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US scientists discover fastest-feeding black hole in the early Universe
“This black hole is having a feast,” said astronomer Julia Scharwächter.
Kaua‘i and Big Island fishermen to trial new tuna tagging technology
Fishermen on Kaua‘i and the Big Island will trial a new method of tagging ‘ahi, or yellowfin tuna, this summer.
Maui College scholar chosen to present post-wildfire biomedical study at national conference in Washington D.C.
Deardorff will present “Microbes as Human Indicators of Human Health Risk after the Lahaina Wildfires” to an audience of biomedical professionals at the 2024 National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE) Conference in June.
Kīhei Elementary School adds Mystery Science program from Discovery Education
Kīhei Elementary School has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education to include Mystery Science, an award-winning digital resource for kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers and students.
At this summer camp Maui students process crime scenes and watch an autopsy
Ten Maui high school students learned about crime scene photography, scene diagramming, evidence identification, documentation and collection, testing for blood and seized drugs, fingerprints, cybercrimes, impression evidence and pathology at the Maui Police Deparment’s 10th CSI Camp.
UH Study: Bacteria hurries to escape confinement
Using microscopy, the team discovered that as the bacteria moved between open areas and tight spaces they swam differently.
Kama’aina Come Home Expo Targets Returning Graduates
The Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology will host its first Kama’aina Come Home Expo at the Ke Alahele Center in Kihei, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Engineer Shares Expertise and Encouragement
Boeing Company‘s Senior Software Engineer Bob Brem has apparently given as many as 200 hours of expertise this year as a mentor for the award-winning Baldwin High School robotics team.
Women in Technology Holds Junior Girls STEM Camp
7th and 8th grade girls are eligible to attend four days of “Excite Camp,” a program sponsored by the Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Tech program.
MEDB Education Fund Announces 20 Awardees
More than $80,000 in grants were distributed among 20 organization by the Maui Economic Development Board through its MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund.
Maui Students Gather for Robotics Tournament
Maui students will come together at the Maui High School Cafeteria on Saturday, November 12 for the Maui district qualifier of the FIRST Lego League (FLL) Hawaii Robotics Tournament.
APEC Committee Seeks Hawaii Innovation, Business Stories
The APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee is seeking “Story Ideas” that showcase Hawaii business to the world.
Wailea Marriott to Host Statewide STEM Conference
On April 1-2, the Wailea Marriott will host over 200 STEM/Service Learning students, teachers, parents, community and business leaders from around the state.
Maui Businesses Rally To Support First Science Olympiad on Maui
The Boeing Company and Pacific Defense Systems are among event judges at the First Maui Regional Science Olympiad Tournament held on Saturday, January 29, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, at the UH-Maui College campus.
UH Promotes Research as Strategic Advantage of Innovation Economy
The UH President’s Innovation Advisory Council released a draft report yesterday recommending the State and the University focus on research as an industry.
High Tech Maui Career Fair Features Good Paying Jobs
The 9th Annual High Tech Maui Holiday Career Fair happens December 29 from 12 noon to 4 pm at the Malcolm Center in the Maui Research & Technology Park. This Wednesday, the Holiday Career Fair will offer local applicants a unique opportunity to meet and discuss their qualifications in person with top science and technology personnel. […]
