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Haleakalā telescope achieves magnetic breakthrough in solar corona mapping

A breakthrough in solar physics has been achieved atop Haleakalā, and it holds the promise of enhancing understanding of space weather and its impact on Earth’s technology-dependent society.

US Sen. Schatz’ Medical Tele-Training Bill Signed into Law

The bipartisan Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) 2019 Act was signed into law this week as part of the annual government funding bill. The legislation authored by US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) establishes a $10 million per year grant program to promote the use of technology to connect health care providers and deliver high-quality care in hard-to-reach regions.

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.

New Maui Business Social Network Launched

A new on-island business social network called Maui Springboard recently launched and is looking for new members.

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.

Hawaii Social Media Summit Joins Tech & Internet Expo

For the eighth straight year, on October 19, Technology News Bytes (TNB) will host one of the largest tech expos in the state 2011 “Technology Internet Expo and Hawaii Social Media Summit”.

State’s New $13M Venture Capital Program Moving Forward

On July 26, the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation (HSDC) will hold an information meeting, on Oahu, to inform the public about its new venture capital fund and to seek input on implementation.

High Tech Maui Series Returns with Blogging Workshop May 24

Technologist Peter Liu returns to the Malcolm Center in Kihei on May 24 for an in-depth, hands-on, workshop on “How To Blog For Your Business.”

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.

Inouye “Earmark” Moratorium Will Affect Many

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye yesterday announced that the Committee will implement a moratorium on earmarks for the current session of Congress.

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.

Two Maui Ocean Tech Companies Receive Almost $1 Million in CEROS Awards

The National Defense Center of Excellence for Research in Ocean Sciences (CEROS) announced $6.9 million in FY10 funding; two Maui companies will receive almost $1 million.

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.

MEDB To Attend Key Energy Conferences; Seeks Input

In the next few months, Jeanne Skog, President, Maui Economic Development Board, Inc. and key staffers will attend several energy related conferences on the mainland.

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. […]

Emerging Industries Account for 69,600 Jobs

A new report released yesterday indicates the high-performing activities in Hawaii’s targeted industry portfolio accounts for about 69,600 jobs; 9.0% of all civilian jobs in 2010.