KCSC INTERN PROGRAM 2021 - 2022
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED UNITL SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
No matter your interest, from ART to ZOOLOGY and anything in between, we would like to work with you, support you to learn more and explore potential careers related to your interests.
KCSC STUDENT INTERNSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Open to all students on Kauai, ages 15 and older.
KCSC STUDENT INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS
- Join weekly meeting that feature Talk-Story Sessions with a wide variety of professionals. (virtual & in person as possible)
- Work with KCSC Staff to develop a project based on your interests during the 2021-2022 school year.
- Participate in KCSC Events and Activities once per month.
- Support the development of content for KCSC events and activities based on your interests.
Mahalo for your interest in our program!
Questions? email info@kauaicsc.org or call 808-431-4332.
Meet Our KCSC interns 2021 - 2022
KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
SENIOR, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern Leader
“I joined the Kauai Community Science Center internship program to explore different careers that could possibly help me narrow down my interests. I also want to give back to my community and I am looking forward to learning more about STEAM”.
ASHER GRIFFITH
KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
SENIOR, KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern
“My experience with interning here is that I get to explore my interests and passions and help the next generation. My favorite part about interning here is that I get to projects that go in depth into my interests. When I interact with kids, I help them learn about the sphero [robot] that helps them learn about programming. They always have a blast with it overall. It's a very fun experience interning here.”
JHAMES RAGUS
KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
MAXIMUS ORNELLAS
SENIOR, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern
“From a young age helping others was always a passion of mine. Going into high school and joining the JROTC program has led to so many opportunities, such as me finding my way into becoming an intern at KCSC. I was first introduced to KCSC from a friend who is also an intern, then a teacher of mine talked about the benefits of an internship, which truly encouraged me to turn in my application. Hearing about the goals of KCSC made “young me” realize why helping others has always been a passion of mine. Us living in such a horrific time with the COVID situation affects’ kid’s education so, I try to go to as many KCSC HOTspot events because it helps the kids get out of this situation, even just for a second, and enjoy their childhood while learning something such as science”.
MAXIMUS ORNELLAS
MAXIMUS ORNELLAS
MAXIMUS ORNELLAS
SENIOR, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern
3D Printing Club Instructor
“From a young age, I have always had an interest in the odd and bizarre things in nature and science. By working with KCSC I hope I can further my experience and learning in the biology field and new things to fascinate my interests”.
SAGE CHANEY
MAXIMUS ORNELLAS
JO ANN CANTY
FRESHMAN, HAWAII TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
KCSC Intern
3D Printing Club Instructor
JO ANN CANTY
MAXIMUS ORNELLAS
JO ANN CANTY
UNDERGRAD, UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
KCSC Intern
Industry Partnership Team
JOVELINE ALVAREZ
JOVELINE ALVAREZ
JOVELINE ALVAREZ
SOPHOMORE, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern Leader
Industry Partnership Team
KAORI KOERTE
JOVELINE ALVAREZ
JOVELINE ALVAREZ
SOPHOMORE, KAUAI HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern
Industry Partnership Team
BRIELLE LO
JOVELINE ALVAREZ
HALI'A MORIGUCHI
JUNIOR, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern
Industry Partnership Team
"At KCSC it's been very fun getting to see everyone's ideas grow and come to life and getting to help be a part of these projects too that will help the community in some way or form. Being an intern has also given me the opportunity to develop my collaboration skills and my communication skills as well as learn more about science!"
HALI'A MORIGUCHI
HALI'A MORIGUCHI
HALI'A MORIGUCHI
SENIOR, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern
Industry Partnership Team
"I can create many friendships out of it [my internship at KCSC] - people from Kauai High and Waimea - we can all come together and work together to create something. My favorite part is being able to work with our community to create things that can actually benefit our island, for example, the West Kauai Energy Project (WKEP) has been super fun to learn about and help out with this fun project. Some cool equipment I've tried at KCSC is the Sphero and I was blown away. I do want to try the 3D printer soon!"
JOSEPH SAMS
HALI'A MORIGUCHI
BENEDICT URI
SENIOR, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern Leader
Industry Partnership Team
"I enjoy my internship program at KCSC because the community is tight-knit and it makes the work very enjoyable since we are all really great friends. We are creating STEAM content for some cool companies and I'm really excited to see how it turns out in the long run!"
BENEDICT URI
HALI'A MORIGUCHI
BENEDICT URI
SOPHOMORE, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern
Industry Partnership Program
"It's been 4 months since I joined the KCSC intern team. The best part is knowing I can create anything. If I needed to create a science project for my school, KCSC has got my back. Their building is a workshop filled with amazing equipment and the first time I got there, I was eager to use the laser cutter, the 3d printer to make toys and the vinyl cutter to make awesome prints for shirts. The greatest thing about working with my team at KCSC is the honor of being a part of something greater than myself for my community. There is no greater feeling than being part of a positive change or cause for my community."
ARECK YAMAMOTO
ARECK YAMAMOTO
ARECK YAMAMOTO
JUNIOR, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL
KCSC Intern
Industry Partnership Program
"Being an intern at KCSC has allowed me to experience things and learn about things I would have never known about if I wasn't part of this program, for example, the West Kauai Energy Project (WKEP). I would say my favorite memory at KCSC was the intern social where all the interns got together for some fun activities."
2020-2021 OUTSTANDING KCSC INTERNS
TO CELEBRATE OUR FIRST COHORT OF AMAZING KCSC INTERNS WE RECOGNIZED SOME OF THEM AT OUR FIRST KCSC INTERN SOCIAL IN THE SUMMER OF 2021.
ALL OF OUR KCSC INTERNS ARE AMAZING AND THESE THREE WERE ESPECIALLY SPECIAL. CONGRATULATIONS & MAHALO TO THEM ALL!
Photo L-R: BRAELYN CAYABAN, KALIA JOPLING and KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
21st CENTURY SKILLS LEADER - BRAELYN CAYABAN
Braelyn, our only graduating senior is a very accomplished and outstanding young woman. Braelyn was always there to help and participate in KCSC events and activities, amassing more than 70 hours of volunteer time with KCSC. Braelyn also collaborated with Rich O’Reilly to design and build an AMAZING Senior STEM Project, a pediatric treadmill, "SHE GO!" which she shared with students at three virtual STEAM Nights and also at KCSC HOTspot events. Braelyn embodies all of the qualities that we hope to model, instill and perpetuate through our work at KCSC. We wish Braelyn the very best in her bright and exciting future!
KCSC CORE VALUES AWARD - KALIA JOPLING
Kalia consistently participated and always has a great attitude, is eager to learn and contribute. Kalia created the amazing virtual escape room activity, “Fish Far From Home” for our STREAMing with Aloha program. Kalia also provided 3D printing demonstrations during STREAMing with Aloha, at our first virtual STEAM Night and participated at multiple KCSC HOTspots. At KCSC our goal is that activities, events and content are student led and Kalia embodied this through her participation. We are so thankful for Kalia’s many contributions to KCSC and for sharing her 21st Century Skills with us.
KCSC CORE VALUES AWARD - KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
From the very start Kathleen jumped in and was quick to contribute and make a difference whenever asked. Kathleen has only missed volunteering at one of the 19 KCSC HOTspot events! Kathleen helped us to feature the Waimea Robotics team at KCSC HOTspots and also led robotics demonstrations during STREAMing with Aloha, for all three virtual STEAM Nights and multiple KCSC HOTspot events. Kathleen also designed and made masks for the WHS robotics team using the KCSC vinyl cutter and heat press. Kathleen has contributed so much to KCSC and serve as an amazing role model for all of us.
KCSC intern ALUMNI
COREY AGENA
BRAELYN CAYABAN
BRAELYN CAYABAN
"I joined the KCSC internship program to gain experience in an internship setting. So far it has been a great experience with all of the amazing equipment and people. I am excited to see how KCSC and our hotspot impacts the west side community."
Corey is currently a junior studying Mechanical Engineering at the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, California.
BRAELYN CAYABAN
BRAELYN CAYABAN
BRAELYN CAYABAN
“An internship at Kauai Community Science Center allows me to connect with the community and gain science literacy to further my education in the STEM field. I look forward to working with many of the KCSC collaborators who will help me gain knowledge in the STEM world. My goal is to contribute to the community while continuing to practice virtual learning during these unique times of COVID-19”.
Braelyn is currently a freshman at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado
KALIA JOPLING
KALIA JOPLING
KALIA JOPLING
Kalia Jopling was a KCSC Intern during 2021 and one of the KCSC & Kauai Makerspace 3D Printing Club Instructors group. Kalia shared her 3D printing skils at KCSC HOTspot events as well as KCSC Virtual STEAM Night and duirng the STREAMING with Aloha Program. She event created this amazing virtial escape room that also shares information about Hawaiian Fishponds. Kalia is in the class of 2025 at Hawaii Technology Academy and we are grateful for her many contributions to KCSC.
BRIANA APO
KALIA JOPLING
KALIA JOPLING
Briana Apo participated in the KCSC Seabird Searching Program and also the KCSC & Kauai Makerspace 3D Printing Instructors group during 2020-2021. Her goal was to grow her CAD (computer aided design) and 3D printing skills. She she certainly accomplished that and shared her 3D printing skills at many KCSC HOTspot events and with the Boys & Girls Club in Waimea. Briana would even do "on-demand" special order prints for students at the KCSC HOTspot events. Briana is in the class of 2022 at Waimea High School and we greatly appreciate all of Briana's contributions to KCSC.
KCSC Student internsHIP Program 2021-2022
KCSC STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Kauai Community Science Center is excited to continue the KCSC Student Internship Program during the 2021-2022 school year.
START WITH WHY
- You can make a difference right in your community.
- It will make a great addition to your resume and college applications.
- Improve your communications skills by interacting with a wide array of people in a wide array of activities.
- Learn about other Science Centers, FAB Labs and other organizations around the world that KCSC Collaborates with.
- Build your network by meeting professionals from Kauai, Hawaii and beyond.
- Get exposed to a wide array of jobs that you may someday choose to pursue.
- KCSC has many collaborators that you can collaborate with too.
- See what it is like to start and grow your own business and you can learn about everything that is involved.
WHO
Students ages 15 and older are eligible for our 2021-2022 Student Internship.
Here is a list of some of our Collaborators that KCSC and Interns will be working with.
- Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii
- BNY Mellon Fab Lab at Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Chaminade University, "I AM A Scientist" STEM Program, Honolulu, HI
- County of Kauai
- Fujita & Miura Public Relations, Lihue, HI
- Hawaii State Library System
- Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, KIUC
- Kauai Makerspace
- Kauai Planning & Action Alliance, Lihue, HI
- Mālama Hulē‘ia
- NASA, National Aeronautic and Space Administration
- STE(A)M Truck powered by Community Guilds, Atlanta, GA
- The Sciencenter, Ithaca, NY
- WCMS PTSA
- WHS PTSA
- West Kauai Complex DOE Schools
WHAT
KCSC STUDENT INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS
- Attend weekly meeting that features "Talk-Story Sessions" with a wide variety of professionals. (virtual & in person as possible)
- Work with KCSC Staff to develop a project based on your interests during the 2021-2022 school year.
- Participate in KCSC Events and Activities at least once per month.
- Support the development of content for KCSC events and activities based on your interests.
BE A PART OF BUILDING KAUAI COMMUNITY SCIENCE CENTER
As a young organization there are so many ways that you can support KCSC through exploring your interests. These are just a few ideas and we know students can come up with many more.
- Support KCSC social media, website, communications, graphic design and promotions.
- Learn or improve your skills with Adobe Creative Cloud software suite, PREZI and Mentimeter.
- Grow the KCSC YouTube channel.
- Design and build hands-on science center activities and exhibits.
- Explore other tools and software to help the organization grow.
- Learn about nonprofit grant writing, fundraising, membership, accounting, board activities and organizational development.
- How will you contribute?
WHERE
In person as possible & In Accordance with Social Distancing Guidelines
Kauai Community Science Center is based in Phase 2 of the West Kauai Technology & Visitor Center in Waimea. We will have in-person activities as possible, but will also be working virtually as needed to meet any COVID-19 requirements as well as create flexibility for students as needed.
LEARN MORE ABOUT A few KCSC PROGRAMS THAT YOU COULD BE INVOLVED WITH.
KCSC Internship Programs
KCSC INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
KCSC INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
KCSC INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
KCSC PROFESSIONALS AND LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE
KCSC PROFESSIONALS AND LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE
KCSC PROFESSIONALS AND LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE
KCSC STUDENTS SHARING SCIENCE
KCSC PROFESSIONALS AND LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE
KCSC PROFESSIONALS AND LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE
PEDIATRIC TREADMILL
PEDIATRIC TREADMILL
PEDIATRIC TREADMILL
BRAELYN CAYABAN
Waimea High School
Class of 2021
VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOM
PEDIATRIC TREADMILL
PEDIATRIC TREADMILL
KALIA JOPLING
Hawaii Technology Academy
Class of 2025
ROBOTICS SUMMER CAMP
INTERNSHIP PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
INTERNSHIP PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
Waimea High School
Class of 2022
&
JOVELINE ALVAREZ
Waimea High School
Class of 2024
INTERNSHIP PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
INTERNSHIP PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
INTERNSHIP PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
KATHLEEN ALVAREZ
Waimea High School
Class of 2022
&
JOVELINE ALVAREZ
Waimea High School
Class of 2024
SHE GO! PEDIATRIC TREADMILL
BRAELYN CAYABAN, WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL, Class of 2021
- Senior STEM Capstone Project at Waimea High School 2020-2021
- Rich O'Reilly, President of Kauai Makerspace provided expertise in CAD (computer aided design), 3D printing and overall design, engineering and execution of the project.
- When Braelyn joined the KCSC Internship program she had a project concept and the goal of completing a Senior STEM Capstone project. Braelyn drove the project, Rich O'Reilly provided the wide array of subject matter expertise and KCSC supported Braelyn by connecting her with Rich and helping her with the resources she needed for the project.
- Braelyn has donated her SHE GO! to KCSC and we will feature it at future events in hopes that it will inspire students on Kauai to realize that they too can design and build anything they can think up!
Read all about this project on Braelyn's website https://bit.ly/2WZq4SZ or by clicking the image to the right!
A young student at a KCSC HOTspot giving the SHE GO a try!
Click the image to visit Braelyn's website