Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day - Event Details
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Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day
Location: University of Hawaii at Hilo campus
PISCES is proud to be working with the Onizuka family, Onizuka Memorial Committee, Hawaiʻi Science and Technology Museum, and Canada France Hawaiʻi Telescope to bring back the 21st annual Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026! This free community event will include exciting STEM activities, workshops, food, and more in celebration of the inspiring life and legacy of Hawaiʻi’s first astronaut. All ages are welcome! (Adults must accompany minors.)
Highlights & Activities:
• Meet a NASA astronaut
• Keynote speakers
• Interactive booths
• Robotics tournament
• Food trucks
• Exhibits and demos by local STEM organizations
• Hands-on workshop sessions for students, grades 3–12 (register on webpage )
• State Qualifying VEX IQ Robotics Tournament
Visit bit.ly/onizuka-day for more info and workshop registration. We hope to see you there!
Learn more at www.pacificspacecenter.com/onizuka-science-day
All ages welcome!
Special Restrictions: Visit bit.ly/onizuka-day to register for workshops.
For more information, contact: yoakum@hawaii.edu (808) 333-6905
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