Episode 364: Univ. of Hawaii Makers – Aug 19, 2015

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First up, we’ll hear about two upcoming events. Kelsey Amos from Purple Maia is here to tell us about the Weekend Coding Workshop for middle schoolers. Then Chalmer Lowe will tell us about an upcoming PyHawaii event. Finally, for the rest of the hour, we’ll catch up with the UH Makers. John Rand Director of STEM and KCC student Geena Wann-Kung will tell us about the maker movement at the University and their experiences at the National Maker Faire in Washington D.C.

Photo (l:r) Burt Lum, John Rand, Chalmer Lowe, Geena Wann-Kung, Kelsey Amos, Ryan Ozawa

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Episode 333: EPSCoR and STEM – Jan 14, 2015

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First we’ll cover some local science and tech stories, then Nicole Velasco from the Neighborhood Board Commission will tell us about their Board elections. Then Jay Fidell from ThinkTech will join us to tell us about the State of Science panel. Finally, we’ll talk about EPSCoR or Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Both Kevin Kelly and John Rand are here from the University of Hawaii to tell us about it.

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Episode 235: Portable Solar Power – Feb 13, 2013

First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Maria Bautista, the Chairperson for Math and Science at Kapiolani Community College and she’s here to tell us about the upcoming Hawaii Physics Olympics. Finally, we find out how locat company, Green Path Technologies is working with MARFORPAC to develop portable power solutions for humanitarian assistance.

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Episode 219: STREAM – Oct 24, 2012

First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then we’ll talk to Art Kimura about the upcoming Lacy Veach Day of Discovery. Finally, we’ll explore expanding the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) movement with Jeff Pointek.

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Episode 203: Planetarium at Bishop Musuem – July 4, 2012

First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Elyse Petersen from Tealet to tell us about a recent conference she attended called We Own It. Finally, we’ll talk about the planetarium and new programs being developed by the Bishop Museum with a focus on astronomy and the planets.

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Episode 186: Diversity in STEM – March 7, 2012

First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Joan Matsukawa and Ron Albu from HMAUS to talk about their upcoming event. Finally, we’ll talk to Claude Onizuka and Carl McNair, brothers of fallen astronauts, Ellison Onizuka and Ron McNair respectively, about the McNair Student Achievement Program and diversity in STEM.

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Episode 168: Hawaii Tech Asia – Nov 2, 2011

First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then we’ll talk to Ian Kitajima from Oceanit about an initiative to coordinate the various STEM activities occurring across the State. Finally, we’ll hear from startup accelerator HiBeam about the tech companies that went on a business development trip to Asia.

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Episode 162: STEM in Hawaii – Sept 21, 2011

First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then joining us today is Karl Fooks from the Hawaii Strategic Development Corp. to tell us about the upcoming Hawaii Venture Capital Summit. Finally, we’ll talk to DOE representatives Keith Hayashi, Principal at Waipahu High School and Derek Minakami Vice Principal at Kahalu’u Elementary about STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in the schools and what the State plans to do to coordinate the effort.

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Episode 143: Clean Energy STEM – May 11, 2011

First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then we’ll have Doug Matsuoka here to tell us about the recent NASA Tweetup. Finally, we’ll talk with Diana Warren from Women in Technology and Diane Tom-Ogata from STEMworks about STEM education, the environment and the iPad.

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Episode 111: Aquaponics and STEM – Sept 29, 2010

First we’ll look at the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond. Then we’ll have Millie Perreira-Gilmore from TW Telecom here to tell us about the Hawaii Telecommunication Annual Conference. Finally, we’ll talk to Reyn Horner from Hapa Farms and Lynn Fujioka from ISIS Hawaii, and learn how aquaponics is helping students learn science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills in the schools.

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