Research at UH Manoa
Brian Bowen and Robert Toonen share their research at HIMB (Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology) at Coconut Island. Topics include dispersal and recruitment of invertebrate larvae; population genetics, evolution and ecology of marine invertebrates; phylogeography; conservation genetics of marine vertebrates. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
Bacteria Can Be Your Best Friend – Ned Ruby and Margaret McFall-Ngai
Dr. Ngai and Dr. Ruby’s research focuses on host responses to interactions with beneficial microbes. Within this context, the studies of their laboratory address five major questions: How are environmentally rare bacteria harvested from the hosts/s? habitat during the onset of a horizontally transmitted symbiosis?; By what mechanisms does the host recognize its specific symbiotic […]
Join Our Star Parties – Chris Peterson
Chris Peterson shares his work at UH Manoa as the President of the Astronomy club of Hawaii. We learn about current astronomical news and how those interested can participate in star parties (telescopic observing sessions) with the Hawaiian Astronomical Society. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, […]
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 […]
Geodesy at HIGP with James Foster
James shares his research on Geodesy, GPS meteorology and the impact and mitigation of the atmosphere on space geodetic measurements. We’ll hear about his work studying the deformation of Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes using GPS and InSAR. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]
Hawaii as a Planetargy Volcano Analog – Peter Mouginis Mark
Pete Mouginis Mark shares about the NASA planetary data center at HIGP and its active in the community. We’ll learn about some examples of the planetary studies they conduct, the advanced remote sensing techniques they use, and highlight some field examples from here in Hawaii. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to […]
See More at Ocean Station ALOHA – Edward F. DeLong
Ed shares about C-MORE and the Ocean Station ALOHA. We’ll learn about the methodologies behind the research being conducted and hear a greater discussion on how his work affects both local and global science communities. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier […]
Hyperspectral Sensors and Research with Paul Lucey
HIGP currently operates AHI (Airborne Hyperspectral Imager) which is an imaging spectrometer covering the spectral range 7.5-11.5 microns. AHI was funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to investigate the utility of hyperspectral imaging for detection of buried land mines in a project called the Hyperspectral Mine Detection Program (HMD). Prof. Lucey shares […]
Aligning with the Planets – Linda Martel and Jeff Taylor
Jeff and Linda share the new Planetary Science Research Discoveries website and give a walkthrough of the major features. Then we’ll hear about recent research surrounding searching for primeval water in the Earth. 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 […]
Invasive Sponge in Kaneohe Bay with Joy Leilei Shih and Laura Nunez Pons
Laura and Leilei have been collaborating on some research in Kaneohe Bay. We will hear how they’ve been studying an invasive sponge in Kaneohe Bay which has also appeared in a few other shallow coral reef environments in Hawaii. They will share insights on the way it interacts and impacts local coral species. Aloha! ThinkTech […]