Many of our meetings have been held on the Big Island and the reception, ambiance and professionalism is always outstanding.

Hawaii’s resident scientific and technological expertise, mild climate, and long-standing ties with nations throughout the Asia-Pacific region make the Big Island an ideal venue in which to stage this prestigious science and technology conference.

Working in collaboration with the UH Hilo Conference Center’s – one stop shop – has provided us with the most outstanding logistical support, hospitality and creative meeting management. We are always assured of an exceptional experience!”

Jim Crisafulli
Director, Office of Aerospace Development
DBEDT/State of Hawaii
Site: Waikoloa Marriott (2x), Hapuna Prince (1x), Hawaii Naniloa Hotel (1x)
Additional organizers from JAPAN (JAXA) which is the equivalent to NASA

Thank you thank you thank you for all your support, help, hard work, cheerful attitude, pleasant ways, and above all for your professionalism as we dealt with the many challenges of this conference.

During the course of the conference, people praised me for what a great job I was doing but without your team behind the scenes, the conference would have been a disaster. The kudos go to all of you, and the other members of your staff whose emails I don’t have at hand.

Mahalo for your wonderful organization and your continual presence. The conference would not have been possible without you,

Terri

Terrilani J. Chong
IMUA NSF Hawaii EPSCoR Project Administrator
200 West Kawili Street, PB10-2
Hilo, Hawaii 96720

PH: 808.933.3325
FAX: 808.933.0749
CELL: 808.938.0835

EMAIL: admepscr@hawaii.edu

Japan-U.S. Science, Technology & Space Applications Program (JUSTSAP)
17th Annual Symposium

November 11-15, 2007
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
Kohala Coast, Big Island of Hawai`i

Themed “Expanding International Collaboration for Space Exploration”, 2007′s symposium focused on formulating public-private partnerships to catalyze the development and implementation of innovative projects that will support future space exploration and earth observation missions. Five main areas are targeted for discussion, including (1) PISCES, (2) commercial opportunities for the International Space Station (ISS), (3) the development of space-based (solar) power systems, and (4) the design and promotion of advanced satellites for communications and earth observation (to monitor global climate change) and (5) robotic precursor missions to our moon and Mars.

Click here for the Agenda

Click here for the symposium website in PDF

Click here for a slideshow of the JUSTSAP 2007 Symposium

ALOHA!

The mission of PISCES is to develop new technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and beyond. It will feature a simulated lunar outpost on the Big Island, where research, technology development, educational programs, testing and astronaut training will be conducted in the lunar-like setting of Hawai`i’s volcanic terrain. PISCES is a partnership between the State of Hawai`i, industry, academia and the governments of Japan and the U.S., and is based at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo.

This conference was an excellent opportunity for researchers and educators from industry, academia and government, along with interested parties from Hilo, the Big Island, the State of Hawaii and the national and international space exploration and space commerce communities to learn what is planned for PISCES, take part in the discussions, and help steer its development for the maximum benefit of all the stakeholders and humankind.

Click here for the Conference Agenda in PDF

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Click here for a slideshow of the PISCES 2007 Conference

National NSF EPSCoR MEETING

November 6-9, 2007
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikoloa, Hawai`i

“EPSCoR LEADERSHIP FOR SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND ENCULTURATION.”

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Click here for the participant Roster

Click here for Chancellor Rose Tseng’s Closing Presentation

SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
November 7, 2007
Olsen, Kathy
Muir, Warren
Kaya, Maurice
Risser, Paul
Buckius, Richard
March, Peter
Boesz, Christine
Bruno, Barbara
Kemp, Paul

November 8, 2007
Mackenzie, Fred
Crawford, Deborah
Patra, Abani
Seidel, Ed
Hartline, Beverly 1
Hartline, Beverly 2
Conway, Ted
McBay, Shirley
Sing, David
Blount, Henry
Tornow, Joanne
Della-Piana, Connie Kubo
Minnick, Kirk
Nesbitt, Jeff 1
Truitt, Holly
Nesbitt, Jeff 2

ALOHA!
sustainable living through rainwater catchment was celebrated from August 14-17th during the 2007 American Rainwater catchment Systems Association Conference.

Rainwater harvesting enthusiasts, practitioners, and experts discussed a broad range of rainwater catchment topics, including potable and non-potable household supply, storm-water runoff control, groundwater recharge, sustainable development, floods and droughts

This conference presented information valuable to users, public health officials, academics, designers, installers, architects, builders, product vendors, students, planners, and water utility staff.

The conference was held at Kilauea Military Camp located on the Island of Hawai`i.

ARCSA 2007 Program & Papers

Contact: Trisha Macomber, MPH
Education Specialist

Email: macomber@hawaii.edu

SCCM – The 15th American Physical Society Conference on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter was held on the Big Island of Hawai`i during the summer of 2007. The conference hotel is situated on the Kohala coast, 30 miles north of Kona. The scientific focus of the Conference was on fundamental and applied research topics related to shock wave compression of condensed matter. This multidisciplinary field of research encompasses areas of physics, chemistry, materials science, mechanics, geophysics, and planetary science, and applied mathematics.

2007 APS SCCM Conference Program

2007 APS SCCM Website

This international conference was attended by a total of 378 participants from 15 different countries and 21 states within the US:

• Australia: 2
• Canada: 11
• France: 15
• Germany: 2
• Israel: 9
• Japan: 25
• Korea: 3
• Nigeria: 1
• P.R. China: 1
• Republic of Korea: 1
• Russia: 20
• Singapore: 2
• South Korea: 2
• United Kingdom: 30
• United States: 244

• CA: 59
• CO: 3
• FL: 11
• HI: 1
• IL: 5
• MA: 7
• MD: 20
• MI: 3
• MN: 1
• NE: 1
• NY: 1
• NJ: 2
• NM: 87
• NV: 7
• OH: 1
• RI: 4
• TX: 9
• UT: 2
• VA: 3
• WA: 15
• WI: 2

International Education Intelligence

The World Education Services held their annual board meeting at the Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i Hotel on the Big Island of Hawai`i this past April.

World Education Services (WES) is the leading source of international education intelligence. WES is a not for profit organization with over thirty years’ experience evaluating international credentials.

WES provides more than 50,000 evaluations each year that are accepted by thousands of academic institutions, employers, licensing and certification boards and government agencies in the U.S. and Canada.

WES 2007 Board Meeting Website as PDF