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GEMS 2006 was held on November 2 at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort. The following information is retained for reference and to express appreciation to all the volunteers and sponsors.
Special Events
A nutritious breakfast entitled "Hit a Home Run for Nutrition," a Child Hunger Day Event. Presented by Jean Hull, CCE of the American Culinary Federation Chef and Child Foundation.
Speaker
Hawaii County Councilwoman Virginia Isbell
Exhibits
3-2-1 Liftoff to Learning! Explore space-related displays and games featuring NASA missions, make a UV bead bracelet, and enjoy a sweet cosmic treat.
Nancy C. Tashima, Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center
Calculating Designs. Find out how designers use math to create interesting living spaces.
Nancy Gilleland, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Ghost Crabs & Cigarette Butts. See how a student science project provides evidence to support a smoking ban at Kahalu'u Beach.
Laura Anderson and Phoebe Hono, Students, West Hawaii Youth Fisheries Council and Hualalai Academy Middle School
Got Rhythm? Discover harmonious connections between math and music.
Mary Garris, Junior Music Academy
The Science of Beauty. Learn how potters use geology, chemistry, math, and happy accidents to create works of art.
Kate Jacobson, Jacobson Studio
West Hawaii Explorations Academy (WHEA) Project-based Science Learning. See how high school students learn through doing. Check out projects they've designed and built themselves, including an electric car.
Kalista Foth, Kara Epple, Taylor Vail, Brandy Brumbaugh, and Danielle Eaton; Students, West Hawaii Explorations Academy
GEMS Workshops
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The Science of Fitness
Test the five parts of fitness: aerobic endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition.
Laura Dierenfield, Health Education Leader, Tutu's House |
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Weighty Matters: One Size Does Not Fit All
Calculate and plot your body mass index, and find out how doctors use math and science to keep track of your health and development
Marta Derieg, M.D., F.A.A.P. and Manu Jewel, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine |
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Coral Reef Critters
Learn how to turn your interest in ocean animals and plants into a career. Experience low impact tide pool exploration and peek into the world of micro algae, the basis of the ocean's food chain. (Sturdy reef shoes and hat needed.)
Sara Peck, Kater Dordon, and Susan Scott; U.H. Sea Grant Extension Service, West Hawaii |
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In the Wake of Our Ancestors
Plot, plan, and learn to navigate a double-hulled canoe on a simulated voyage to Tahiti. Explore sail dynamics, the logistics of sailing long distances, and basic navigation techniques.
Catherine Fuller, Navigator, Polynesian Voyaging Society and Teacher, Iolani School |
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What To Do with Your $$Money$$
Ever wonder how you can save enough money to buy stuff you want, or how to make your money grow? Find out with our fun projects!
Dale Ishida Suezaki, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley |
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Blue Papayas?!
Come test papayas! Why do the seeds turn blue? Learn how a low-tech organic farmer uses science to protect her crops in today's high-tech world.
Melanie Bondera, Kanalani Ohana Farm |
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The Art and Science of Food
Discover the delicious connections between nutrition, math, cooking, and science.
Chefs Jean Hull, American Culinary Federation, and Simone White, Hawaii Community College |
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Creative Computer Programming
Become a "Program Master" and create a "PokeGEMS" nametag to take home.
Liz Chock and Myrna Tsubota, Software Engineers/Programmers, W.M. Keck Observatory |
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Underwater Adventure
Learn fun, fascinating facts about women in diving, ocean ecology, marine technology, and the science of snorkeling and SCUBA diving.
Wendy Laros, SCUBA instructors, Jack's Diving Locker |
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Let's Create GEMSVILLE
Learn the basics of land surveying and use your new skills to plan and build your own model community.
Chrystal Thomas Yamasaki, Surveyor, and Kimberly Yamasaki, Wes Thomas and Associates |
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Dentist for a Day, Let's Do a Filling
Discover how dentists and hygenists keep those "gems" in your mouth healthy.
Leesa Miyasato, Dentist, with Leah Durbin, Susan Ostrin, Paula Ferreria, and Terri Sunquis;, Waimea Smiles |
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Occupational Therapy Makes Biology Fun
Make your own splints and learn about the fun "toys" that occupational therapists use every day to help people function independently.
Valerie Hoke, Occupational Therapist, Hawaiian Rehabilitation Services, with Megan Hoke |
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e-Jewelry: True Electronic Fashion
Make electronic jewelry to wear!
Sarah Anderson, Engineering Assistant, with Alohi Fero, Peggi Kamisato, and Debbie Goodwin; W.M. Keck Observatory |
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Adventures in Agriculture
Tour the hotel grounds to scout for insects, test soil pH and look at different microclimates within the resort.
Virginia Easton Smith, UH Extension Agent, UH Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources |
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Taking Flight
Explore the dynamics of flight with an airline pilot and try your hand at navigation calculations.
Linda Greentree, First Officer, United Airlines |
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Do You Want To Dig It?
Explore the world of archaeology by digging for artifacts, visiting an ancient Hawaiian heiau, and discovering how we learn about our ancestors by finding what they left behind.
Jeanne Knapp, Archaeologist, Pacific Consulting Services, Inc.; Maryanne Maigret, Hawaii State Parks Archaeologist; and Leann Leslie, Archaeologist, Hokulia |
Mahalo to our Sponsors, Volunteers, and Community Supporters who make GEMS possible.
Community Support
Hawaii Community College  John Sabati, Na Leo O Hawaii
Keauhou Canoe Club Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
League of Women Voters Soroptimist International of Kona
Diamond Sponsors
Hawaii County Committee on the Status of Women
Keauhou Canoe Club
Ruby Sponsors
Ron Lloyd, RR Roofing
Sapphire Sponsors
Karen and Les Au Christine Soenksen, Chef's Kitchen Supply
Carrie Nicholson, Clark Realty and Winton Nicholson, Nicholson, Inc.
Patti Fotenos, Costco Wholesale
Elina Grugier-Bell, First Hawaiian Bank and Scott Bell, Clark Realty
Soroptimist International of Kona Dr. Gabriel Uy, General Dentistry
Opal Sponsors
American Cancer Society Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
The Chalkboard Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant
Fair Wind Cruises Huggo's Jean Hull, CCE
Jackie Rey's Ohana Grill Java on the Rock
Kona Brewing Co. & Brewpub Lavaman Outback Steakhouse
Pancho & Lefty's Cantina & Restaurante Quinn's
Rio's Seafood Grill & Bar Rocky's Pizza and Family Dining
Sea Hawaii Rafting Starbucks Coffee
Tres Hombres Steak & Seafood Cantina
UH Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Ultraman World Championship
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