Geologist Patricia Fryer’s, Ph.D., research in tectonic-plate subduction, the process that forms ocean trenches, and island arcs. She is a veteran of 45 marine research expeditions, often in the role of chief scientist, and her research has focused on the very deepest parts of the Mariana Trench, including the question of why the Challenger Deep […]
Seamounts from Space with Paul Wessel
Professor Paul Wessel of the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at UH Manoa discusses engaging educational methods used to enhance scientific studies in his classroom. Paul also teaches us about detecting seamounts through satellites and radar technology. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday […]
When Magma Meets Water – Sarah Fagents
Hilary and Sarah will discuss the theme “when magma meets water”, which relates to Sarah’s longstanding research in the area of explosive magma/water interactions — on Earth and Mars. Hillary will also welcome Erin Fitch, one of Sarah’s graduate students, who has been working on related projects in Iceland and on the Big Island. Tune […]
Insights into Magmatic Processes – Emilio Herrero Bervera
Emilio Herrero-Bervera joins us to discuss some of his research interests which include: marine paleomagnetism, Magnetic anistropy. He will also share some of his most recent publications: Insights into magmatic processes and hydrothermal alteration of in situ superfast spreading ocean crust at ODP/IODP 1256 from a cluster analysis of rock magnetic properties (2015). Spot Reading […]