The Kapi`olani Community College (KCC) science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) Summer Bridge Program is an intensive 3-week program that brings together Junior and Senior high school students, college student peer mentors, and college faculty to help students prepare for the rigor of college math and science.

Two summer Bridges were conducted this year:

The Junior Summer Bridge Program ran from June 11– June 29, and was attended by 18 Native Hawaiian students from 17 local high schools. High school 11th graders were engaged in multiple activities designed to promote group involvement, revisit and strengthen personal knowledge in math and science and to instill individual confidence.

The program ran Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a two-hour math preparation class and an hour of collaborative study. Students were also introduced to science software such as Vernier, STEM career fields in Hawai`i and abroad, and undergraduate research opportunities.

Each afternoon students worked on a STEM project designed around the concept of WATER. Students learned to operate high-end Water sensers to test its quality. Samples were taken on various streams throughout the island of Oahu for intensive testing.

The Senior Summer Bridge Program ran from July 16– Aug 2, and was attended by 23 Native Hawaiian students from 19 local high schools. High school 12th graders were engaged in multiple activities designed to promote group involvement, revisit and strengthen personal knowledge in math and science and to instill individual confidence.

The program ran Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a two-hour math preparation class and an hour of collaborative study. Students were also introduced to computer building, software programming using Alice, fuel cell technology, and STEM career fields in Hawai`i and abroad, and undergraduate research opportunities.

Students also participated in an F-1 Grand Prix race using model cars power by Fuel cell technology.

Staff

Project Director: Dr. John Rand, phone:734-9433
Summer Bridge Mathematics: Herve Collin and LaVache Scanlan
Ecology: Professor Hank Snider, Dr. Bob Moeng, Professor Nelda Quensell
Space Science and Engineering: Dr. Maria Bautista

Outreach Coordinator: Keolani Noa, 734-9236