About

Who Are We?

We are a student-led project oriented tech organization founded by passionate Mechatronics / Engineering students of Leeward Community College.

PĀHANA LABORATORIES is formally known as a Registered Independent Student Organization (RISO) meaning this club is fully independent from the UH system giving student a chance to lead and gain valuable experience.

Our Mission

We recognized that Oahu lacks a structured framework where passionate individuals in technology can gain hands-on, practical experience while collaborating directly with others in hardware, software, and design.

Our mission is simple: to give students the opportunity to build, collaborate, and learn.

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Our Vision

Our long-term goal is to help establish a strong foundation for Hawaii’s growing technology ecosystem.

As our members expand their skills, our projects move from concept to deployment, and we host public events that inspire others to engage with technology.

Sparking curiosity and interest is the first step toward building lasting innovation and growth.

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The PĀHANA Philosophy