On October 21st and 22nd, we welcomed local educators for our AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions Training Day. This session gave teachers hands-on experience with the program. We focused mainly on the STEM Elementary Development module, designed to help kids in grades K-6 dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun, interactive activities.

AASHTO’s STEM Outreach Solutions program introduces students to careers in transportation and civil engineering, showing them how math and science play a big role in real-world jobs. HDOT provides schools with resources and classroom visits to promote further STEM education.

Throughout the training, teachers got to roll up their sleeves and try out the same activities they can use to inspire their students. We’re looking forward to seeing how they bring these lessons into the classroom and spark a love for STEM learning in the next generation!

All trainings and kits are free of charge! If you would like to bring STEM Outreach Solutions to your school, please send an email to ty.h.fukuroku@hawaii.gov.