The vision of the Hawai'i Academy of Science is to promote scientific research and education in Hawai'i and the Pacific Rim. The Academy is particularly interested in developing and executing programs and experiences for the science and learning communities, serving the state of Hawai'i pipeline from pre-kindergarten to post-secondary while aiding in the state’s STEM workforce development needs. The Academy engages local and national laboratories, academia, public/private STEM related firms, and local legislature in support of its Hawai'i State Science and Engineering Fair (an affiliate of the Society for Science/International Science and Engineering Fair) and the Pacific Symposium for Science & Sustainability (funded by the Department of Defense). Each year, the Academy reaches over 6,000 students statewide along with 300 teachers and 250 mentors participating throughout the Pacific Rim, many of whom were former students of the Academy’s programs.