Presented by the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawai'i-Mānoa, the Hanapa'a Project offers an unconventional, multifaceted experience for students of the School of Ocean, Earth, Science and Technology (SOEST). Participants will have the opportunity to connect with and learn from their peers and community members. The annual event includes activities focused on ocean and earth sciences; sustainability practices and policies; the mental health and well-being of students; and valuing diversity of ideas, cultures and capacities. The Project is meant to break barriers, challenge the status quo and elevate the voices of students while providing an opportunity for them to create meaningful relationships. A cohesive, well-informed and supportive community, narrow or broad, makes for richer, more reliable science and a healthier, more resilient planet.

We are excited to announce our Hanapaʻa Project Event on Saturday, April 4th, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Imin Conference Center!

This year's event is being created with the intention of equipping students with practices and thoughts of how to care for themselves, be their own biggest advocate, create a community around them, and a focus on inner strengths to guide individuals to a place of connection and self-compassion.