On March 11, 2006, eleven volunteers from the Hawaii Section YMF volunteered at the Bishop Museum’s 2nd Annual Mad About Science Festival.  This one-day event was open to the public and encourages children to discover the facts and mysteries of science through fun and interactive activities and programs.  Outside the Science Adventure Center, volunteers assisted children with hands-on craft activities such as make your own volcano, crab/turtle head visor, and insect ring.  Inside the Center, volunteers monitored immersive and interactive exhibits, which focus upon such areas as volcanology, oceanography, and biodiversity.  Key exhibits include a 26-foot high “erupting” volcano, deep-sea remote operated vehicles, and live insect habitats.  Later, volunteers relaxed by eating lunch on the Great Lawn and were able to view the other exhibits at the Bishop Museum.  This event was made possible through support from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.  Thanks to all the Hawaii Section YMF volunteers for participating!

The article entitled, "Hawaii Section Younger Members Volunteer at Science Festival" from Page 7 of the April 2006 National ASCE News is available in pdf format (555kb).