http://nhsemp.eng.hawaii.edu/

Native Hawaiian Science & Engineering Mentorship Program

Fall Orientation

September 6, 2010

Holmes Hall 244

AGENDA

9:30 am Ho’o wehe

Quick Introductions

1.  “Who You” Game

9:45 Bless Food

Program Information

Office Hours: Tues, Weds, Thurs 3:00-4:00pm

General Admission

1.  Complete Application packet

  1. Essay, Financial Aid, Resume, List of References, WH-1 Form, Photo Waiver
  2. Rolling Deadline, but to be eligible for Book Awards, Deadline Friday Sept. 10

2.  Interview, Mid-semester check, End of semester

3.  Community Service (minimum 4 hrs.) – Completed Form

Book Awards – Deadline: Friday, September 10

1.  $350/semester

  1. Books for STEM and Graduation Requirement courses (undergraduates)
  2. Books / Supplies (graduate students)

1.  Must turn in the following items:

  1. “Description and Certification” Form
  2. Original Receipts
  3. Online: “Confirmation of Payment” email / shipping form
  4. Class & work schedule

GPA Awards – 3.0 Semester GPA $250, min. 6 credits of STEM courses

Spring 2010 Awards to:

Elmer Agtarap / Nelson Fernandez / Daniel Kahoonei / Vonne Lee
Nickolas Brown / Kristen Fujinaga / Haunani Kane / Cristina Luke
Rachel Chambrella / Robert Grimmett / Clifford Kapono / Brandon Mitchell
Michael Cummings / Kelsea Hosoda / Pohaku Kapua / Melvin Rodenhurst
Matthew Chun / Aliah Irvine / Shaun Kaulukukui / Harold Shimono
Kyle Dahlin / Joshua Irvine / Andrea Kealoha / Shaun Ueda
Hoben Delgado / Melia Iwamoto / Carolynn Kitamura / Travis Voeller
Chelsea Dudoit / Sean Jones / Kelson Lau

Malolo Awards

1.  Financial Need

2.  Academic Merit

3.  Program Participation

Work Days

1.  NHSEMP will offer a minimum of 1 event per semester

2.  Service can be completed with non-NHSEMP programs

3.  Completed Community Service form to be turned in before the end of the semester

Recitation Sessions & Tutoring

Math 140 Chem 161 Bio 171

Math 241 Chem 162 Bio 172

Math 242 Phys 170 Micro 130

Math 243 Phys 272 EE 160

Math 244 Phys 274 EE 260

Math 302 / 307

CE/ME 270 CE/ME 271 EE 211

EE 213

Other courses:

Travel & Conference Awards

Examples of past proposals.

·  “International Workshop on Advanced Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology.” Boston, MA,. Louis Santos.

·  “IWA-ASPIRE 2009 Conference.” Taipei, Taiwan, Lelemia Irvine.

·  “Study Abroad, Lille Catholic University of France (Catho).” Lille, France. Lowen Okamoto, Hoben Delgado, Melvin Rodenhurst.

·  “Study Abroad, Roehampton University.” London, England. Ian Anderson.

·  “Small Satellites: Student Hands-on Workshop,” Boulder, CO. Shantel Hunt

·  “NeoTrans Engineering: Neo-1 Electric Vehicle.” Mike Menendez

·  “Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Registration and Fee.” Michael Cummings.

·  Kumu A’o CubeSat.” Zach Lee-Ho.

Research Internships

Mentoring / ‘Ohana Groups

11:00 am Pau