Education

Local contemporary writers were asked to submit short stories in science fiction, fantasy, horror — the speculative fiction genre. Those stories are collected in "ʻIke Pāpālua: Science Fiction & Fantasy Stories from the Hawaiian Islands" by Mutual Publishing.

University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner joined The Conversation live on Wednesday to discuss his leadership of the 10-campus system and his priorities during this last year at UH.

Some Lāhainā students are slated to attend a temporary school after the Aug. 8 wildfires destroyed King Kamehameha III Elementary. State officials announced Tuesday that the campus will be at the Pulelehua project, a mixed-use development being built just off the Honoapiʻilani Highway between Kā‘anapali and Napili.

The one-year program aims to develop the next generation of technology innovators by providing intellectual property training and industry mentorship. It's tailored for Ph.D. candidates and post-doctoral scholars.

A nurse-designed health care program in Hawaiʻi has been recognized for its impact on students at schools. The Hawaiʻi Keiki program was developed in 2014 to address the needs of schools with high student poverty. It enhances and builds school-based health services.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Education has opened a distance learning hub to more than 250 Lāhainā students this week. The hub, located at Citizen Church in Kahana, offers students a self-paced schedule for learning lessons and assignments.

Artificial intelligence is the technology behind facial recognition for unlocking your phone, the personalization of social media and much more. As it becomes more prevalent, Hawaiʻi businesses have started to consider the usefulness, or harmfulness, of AI. Ian Kitajima, the president of the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research, shared his perspective.

Ka‘elepulu and Maunawili Elementary schools in Kailua received prestigious recognition for their high academic achievement. The schools were among 350 winners nationwide.

The University of Hawai‘i announced Tuesday that it’s offering a full scholarship to Lāhainalunā High School senior class of 2024 students impacted by the Maui wildfires.

University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner will retire at the end of 2024. Lassner, 69, has led the state public university system since 2014. He served as interim president for a year before his permanent appointment. He was the 15th president in university history.