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Audemus Struere

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Real tech development is where:
Hardware, Software, and Design intersect.


PĀHANA LABORATORIES tech club led by passionate students of Leeward Community College.

We’re devoted to help develop Hawaii’s Tech Ecosystem by giving other students the opportunity to build real projects, access industry level tools, and grow with like-minded builders beyond classroom constraints.

Why PĀHANA LABORATORIES?

Joining a club is an investment of your time, and we believe that investment should be returned through valuable skills, connections, and opportunities.

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Executive Opportunity

Leeward CC student members can pursue an elected officer roles, gaining hands-on leadership experience in organizational management, day-to-day operations, budgeting responsibilities, and effective team coordination.

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Maker Reservations

You can reserve select equipment and workspace to support small-scale, one-session projects including, but not limited to: diagnostics, repair, soldering/rework, cable-making, quick CAD revisions, rapid electronics prototyping, and printing 3D components.

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Tech Network

PĀHANA LABORATORIES will strengthen your professional and personal networks by fostering meaningful connections among students and by creating direct pathways between students and industry professionals.

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Competency Development

You’ll have the chance to build practical, industry-relevant competence through hands-on projects, guided collaboration, and exposure to real-world tools, workflows, and standards.

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Real Project Development

Through our project development pipeline, you can contribute to long-term, high-impact project that serve our local community and advance club initiatives.

You’re encouraged to propose project ideas, pitch said idea, recruit members, lead execution, and deliver results - building both technical ability and practical leadership ability.

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Industry Level Equipment

PĀHANA LABORATORIES will provide you with access to a wide range of tools for prototyping, fabrication, and testing supporting work across hardware, software, design, and community-led projects.

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Member Exclusive Events

From technical competitions to invited guest speakers, PĀHANA LABORATORIES will host members-only events designed to expand professional connections and deepen technical understanding.

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Have Fun

PĀHANA LABORATORIES offers a welcoming non-discriminatory environment where members can explore tech out of genuine interest, collaborate with peers, and take pride in building things together—making learning engaging, social, and fun rather than purely academic

(plus membership is completely free)

Who is this for?

PĀHANA LABORATORIES is centered on an in-person, hands-on work experience. While we use online tools for coordination, the core experience is building alongside others, sharing knowledge, and making steady progress through active contribution.

If you value real tools, real prototypes, and a consistent community, you will fit well here.

Convinced? - Join the PĀHANA ‘OHANA

We believe anyone can grow and succeed through effort and curiosity. Don’t worry experience doesn’t matter weather you’re a seasoned developer, or complete beginner there is a place for you in our community.

let’s begin building Hawaii’s tech ecosystem together, one thoughtful, community driven project at a time. - Audemus Struere

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

There are currently no upcoming events…yet

Stay tuned for updates :)

Let’s work together!

We are committed to building technology, capability, and community together. Reach out to discuss partnership opportunities, joint projects, and ways to support the next generation of tech pioneers.