Community
The Oceanit ʻohana works together as an extended family, both in and outside of the office. It's our commitment to be positive corporate citizens and active members of the communities in which we live and work.
Innovating for the global community is an important part of our work, but so is actively participating in our local communities.
Oceanit believes that access to education, connectivity, and technology is a necessity in today’s world, and we dedicate time to building initiatives and supporting students and community efforts to empower education and imagination around Hawaiʻi.
Our foundation
We created the Oceanit Research Foundation to advance many of these education and imagination goals. The 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.
We also work to build a broader technology industry in Hawaiʻi by coaching teachers and students in robotics, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs, while also participating and supporting foundations, charities, and events that are close to our hearts.
Oceanit is committed to providing support for humanitarian organizations to help further scientific research, rebuild affected communities, and assist families in need. From groundbreaking projects and research to sustainable activities in our communities, Oceanit has participated in fundraisers, donation drives, community activities, job fairs, and much more. Additionally, Oceanit has provided a sustainable working atmosphere by developing products and technologies that are eco-friendly and implementing business practices that can help reduce and manage our own environmental impact and risks.
Between 2019 and through 2020, Oceanit’s ʻohana…
- Launched altinocoding.com including online only classes with a virtual car, and over 20 free lessons for the Hawaiian educational community
- Coordinated and sponsored the Hawaiʻi state fundraiser for the Oral Cancer Foundation
- Made contributions to the Public Schools of Hawaiʻi Foundation and the Hawaiʻi Parkinson Association, while also participating in the annual Parkinson Walk
- Sponsored and hosted workshops for the virtual 2020 Lacy Veach Day, including a virtual tour, trivia game, and technology demonstrations
- Participated in the virtual Annual Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi STEMFEST, including virtual demonstrations of electrolysis and a how-to video on building a sun oven
- Attended and sponsored multiple career and job fairs across Oʻahu and in virtual space, like the University of Hawaiʻi Engineering Career days (https://www.eng.hawaii.edu/events/) with a focus on kamaʻaina employment
- Hosted the UH Shidler group on an extensive virtual tour, and mentored the group for future success
- Gave presentations on the future of Hawaiʻi coastal sustainability and involved the community in our efforts to find solutions for the Ala Wai Flood Mitigation plan.
- Volunteered to judge the second annual Congressional App Challenge
- Hosted STEM resume workshops and Q&A sessions
- Volunteered for the increased need of the holiday season at the Hawaiʻi Foodbank
- In response to COVID-19 PPE needs, fabricated and distribute hundreds of cotton face masks and face shields via the creation of Aloha Mask Co. and working with ʻIolani Schools
- Sponsored and participated in the 2020 Hawaiʻi Book and Music Festival
- Financially supported the Pearl City Parent Teacher Student Association
- Hosted education Aloha AI and Career Inspiration sessions for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
- Volunteered with Moana Surfrider for beach cleanup, access, and protection
- Participated as industry leaders in artificial reef design workshops with the Nature Conservancy
- Judged in the Annual Hawaiʻi State Science and Engineering Fair
