How do we, can we, and should we use the processes of science in our everyday lives? Are there times, places, or situations where a scientific approach to analysis or problem solving should NOT be used? Ethan and guest Zachary Oliver, VP, Academic Affairs, Argosy University Hawaii, explore these underlying philosophical questions of epistemology within […]
TMT Controversy
Jay Fidell and Ethan Allen take a look at the TMT, the science of it, the legal process of it, the funding and economics of it, and the social and cultural recently expressed by Native Hawaiian groups. The host for this episode was Ethan Allen. The host for this episode was Ethan Allen. The host […]
A Human Powered Revolution with Pedal Power Hawaii
Bicycle-based generation of electricity is an innovative, sustainable way to power events such as concerts, shows, and gatherings of many types. We’ll explore recent advances in the technology that are making this a sensible alternative source for local power, especially here in Hawaii. The host for this episode was Ethan Allen. The host for this […]
Meteorology: Inherent Uncertainties
Guest: Tom DiLiberto, Meteorologist, NOAA Many complex interactions influence the science of weather and climate prediction. We’ll explore how these multitudes of systems – from local to global in spatial scale and from transient to millennial in temporal scale – impact one another, allowing highly accurate short-term prediction, but making precise longer-term forecasting extremely difficult. […]
Reflections on Multiple Intelligences with Zachary Oliver
“Likable Science” host Ethan Allen invited “Falling but Fulfilled” author Zachary Oliver to discuss how the concepts of Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences play out in a variety of educational and other learning settings, both formal and informal. How we each optimize our own blends of these talents and propensities, and how we can help others […]
Seeing the Invisible with Jelena Maricic
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Learning STEM: From Radios to Robots with Bill Myers
Ethan Allen and Bill Myers discussed how the approaches to authentic learning of the practices of science and engineering have changed over the years – remember ham radio? – and how they have stayed the same. Next, they also explored the implications of these changes and consistancies, and how they play on with the currently […]
Breakthrough in Water Purification!
Dr. Smith will describe a truly innovative technology that involves the slow release – over a period of months – of silver ions from a porous ceramic tablet. This provides a simply, low cost method for point-of-use purification of water, and has tremendous potential applications in the remote Pacific islands and anywhere that clean drinking […]
What’s Current in Oceanography? Judy Lemus
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Tech Savvy with Dawn Robertson, Bernice Bowers and Gloria Brasuel
The host for this episode was Ethan Allen. The host for this episode was Ethan Allen. The host for this episode was Ethan Allen. The host for this episode was Ethan Allen.