Prof Jeff Taylor, Dir of the Space Grant program, takes some Aliamanu Middle School students on a "Field Trip To Mars" during Open House day. Note the huge map covering the whole hallway.

SOEST Open House

The 2023 SOEST Open House will be held on Saturday, October 21 from 10 am – 2 pm!

This one-day event will showcase research, education, and service programs conducted by SOEST faculty, students, and staff. We’ll have a diverse array of entertaining and educational hands-on activities, demonstrations, poster and video displays, lab tours, and just-for-fun activities.

Students, families, and community members of all ages are welcome to come and learn about volcanoes, tsunamis, El Niño, planetary exploration, hurricanes, coastal erosion, marine ecosystems, and so much more. You will visit state-of-the-art laboratories and hear about cutting-edge research from the scientists who are making the new discoveries!

Visitor Information

See the flyer below (or download and share the pdf version here) for more details.

If you would like to bring a group of 10 or more people, please fill out this Group Reservation Form.

Stay tuned to this website for more information including a program of exhibits.

Exhibitor Information

For SOEST researchers and lab groups interested in hosting an exhibit to share your work with Open House attendees, please fill out this Exhibitor Registration Form.

Volunteer Information

SOEST students, staff, and faculty who are not working at an exhibit are encouraged to volunteer for other roles. Please let us know your preferred role using this Volunteer Sign-up Form (this form requires a hawaii.edu email account).

Questions?

Email openhouse@soest.hawaii.edu with questions.