Episode 339: SeaPerch – Feb 25, 2015

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First we’ll cover some local science and tech stories, then we’ll speak with David Ulrich about the Pacific New Media, Contemporary Photography in Hawaii contest. Then we’ll have Kathleen Cabral tell us about the annual Leeward Community College Geek Day. Finally, we’ll learn about an underwater robotics program called SeaPerch. We’ve invited Coast Guard organizer Lieutenant Commander Andy Goshorn and the team from Wahiawa Elementary featuring teacher Randy Otaka and students Kai, Kohala and Dominic.

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Episode 338: Science Writers – Feb 18, 2015

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First we’ll cover some local science and tech stories, then we’ll speak with Arthur Garbiso, HICTA President, about the upcoming HICTA Conference. Also Jay Fidell will join us to give us an update on Think Tech shows and the upcoming Unfunded Liabilities panel. Finally, we’ll talk to two science writers, Sarah CP Williams and Brittany Moya del Pino about the citizen science and the fledgling Hawaii Science Writers Association.

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Episode 337: SBIR – Feb 11, 2015

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First we’ll cover some local science and tech stories, then we’ll speak with Keoki Fraser, Vice Principal at Mokapu Elementary, about the upcoming Windward District Science Fair. Then Harrison Rue from the City & County of Honolulu joins us to tell us about Urban HNL. Finally, we’ll learn how the Small Business Innovation & Research (SBIR) programs aid tech companies that conduct early stage research. We talk with 3 companies that are recipients of SBIR funds including Ron Weidenbach from Hawaii Fish Co., Ian Kitajima from Oceanit and Ed Knobbe from Spectrum Photonics.

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  • HB1069 – Relating to Technology
  • SB1003 – Relating to Technology

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Episode 336: Social Science + Technology – Feb 4, 2015

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First we’ll cover some local science and tech stories, including a pair of upcoming events. Ben Trevino will tell us about a talk by Tahir Hemphill at Kakaako Agora and then Randall Kosaki will tell us about his upcoming lecture about Papahanaumokuakea at Mamiya Theater. Finally, we’ll talk about the intersection of storytelling and technology. We’ve invited Brett Oppegaard and Jenifer Winter from UH College of Social Science to tell us all about it.

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