based on the company’s project needs and the interest and skills of the student.
WORK-BASED LEARNING - STEM INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - CAREER EXPLORATORY - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - COLLEGE READINESS - STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
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96% of our STEMworks
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interns plan to further their education and attend college after high school. With this in mind, our STEMworks
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Live presenters, Ruben Yamada and Chelsea Kau, shared their experiences and knowledge when applying for colleges.
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STEMworks
™ College Toolkit
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The college search and application process can seem overwhelming to anyone! Luckily, there are many resources that help students and families work through this process. Chelsea Kau, a STEMworks™ Alumni and third year business student at the University of Portland, walked through the STEMworks™ College Toolkit and shared her experiences in college.
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There are five questions that you should ponder: WHY are you going to college? WHERE do you want to go? HOW will you get there? WHEN are applications due? WHO should you look to for support?
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There are pros and cons when deciding to attend college; you may obtain a high salary and better job security, but there is a possibility that you could end up with student debt, which could result in 10+ years of loan repayment. The next thing you want to figure out is where you want to go to college. Chelsea suggested to visit college fairs and talk to counselors and representatives. By talking to them, you get a feel of what the college is like. There are also online colleges which you can easily incorporate into your lifestyle. Check out
College Scorecard
to find and compare colleges, and
You Visit
to take a virtual campus tour without having to travel and spend money! The next thing you want to answer is how you will get there. You want to plan and stay organized, make sure you ask for letters of recommendations early. Apply to about five to ten schools, and decide which are your reach and safety schools. How are you going to pay for college? There are four types of financial aid: grants, work-study, scholarships, and loans. Make sure you know the terms and conditions for each before accepting them!
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This may all seem overwhelming, but you are not alone! You have your parents, teachers, guidance counselors, friends, past STEMworks™ students, and STEM professionals to go to for support! Never let fear stop you from achieving your dreams and goals! Strive to be the best you can be and figure out what brings you happiness and success!
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College Admission and the Common App
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There are many misconceptions about the
Common App
that prevents students from utilizing it. Ruben Yamada, an assistant director of admissions at Hawaii Pacific University, shared that the Common App allows you to quickly apply to over 750 different institutions. It can help you easily submit your college applications in one place and keep track of what is necessary to complete your application. Take your time when filling out the Common App to provide as much information as you can. He also advised students to not be afraid to apply to private schools; private schools often have institutional aid which means attending a private school could be the same cost as attending a public school.
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As an assistant director of admissions, Ruben goes through many student applications every year. This being said, he shared the six things that College Admission Counselors look at when reviewing your application: GPA, coursework, SAT/ACT scores, activities, and your essay.
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- Some colleges have a GPA requirement, but that should not deter you from applying! Even if your GPA was not the greatest, they may look at your grades to see if there was improvement.
- When looking at your coursework, they usually look for four academic courses each year (Science, English, Math, and History), and want to see if you challenged yourself.
- SAT/ACT scores are an easy way to compare you to all the other applicants, so while it is not a determining factor of your acceptance, it is still important to have a decent score.
- Extra-curricular activities let colleges see the things you value. Did you take part in any clubs? After school activities? Volunteered in the community?
- Your essay will be the last thing colleges look at, but that does not mean it should be poorly done. You want to choose a topic that you are passionate about and is meaningful.
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See what our STEMworks™ Interns are up to:
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Industry Presenters on Friday, July 13!
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In just two weeks, our STEMworks
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Interns will be gathering together to present their astounding projects! To help our interns prepare for the STEMworks
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Summer Internship Showcase on July 27, they will be hearing from Annette Lynch! Annette has taught and mentored entrepreneurs and coaches, as well as the student speakers of TEDxYouth at Seabury Hall, teaching the skills to craft and deliver their message with confidence.
Presenter
Annette Lynch, TEDxYouth Coach & MEDB's Project Assistant, High Tech Maui
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We are weeks away from our STEMworks™ Summer Internship Showcase! Our Interns are working long and hard on their projects. Show your support and join us LIVE on our STEMworks™ Hawaii Facebook page! We will go live on Friday, July 27 from 10am to 3pm! See you online!
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Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) is proud to offer the Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award. This annual award will be presented to a Maui County project team that demonstrates the most innovative use of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) tools and capabilities to serve and improve our community. In 2013, MEDB, with the endorsement of Irene Hirano Inouye, established the Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award to honor the late Senator’s vision for Maui as an innovation center for the latest scientific and technological advances.
For a list of past Daniel K. Inouye Award winners,
click here
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For more information on guidelines and how to apply,
click here
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Missed out on our past newsletters?
Check them out here!
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Published by STEMworks™ 2018 Interns
Yasha Ronquillo
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Videographer & Graphic Designer
Glesa Mae Tolentino
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Online Journalist
Giel Marie Tolentino
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Graphic Designer & Social Media Analyst
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Please support Maui Economic Development Board by starting your shopping at
smile.amazon.com
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