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The Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies (HCES) has organized today’s annual Engineers Week Kick-Off Exhibit for the public at Windward Mall Center Court in Kaneohe. The event, hosted by professional societies, government agencies, and engineering companies, allows attendees to explore exciting information tables focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). ACEC Hawaii will host a table at this year’s event and have SWAG, treats, and fun STEM activities for attendees. HCES is the umbrella organization of 17 major engineering societies in Hawaii.
During Engineers Week, ACEC Hawaii member firms on the Big Island will also visit the following high schools to discuss engineering careers: Waiakea High School and Hilo High School in Hilo, and Kea‘au High School in Keaau on the Big Island.
E-Week 2025 will culminate at the Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies (HCES) Engineers Week Awards Ceremony on Saturday, February 22, at the Honolulu Country Club. This annual banquet recognizes the outstanding accomplishments, contributions, and achievements of individuals in different specialized fields of engineering. ACEC Hawaii congratulates this year’s honorees:
Dr. Janice Marsters – 2025 HCES Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Glenn Miyasato – 2025 Engineer of the Year
Ms. Alicia Suzuki – 2025 Young Engineer of the Year
Mr. Travis Nitta – 2025 Student Engineer of the Year
Learn more about the 2025 award recipients here.
Click here to learn more about all ACEC Hawaii E-Week events and see the gallery of event photos below.
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Dr. Janice Marsters
Dr. Glenn Miyasato
Alicia Suzuki
Travis Nitta
ACEC Hawaii participated in this year’s Engineers Week Kickoff / Outreach Event hosted by the Hawaii Council of Engineering Companies (HCES). ACEC Hawaii conducted two fun STEM activities and displayed this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards project nominees.
Engineers from ACEC Hawaii member firm, Ronald N.S. Ho & Associates, showed kids how to make popsicle stick catapults. They had a blast launching cotton balls into cups!
Engineers from ACEC Hawaii member firm, Ronald N.S. Ho & Associates, showed kids how to make popsicle stick catapults. They had a blast launching cotton balls into cups!
Engineers from ACEC Hawaii member firms: The Limtiaco Consulting Group, Yogi Kwong Engineers, and Pacific Geotechnical Engineers helped kids make edible soil cups!
Engineers from ACEC Hawaii member firms: The Limtiaco Consulting Group, Yogi Kwong Engineers, and Pacific Geotechnical Engineers helped kids make edible soil cups!
Date
February 17, 2025
Category
ACEC NEWS / ENGINEERS WEEK, ENGINEERS WEEK / MEMBER FIRMS, ENGINEERS WEEK / MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS