Brenda Jensen, PhD is a Professor of Biology and Dean at the College of Natural and Computational Sciences. Jennifer Lynch, PhD, is a Research Biologist a the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Brenda and Jennifer join Grace Cheng on Global Connections to discuss the science of pollution in the Pacific. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live […]
Thai Military: Coup-maker or Peace-maker?
Coup-maker, peace-maker, democracy-maker, and the great stabilizer. Important ally militarily? Corruption? Where does Thailand stack up as a participant in humanitarian assistance, emergency relief capability, international peace-keeping, etc. Reforms needed? Likely role in resolving the current crisis? Asia scholar James Corcoran joins Pacific Forum, CSIS’s Kerry Gershaneck (recently returning from Thailand and headed back shortly) […]
The Laulima Tech Challenge and Beyond
Guest Host, Larry Rowland invited Sandra Moerch, Tiffany Lee and Ed Chen to discuss the Laulima Tech Challenge and beyond! The host for this episode was Larry Rowland. The host for this episode was Lawrence Rowland. The host for this episode was Lawrence Rowland. The host for this episode was Lawrence Rowland. The host for […]
Indigenous Urbanisms & International Education
First, Patrick Bratton hosted Dr. Serge Marek, Assistant Professor of Geography at HPU. Dr. Marek talked a little about the experience of Hawaii Pacific University’s Model UN club’s results at the NYC Model UN, and about his very interesting research on idegenious ubanization in Hawaii and New Zealand. For the second half of the show, […]
Two Special Researchers: Sarah Connis & Richard Shaw
Two current HPU graduate students doing work on their MA theses: Richard Shaw, a Navy officer, working on Japanese soft power and clean energy; and Sara Connis, who is working on water security in Asia, with a focus on Sino-Indian relations. The host for this episode was Patrick Bratton. The host for this episode was […]
Chinese-African Cooperation in Peace and Security
Dr. Grace Cheng’s specialization is in comparative politics, with a focus on Asia. Her interests are in comparative perspectives on human rights, peace, and security, as well as the study of conflict and post-conflict transitions. In this episode, Dr. Cheng shares her research on ‘Chinese-African Cooperation in Peace and Security’ with your host, Dr. Bratton […]
Looking Back Through a Lens – Teaching History with Film
HPU’s Dean Allison Gough joins Global Connections to discuss the advantages and challenges of using film to teach history. We’ll compare examples including “His Girl Friday” to see how they accurately represent a particular time period. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then […]
Migrating from Mexico – Catching Up with Carlos Juarez, PhD
Where in the world is Carlos Juarez? Carlos joins Jay via Skype from Mexico to discuss his recent travels and perceptions of other cultures across the globe. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any […]
Teaching Intelligence – A Life in the Navy and Security in the Indo-Pacific – Brian Fila
Captain (Ret.) Brian Fila shares his perspective on a career in the Navy, the U.S. security in the Indo-Pacific, and higher education. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and […]
Reflecting on Four Years in Hawaii – HPU Dean David Lanoue
Hawaii Pacific University’s Dean David Lanoue joins Patrick Bratton to refelct on the past four years in Hawaii and the 2016 election. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and […]