HomeMy WebLinkAboutJourney Through the Universe- 2.28 - 3.4.2022COUNTY OF HAWA
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WHEREAS Journey thy-o-t/ the/Ltvu ve sei promotes sustained education in the
critical areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and is a
celebration of exploration and the joys of learning. in 2022 the program celebrates its
18' anniversary on Hawaii Island, where it has engaged over 60,000 students in the past
decade in STEM education in local schools; and
WHEREAS, developed by the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education
NCESSE), Jatkrvi.ey through. the/ Ltviive,ae/ is a national science education initiative
that engages entire communities - students, teachers, families, and the public - using
educational programs in the earth and space sciences, and space exploration, to inspire
and educate; and
WHEREAS the Department of Education Hilo/Waiakea Complex and Gemini
Observatory began the partnership in 2004, agreeing to work together and share
Maunakea astronomy with students, all the while recognizing and acknowledging the very
significant cultural role and reverence that this site has to the Native Hawaiian
community; and
WHEREAS, over the past decade students, teachers and the community-at-large
have benefited from Jo-urvteey Thro-u .h' the Uvutverse which has grown to include
dozens of local and national research and educational institutions, as well as local
businesses, government agencies, and individuals; and
WHEREAS the County of Hawaii fully encourages and supports the educators who
perpetuate learning and exploration of our universe in order to excite our youth about the
future, and the astronomers and engineers who instill enthusiasm and understanding
about the diverse careers available at observatories and within the field of astronomy.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MITCHELL D. ROTH, Mayor of the County of Hawaii, do hereby
proclaim February 28 - March 4, 2022, as
JOURNEY THROUGH THE UNIVERSE WEEK
in the County of Hawaii and encourage all citizens to foster curiosity and wonder about
our Universe and the cutting-edge research and technology that allows us to understand
our place in the cosmos.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused The Seal of the
County of Hawai`i to be affixed. Done this 28th day of February 2022, in Hilo, Hawai`i.
MITCHELL D. ROTH
MAYOR