The STEMS² Symposium is an annual gathering where new and returning critical friends engage in meaningful conversations, shared learning journeys, and the joy of community. We hope that you choose to be part of the symposium by sharing your knowledge and experiences!
Session Types
Grounded in the value of Aʻo (to teach and learn in a reciprocal relationship), we work to create inclusive, interactive spaces to hear as many voices as possible in multiple session formats.
Talk Story/Paper Session – Presenters facilitate knowledge sharing and discussion on a focused experience or research topic (30 minutes).
Poster – A conference-style poster is utilized to share findings from experiences and research, providing opportunities for thoughtful conversations (60 minutes).
Workshops – Presenters share skills, knowledge, and resources with the goal of developing participants’ access to new skills, forms of knowledge, and resources (60 minutes for online sessions or 2.5 hours for in-person sessions).
Performance – Presenters will share knowledge via dance, music, drama and other forms of artistic expression (30 – 60 minutes).
Service-Learning Experience – Presenters provide participants first-hand opportunities to engage in STEMS² Pedagogy by exploring the roles that place, culture, and identity play in interdisciplinary education at a location on Oʻahu (3 hours).
Community Partner & Exhibitor Tables – Community partners and collaborators host exhibits, share resources, and share information about their programs and/or projects (60 minutes).