Oceanit Research Foundation
The Oceanit Research Foundation is focused on positively impacting our communities through lifelong learning, innovative STEM curriculum, and community work that benefits all learners, young and old.
SURF: Social Utilization of Resources for the Future
SURF embodies our core mission that aims to empower organizations and communities around Hawai’i—and the world—to apply disruptive innovation mindsets to climate issues, public education, and lifelong learning. This novel social impact effort is spearheaded by members of the Oceanit Ohana and community stakeholders who are passionate about creating the future for our next generation.
SURF is currently focused on climate change adaptation education and strategies for resilient and sustainable Hawai’i coastal communities. Through various projects around the Hawaiian Islands, we work with State and Local government, along with local students, to educate on the issues of sea level rise, coastal erosion, and responsible adaptation strategies for climate resilience. The Foundation is currently working on Maui to create a student-driven “Climate Change Toolkit” for the Paia Mantokuji temple.
Past Initiatives
Design Thinking, Coding, and AI
The Oceanit Research Foundation has spearheaded STEM curriculum development and community outreach in Hawai’i for many years. Past Oceanit Research Foundation initiatives have included Altino Coding, Aloha AI, and Design Thinking. Click below to learn more about each initiative
About us
Oceanit Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on positively impacting our community—and all of humanity—through lifelong learning, innovative curriculum, community outreach, and STEM missions that benefit all students – young and old.
Oceanit Research Foundation’s Mission
Oceanit Research Foundation is focused on positively impacting our communities through lifelong learning, innovative STEM curriculum development, and community outreach to benefit all learners, young and old. Oceanit Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on STEM missions that benefit all students – young and old.
FROM THE BLOG
Latest News
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CLIMATE CHANGE TOOLKIT STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRADUATE!
Read more: CLIMATE CHANGE TOOLKIT STUDENT AMBASSADORS GRADUATE!Oceanit hosted a graduation ceremony for the Climate Change Toolkit Student Ambassadors last Saturday, celebrating their completion of the 6-month program focused on coastal erosion awareness and hands-on experience in environmental assessment for future beach restoration at Paia…
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PAIA MANTOKUJI TEMPLE & MANTOKUJI BAY PRESERVATION
Read more: PAIA MANTOKUJI TEMPLE & MANTOKUJI BAY PRESERVATIONOceanit has been working with the Mantokuji Mission Board of Directors at the Paia Mantokuji temple to devise a solution for the bay’s eroding beach and collapsing coastal bluffs.
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WAIANAE STUDENTS GETS HANDS-ON WITH HI DOT ASSIGNMENT
Read more: WAIANAE STUDENTS GETS HANDS-ON WITH HI DOT ASSIGNMENTWith support from Hawaii’s GEER Grants program, Oceanit is bringing together government & education to involve students in real-world sustainability work for Oahu’s coastlines and infrastructure.