Workforce Development in Hawaii Through Akamai Internship Program
Abstract
The project proposed will address workforce challenges in Hawai i and nationally, through the Akamai Workforce Initiative, a nationally recognized program with published outcomes and an enduring partnership of astronomy and space surveillance organizations. Hawai i is a vital resource for advancing U.S. research, technology and national security, in the fields of astronomy and space situational awareness, but faces ongoing challenges in meeting workforce needs and maintaining productive community relations. The challenge is one that spans multiple fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and involves professionals ranging from technicians and engineers hired from the pool of local talent, to the national scientific user and instrumentation communities. The proposed project will launch new, innovative activities to train students from Hawai i in projects in Department of Defense (DoD) areas of modernization, such as artificial intelligence, directed energy, autonomy, and space. The project will accomplish its goals through internships, professional development or early career scientists and engineers, and mentor training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 14, 2024
- Source ID
- FA95502310687
Entities
People
- Lisa Hunter
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of California, Santa Cruz