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-- 2012 --
- May 11, 2012 -
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Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium released its most recent newsletter. Nā Huaka‘i translates to The Voyages and reflects our united voyages in education, research, and service. Read it here. Copies are also available in the Space Grant offices. |
- May 2, 2012 -
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The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has announced Dr. Aaron Ohta, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, is a 2012 award recipient of the Regents' Medal for Excellence in Research. As an undergraduate, Dr. Ohta was a Hawai‘i Space Grant Trainee (Spring 2001) and Fellow (Fall 2002, Spring 2002). When he joined the UH faculty, Dr. Ohta became a Space Grant mentor. Dr. Ohta specializes in microelectromechanical systems. In addition to his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from UH Mānoa, he earned an M.S. from UCLA and his PhD from the University of California at Berkeley. Congratulations. |
- April 28, 2012 -
Spring Fellowship & Traineeship Symposium
Undergraduate students from U. H. campuses will present talks and posters on their Space Grant Fellowships and Traineeships on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at U. H. Mānoa, in POST 703/723. Rooms will open at 8:30 a.m. with the formal program from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Also attending will be mentors, Space Grant directors, and the public. The meeting gives new and continuing Fellows and Trainees the opportunity to share research plans and progress, and will give the students a look at space-related subjects outside their own disciplines. Spring 2012 Symposium Schedule (pdf).
- April 19-21, 2012 -
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| Congratulations to all the Hawai‘i VEX Robotics teams who participated in the World Championships in Anaheim, CA. And a special congratulations to Art and Rene Kimura who received the VEX World Volunteer of the Year Award (one of three presented) and were inducted into the first class of the VEX Hall of Fame. Students from Kohala High School robotics (pictured above with the Kimuras) made the presentation during the opening ceremony in Anaheim. According to Art and Rene, "We plan to bring this trophy to the office as we accepted this honor on behalf of everyone who volunteers to help make Hawai‘i a golden spot for VEX robotics." Photo courtesy of Art Kimura. |
- January 28, 2012 -
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| Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium was proud to again cosponsor Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day, an annual event in Hilo honoring Hawaii's native son. Additional cosponsors are the American Savings Bank, The Onizuka Memorial Committee, the Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Space Center, the Onizuka family, the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Conference Center, and Future Flight Hawai‘i, together with the support of the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association, the Waiakea High School Key Club, and the Zonta Club of Hilo. This year's event, the 12th annual, featured 22 workshops, 27 displays by organizations and companies, and a special keynote address by NASA Astronaut Michael Fincke who shared a beautiful presentation of the history and future of amnned space flight. The day ended on a high note with a "Science is Fun" show by award-winning teacher "Mr. Science" Dale Olive (Waiakea High School). Pictured above are participants in a workshop that incorporated the Hawaiian star compass with wayfinding and canoe navigation (see canoe model in center of circle). |
- January 27, 2012 -
Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium has complied information on space-related student opportunities, with content updated as new opportunities arise. Go to our Opportunities for Students webpage for complete information.
* Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family, encompassing all the people, related or not, who come together to help achieve a better life.
