Founded in 1895, the Hawaiian Sugar Planters’ Association (HSPA), dedicated to improving the sugar industry in Hawaii, has become an internationally recognized research center. Its name change in 1996 to Hawaii Agriculture Research Center (HARC) reflects its expanding scope to encompass research in forestry, coffee, forage, vegetable crops, tropical fruits, and many other diversified crops […]
Hawaii Innovation Initiative – Developing an Innovative Economy
Dr. Vassilis Syrmos appears on ThinkTech Tech Talks to share developments at the Hawaii Innovation Initiative. We hear about current research and innovation initiatives at UH, the areas of emphasis for that research, funding and funding issues, efforts at commercialization and what lies in the future. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 […]
Improving Lives Through Research with J-PAL North America
Whether it’s fighting poverty, improving education, or ensuring quality healthcare, good research is needed to make a lasting difference. That’s what Mary Ann Bates offers to organizations across the world in her role at the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). Dr. Akina talks with Ms. Bates about using rigorous data as the basis for policy […]
The UH Research Ship and the Submersibles at Sand Island
Jay Fidell and Duke Oishi take a look at the UH research ship Ka’imikai-o-kanaloa and the two submersibles Picses IV and V. Terry Kirby hosted a tour of PIcses V. Videos and pictures were provided by the researchers. John Smith, the science director, provided an tourof the ship. Terry Kirby, John Smith and Mar Cremer, […]
Terry Kerby pilot with A Walk Around Tour of the Picses V
ThinkTech host Jay Fidell in a discussion with Terry Kerby, Operations Director and Pilot of the submersibles on the Research Vessel Ka’imikai-o-kanaloa, in a walk around tour of the Picses V at Snug Harbor on Sand Island ThinkTech host Jay Fidell in a discussion with Terry Kerby, Operations Director and Pilot of the submersibles on […]
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 […]
Infrasound is Everywhere with Milton A. Garces
Host Jay Fidell speaks with researcher Milton Garces (Director of Infrasound Laboratory, University of Hawaii) about the study and implications of infrasound.
Remote Sensing with HIGP with Barry Lienert
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Barry Lienert (Hawaii Institute of Geophysics & Planetology) about remote sensing and magnetism. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell. The host for this episode was Jay Fidell.
UARC is Alive and Well with Margo Edwards
Host Jay Fidell speaks with Margo Edwards (Executive Director) about the latest developments at the University Affiliated Research Center.
An Update on Hawaiian Student Data with Katherine Tibbetts
Host Jim Shon speaks with researcher Katherine Tibbetts (Kamehameha Schools) about the latest research on native Hawaiian students. The host for this episode was Jim Shon. The host for this episode was Jim Shon. The host for this episode was Jim Shon.