Most importantly to Ferrari-Wong, Mauna Kea’s relationship with the TMT would be mutually beneficial to researchers and Native Hawaiians. If the TMT were built atop another summit, it would impact the futures of young Hawaiians pursuing careers in science. “What’s worse for me is if the TMT moves to the Canary Islands, it has broader implications for the overall astronomy industry in Hawaii. [The controversy] says that if a facility approaches the permit approval process and the community properly, participates in negotiations with locals and Native Hawaiians, and gives back to the community, it still is at a high risk for failure,” says Ferrari-Wong, “How will that impact STEM education and jobs here? Will a greater number of STEM students from Hawaii move to the mainland for better jobs?”