Episode 739: Intersex Awareness Day + Health Data Science – Oct 26, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Chris Dancy (avatar), Alex Stokes

First up, we have Alex Stokes, Assistant Professor at JABSOM to share about Intersex Awareness Day, which is today October 26. Find out more at Interact Advocates.

Then, Alex and I will talk about Chris Dancy, who has earned the title of the Most Connected Man on Earth and being a Mindful Cyborg. We also talk about data science programs and pathways to a career in data science. Program note: Chris Dancy had a flight delay so couldn’t join us on the show.

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Episode 739: Intersex Awareness Day + Health Data Science – Oct 26, 2022

Episode 738: Membership Campaign Special with Mana Up Cohort 7 – Oct 19, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Meli James, Matt Laundrie, Mahina Tuteur

During this special fall membership campaign edition, we have Meli James from ManaUp and sheʻs brought a couple of alumni from the latest cohort. Be sure you get your tickets to the ManaUp Showcase at Bloomingdales on November 3, 2022.

During our live broadcast, the phone lines are reserved for your show of support. We are looking for new members so if you enjoy our weekly tech talks, we hope you’ll consider supporting the great, original, local programming here on Hawaii Public Radio. You can show your support by going to HawaiiPublicRadio.org or calling 888-536-4700 to become a member.

With that, I welcome Meli James and Mahina Tuteur, founder of Surf Shack Puzzles and Matt Laundrie, founder of Revive Glassworks to Bytemarks Cafe…

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Episode 738: Membership Campaign Special with Mana Up Cohort 7 – Oct 19, 202

Episode 737: Membership Campaign Special with XLR8HI preX Cohort 5 – Oct 12, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Omar Sultan, Matt Williams, Jess Kamanaʻo

During this special fall membership campaign edition, we have Omar Sultan from XLR8HI preX program and heʻs brought a couple of alumni from cohort 5.

During our live broadcast, the phone lines are reserved for your show of support. We are looking for new members so if you enjoy our weekly tech talks, we hope you’ll consider supporting the great, original, local programming here on Hawaii Public Radio. You can show your support by going to HawaiiPublicRadio.org or calling 888-536-4700 to become a member.

Then, I welcome Omar Sultan and Matt Williams, President of Hana Naiʻa and Jessica “Jess” Kamana’o – Founder of HI Cravings LLC to Bytemarks Cafe…

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Episode 737: Membership Campaign Special with XLR8HI preX Cohort 5 – Oct 12, 2022

Episode 736: Digital Inclusion Week + EdCamp 2022 + ALL-SPICE – October 5, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Sen Bennette Misalucha, Mike Fricano, Dr. Helen Turner, Dr. Rylan Chong

First up for our news segment, we have Senator Bennette Misalucha here to tell us about Digital Inclusion Week 2022. Then, we have Mike Fricano from Iolani School to tell us about the upcoming EdCamp 2022.

Finally, we are joined by Helen Turner, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Rylan Chong, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, both at Chaminade University and theyʻre here to tell us about data science and ALL-SPICE.

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Episode 736: Digital Inclusion Week + EdCamp 2022 + ALL-SPICE – October 5, 2022

Episode 735: NASA Space Apps Challenge + What Could School Be – Sept 28, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Josh Reppun, Ian Kitajima, Mark Loughridge

First up, the UH Institute for Astronomy is the host for this year’s NASA Space Apps Challenge, the largest annual space & science hackathon in the world, with over 25,000 participants globally! The event runs from 9:00am on October 1 to 11:59pm on Oct. 2. They will have both virtual participants and in-person activities at IfA Mānoa (9a-5p both days). The virtual event is open to participants throughout Hawaiʻi.

Then I welcome education innovators, Oceanit tech sherpa Ian Kitajima, Director, Case Accelerator for Student Entrepreneurship (CASE) Mark Loughridge and Josh Reppun, Ambassador for What School Could Be. We discuss what could school be and also tell everyone about the upcoming October 18th HVCA panel on the same topic.

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Episode 735: NASA Space Apps Challenge + What Could School Be – Sept 28, 2022

Episode 734: Geek Meet Returns + 7th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge – Sept 21, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Gov David Ige, Doug Murdock

First up, the annual Geek Meet us back. Due to the pandemic itʻs been on a 2-year hiatus and itʻs back at Ala Moana Beach Park, on Magic Island on Sunday September 25, starting at 9am going to 3pm.

Then, we are joined by Governor David Ige and State Chief Information Officer Doug Murdock to give us a recap of the HACC and an update of the 7th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge.

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Episode 734: Geek Meet Returns + 7th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge – Sept 21, 2022

Episode 733: (ISC)2 + Elemental Excelerator on the IRA – Sept 14, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Reynold Hioki, Tiffany Huynh

First up, we have Reynold Hioki, President of (ISC)2 to tell us about their upcoming Chapter meeting and field activities.

Then, we are joined by Tiffany Huynh, Director of External Affairs from Elemental Excelerator to give us some insight into the Inflation Reduction Act and how it benefits Hawaii.

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Episode 733: (ISC)2 + Elemental Excelerator on the IRA – Sept 14, 2022

Episode 732: FoundHer + Pacific Tech 2022 – Sept 7, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Naomi Yoshida, Cindy Matsuki, Bernice Kissinger

First up, we have Naomi Yoshida from Purple Maia to share an important announcement about FoundHer. Gold Futures Challenge voting is open now for your favorite 3 finalists.

Then, we are joined by Cindy Matsuki SBIR Program Manager at HTDC and Bernice Kissinger Executive Vice President at Pacific Impact Zone and theyʻre here to tell us about the SBIR and the Pacific Tech 2022. Early bird sign up closes on September 9, 2022.

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Episode 732: FoundHer + Pacific Tech 2022 – Sept 7, 2022

Episode 731: Amazon AWS Partnership + RVCM Remote Work – Aug 31, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Senator Bennette Misalucha, Elden Ito, Kurt Nakamura

First up, we have Senator Bennette Misalucha here to tell us about an exciting partnership between Amazon AWS, Department of Education and the University of Hawaii.

Amazon AWS/DOE/UH Partnership

Then, we are joined by Elden Ito, CEO and Kurt Nakamura COO of RVCM and theyʻre here to tell us about surviving the pandemic and creating a successful hybrid work environment.

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Episode 731: Amazon AWS Partnership + RVCM Remote Work – Aug 31, 2022

Episode 730: Movers and Shakas HiTOP – Aug 24, 2022

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, Nicole Lim, Dr. Pat Morgan, Torrie Inouye

This week, we jump right into our conversation about the Movers and Shakas – Hawaii Talent Onboarding Program. I welcome Nicole Lim from Movers and Shakas and she brought a couple of participants from the first cohort of HiTOP, Torrie Inouye, Chief Data Officer, Bank of Hawaii and Dr. Patricia (Pat) Morgan, Medical Director, Kapiʻolani Child Advocacy & Protection (KCAP) Center, Hawaii Pacific Health.

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Episode 730: Movers and Shakas HiTOP – Aug 24, 2022