As a chronic pain psychologist, Dr. Lev is aware that some of the problems felt by people in chronic pain are also experienced by all people. This is why he’s successfully worked with people who face other difficulties in life – anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and other common problems. Depending on the person’s needs, he […]
Finding Honua: Seabirds and Climate Change – David Hyrenbach, PhD (Hawaii Pacific University)
In this series, we focus on moving beyond outrage to solutions to climate change problems facing people, nations, and the world. David and Anu talk about the effects of sea level rise and the impacts that ocean changes have on seabirds in the Pacific and the Hawaiian Islands. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from […]
The Genesis of Dengue and Zika: Protection from Microbial Pathogens with Dr. Vivek R. Nerurkar
With an estimated 390 million new infections per year, the four serotypes of dengue virus (DENV) are the leading cause of infection and disease globally. Currently, no FDA-approved antiviral or vaccine against DENV is available. Dr. Nerurkar has utilized molecular methods to study a wide range of emerging and re-emerging microbial pathogens. He conducts research […]
The Making of Green Island, a New Novel by Shawna Yang Ryan
Shawna Yang Ryan teaches creative writing at the University of Hawaii, and her latest novel Green Island, published by Knopf, will come out next month. The novel is based on Green Island which is a small island off of the southeastern coast of Taiwan and which once housed an infamous prison where those who opposed […]
Native Hawaiian Energy Empowerment with Robin Puanani Danner
Established by Prince Kuhio and the U.S. Congress, the Department of Hawaiian Homelands is tasked with preserving spaces for the Native Hawaiian community. Robin Danner, VP of the Anahola Hawaiian Homes Association, shares how her organization is working to provide the Native Hawaiian population with energy empowerment. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 […]