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Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - Mahina Exhibit Project

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Funding Amount

$99,482

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - Mahina Exhibit Project

Funder: Institute for Museum and Library Services

Award Amount: $99,482

Geographic Scope: Hawaii

Focus Areas:

  • Indigenous STEM education

  • Native Hawaiian science and math proficiency

  • Exhibit design and development

  • Interactive learning experiences

  • Science museum/center programming

    • Project Overview - Mahina Exhibit:
    The project addresses low science and math proficiency achievement rates for Native Hawaiian students by designing more relevant STEM learning activities that connect to indigenous Hawaiian knowledge and culture.

    Exhibit Details:

  • Three exhibit designs created

  • Learning objectives targeted for ages 4-14

  • Focus on Mahina (moon)

  • Framework familiar to Native Hawaiian communities

  • Integration of traditional and modern science knowledge

  • Designed to be enjoyable and thought-provoking

  • Part of Indigenous Science Center expansion

    • Project Goals:

  • Make STEM learning relevant through cultural framework

  • Increase engagement with Hawaiian communities

  • Build scientific understanding through indigenous knowledge systems

    • Contact Information:

  • INPEACE Administrative Office

  • 91-1010 Shangrila Street, Suite 306

  • Kapolei, Hawaii 96707

  • Phone: (808) 693-7222

  • Fax: (808) 693-7221

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    native-americansstem-educationmuseumsscience-research

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