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Engineers and Architects of Hawaii Weekly Luncheon Meeting

Speaker: Bill Leary, PE Sailor and Photographer Title: Sailing Hawaiian Waters

Abstract: Noted blue water sailing navigator and tactician Bill Leary will present the epic account of his recent sailing voyage through the Hawaiian Islands. He will narrate his PowerPoint presentation providing valuable tips to those who might seek to follow in his wake. For the rest of us armchair travelers Bill will introduce us to the beauty of Hawaii as seen by those who go to sea.

 

Title: "The recovery of historical typhoon track data over the Western North Pacific during the early 20th century"

By: Dr. Hisayuki Kubota Research Institute for Global Change (RIGC) Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

Event Sponsor :Meteorology, Manoa Campus

More Information Cherlyn, 956-8775, metdept@hawaii.edu

 

CEE691/EE699 Seminar in Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability (REIS)

"Smart Grid" is the new buzz word in the utility industry. Some may have seen the GE and IBM television commercials about a Smart Grid for a smarter future. There are many goals that could be achieved with a full implementation of a Smart Grid. In fact, each utility could have their own version of a Smart Grid depending on the issues that need to be resolved.

Speaker: Dr. Denise Eby Konan, Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Sustainable Coastal Tourism, UHM

Title: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Hawaii

Time and Location: October 8, 2009 Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Holmes Hall 244

The detailed seminar abstract and bio can be found in the attached pdf file.

Everyone is welcome to attend Prof. Konan's seminar.

Professor Tingrui Pan of UC Davis will speak.

Abstract and speaker's bio can be found in the attached pdf.

For more infomration, contact Dr. Tao Yan: taoyan@hawaii.edu

Dr. Dora Nakafuji of Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) will present a seminar on renewable energy in California. Before joining HECO, Dr. Nakafuji worked as technical lead on a renewable energy program at the California Energy Commission. She has more than 12 years experience working on renewable energy integration in California and Hawaii.

An abstract can be found in the attached pdf file.

For more information, contact Michelle Teng:  mteng@hawaii.edu

Title: Microtunneling in Marginal Ground Conditions

Speaker: Dr. James Kwong, P.E., Principal, Yogi Kwong Engineers, LLC, Honolulu

A project by Yogi Kwong Engineers, LLC won the the Grand Conceptor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Hawaii Chapter in November 2008. A brief bio and abstract can be found in the attached pdf file.

Everyone is welcome to attend Dr. Kwong's seminar. For more information, contact Michelle Teng, mteng@hawaii.edu

University of Hawaii at Manoa - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will sponsor a seminar on "Environmental Projects – Interstate Route H-3 & Storm Water Management Program (SWMP)". The speaker will be Richard Dahilig, P.E., Senior Project Manager with Parsons Brinkerhoff Americas in Honolulu. An abstract and brief bio may be found in the attached flyer. The seminar is free and open to all interested individuals.

Dr. Alfred A. Yee, M. NAE, and president of the Applied Technology Corporation, will present a seminar on "Concrete Oceangoing Vessels and Platforms for the Recovery of Natural Resources and Energy" - Friday, February 20, 2009, 2:00-3:00 p.m. at the UHM College of Engineering, Holmes Hall 244. The seminar is sponsored by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa. All interested parties are welcome to attend. An abstract and brief bio can be found in the attachment.

Dr. Fridon Shubitidze of Dartmouth College will present a seminar on "UXO Detection and Discrimination in Underwater and Magnetically Susceptible Environments" on Tuesday, February 24, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in Holmes Hall 389 on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. An abstract and short bio can be found in the attachment. For more information, please contact Dr. Hyoung Sun Youn hsyoun@hawaii.edu (808)956-7898