The popular is now expanding to Kauaʻi. This program is a series of six unique, science-based missions for elementary-aged students that will be held at between March and November.
The , at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s , developed this educational program and is actively involved in science education throughout the state.
“The Gene-ius Day Program was created to teach the concepts of genetics in a fun, easy-to-remember way,” said project leader Ania Wieczorek.
Each Saturday Gene-iuses mission brings students and their parents together for two fun-filled hours of hands-on activities that encourage scientific thinking and appreciation for all things science related. Every session focuses on a specific science-related theme, such as plant cells, insects, forensics, agriculture and more.
To see what this program is all about, a video documenting the third mission, “BUZZ OFF!”, at the 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa campus can be viewed at
Sign up for a mission
Each two-hour mission will be held in a teaching laboratory at the Kauaʻi Community College and will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on select Saturdays. The first mission, DNA Detectives will be held on Saturday, March 30, and the registration deadline is March 7.
The cost is $21.50 per person. Participants who register for all six missions will receive a free Saturday Gene-iuses t-shirt, and students from Title 1 schools will each receive $10 off per mission.
Those interested in attending Saturday Gene-iuses on Kauaʻi or Oʻahu can find more information and register online at or email the coordinator Carol Oshiro.
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—By Nicole Atienza