I Am A Scientist

What an incredible final day of the I Am A Scientist workshops!!!!

On Friday, our students were able to solve crimes using the forensic science skills they learned yesterday from our wonderful educators. 🔍🕵️‍♂️

We also worked with some amazing moms to help get them set up with science tools and activities. A huge shout-out to these inspiring women who bring STEM into their homes and communities. 💪🌟

In the afternoon, our teachers each received a gift bag packed with tools they need to bring hands-on science to their students. 🧬🩺🫆

Thank you to every teacher, student, parent, and community member who joined us this week. Your passion for learning and teaching will inspire the future generations to learn and grow!

Mahalo nui loa to our incredible partners for making this week possible. Your support allows our teachers to keep sparking curiosity and empowering the next generation of scientists. 🌺🙏

Today was a crime scene investigation kind of day! 🧪👩🏽‍🏫

Mahalo nui to all the incredible educators who joined us for today’s Forensic Science workshops with students! With your help, the students became junior detectives — lifting fingerprints, shoeprints and analyzing “mystery” inks. Special mahalos to our forensic science ‘ohana at Chaminade University of Honolulu for helping create this amazing lesson!

We encourage every teacher who joined us for this week’s workshop to come join us tomorrow to receive your special gift bag! 🎁

Let’s keep the science fun rolling… see you tomorrow, detectives! 📜🕵🏾‍♀️

Good morning, scientists! 🧪✨

We're kicking off our first student workshop today and we can’t wait to dive into some hands-on science fun with you all!

Grades 1–4: We'll see you from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Grades 5–8: Your session runs from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Get ready to explore and experiment, see you soon! 🚀🔍🧬

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Day 3 of the I Am A Scientist teacher workshop all pau!

Today’s sessions were all about DNA and machine learning 🧬🤖 . Our incredible teachers explored how biology and technology can be taught in fun and engaging ways. From extracting DNA to testing AI activities for the classroom, these educators are leveling up their STEM game in powerful ways! ✨

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow for a fun day with the students!! 🥼🔬🧪

Day 2: Health Science Lessons PAU!

Today, the educators learned different health science curriculum for vital signs and nutrition. They participated in various activities to learn about sugar, the nutrition label, heart rate, blood pressure, and more!!

We are having so much fun and we are looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow for Day 3!!! 😃✨

Mahalo nui to all of our partners who made this experience possible!!

Day 1 of Professional Development Workshop at DYWA Tafuna: PAU! ✅

Today, educators learned forensic science lessons that ranged from fingerprints, shoe prints, trace evidence analysis with sand, and ink chromatography! They also participated in a mock crime activity where they were given suspects and different trace evidence to identify the culprit! 🫆🔬🥷

We had so much fun with you folks and are looking forward to tomorrow to learn all about health 🩺🫀⚕️

Mahalo nui to Shan-J Restaurant & Cake Shop for catering such ‘ono food for our workshop sessions!! 😁🙏

We’re so excited to see everyone tomorrow at the I Am A Scientist Professional Development Workshop!🎉🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫

📍 The workshop will be held at DYWA Tafuna in the back right conference room. The first workshop will start at 9:00AM.

📝 Be sure to check in at the table just outside the room when you arrive.

Can’t wait to connect and kick things off together — see you soon!

And we’re off!! 🛫🧳🇦🇸

We will be arriving in American Samoa today for the I Am A Scientist Workshop Series for Educators and Students that starts on Monday, August 4th.

If you haven’t signed up for the workshop, it’s not too late to register!! Please see links below 😁

We are so excited to see you all again soon!! 🤙🏾



👩‍🏫 STEM Professional Development Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/PVZytFc12D918LgY6

👩‍🔬 STEM Student Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/MtoMJzjDswT2P1UC7

T-MINUS 3 DAYS until we take off for American Samoa to kick off the I Am A Scientist Workshop Series for teachers and students! 😆🧬🔎

We’re incredibly excited to connect and learn alongside the amazing educators and youth in the community.

This meaningful experience wouldn’t be possible without the support and collaboration of our incredible partners, Fredric Duclos Barstow Foundation for American Samoa (Bank of Hawaiʻi, Trustee), Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI, LBJ Tropical Medical Center, American Samoa STEAM Partnership, ASTCA, American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency, American Samoa Department of Education, Oceania Community Development Network - OCDN, and CIFAL Honolulu. Mahalo for helping us bring science to life in meaningful ways.

See you all soon! 🌺✈️

It’s Official! Our Teacher Workshop Schedule is FINALIZED!

We’re excited to welcome Grades 1–8 teachers in American Samoa to join us for our STEM Professional Development Workshops hosted by Chaminade University’s I Am A Scientist program!

📍 DYWA Tafuna Conference Room
📆 Monday to Wednesday: 9am to 4pm
📆Thursday & Friday: Grades 1–4: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Grades 5–8: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/fJaLz1Ecee67fEe87 or scan the QR code on the flyer!

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

We’ve Got a Location! 🕵️‍♀️✨

We’re excited to share that our Forensic Science Student Workshop will be hosted at DYWA Tafuna.

Get ready to explore crime scene science, analyze evidence, and dive into hands-on activities that bring real investigations to life.

See the flyer for registration details and don’t forget to bring your inner detective!

STEM WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS IN AMERICAN SAMOA!

Chaminade University’s I Am a Scientist is hosting a STEM Professional Development Workshop just for Grades 1–8 teachers in American Samoa – and it’s 100% FREE! 🎉

📅 Dates: August 4–8, 2025
📍 Location: DYWA Tafuna Conference Room
🕘 Times: Mon–Wed: 9AM–4PM | Thurs–Fri: TBD

🔬 Topics include: Forensic Science, Biology 🧬, Nutrition, Microscopy, and Machine Learning.

REGISTER NOW:
Scan the QR code in the flyer or click this link: https://forms.gle/12T43cFXzQVyM9UE7

Questions? Email us at: [email protected]

Don’t miss this chance to boost your STEM teaching skills and bring exciting science into your classroom!