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Back by popular demand! Dr. Robert Jedicke of the UH Institute for Astronomy will take an entertaining look at Mr. Claus' annual trip form the physicist's perspective. In the process, he will introduce the audience to the bizarre effects that take place in a relativistic universe. A fun, equation-free presentation for those in high school or older. Cookies and eggnog will be served after the Manoa talk.

Location:

December 5: Maikalani Building, Pukalani, Maui - December 8: UH Manoa Art Bulding Auditorium - December 11: UH Hilo, University Classroom Building, Room 100

Dates:

12/05/2008 18:30 - 20:00

Participating Organization:

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Institute for Astronomy

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Elementary and middle school girls and their families are invited to this event designed to engage the interest of students in Mathematics and Science. Participants will hear expository talks and can explore ideas more deeply via activities at the mentor-run discovery stations. This Diversity and Equity Initiative is presented by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Hawaii.

Location:

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Campus Center Ballroom

Dates:

12/07/2008 13:00 - 17:00

Participating Organization:

University of Hawaii at Manoa - Department of Mathematics

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Hawaii students, educators and organizations are invited to join in dinner and discussion celebrating their work toward global sustainability. Guest speaker will be Dame Julia Morton-Marr of the International School Peace Gardens (ISPG) The menu for the evening will include only food that is grown, raised or caught in Hawaii. Cost: $10. RSVP by November 26. All are welcome, however space is limited. For more information, please contact Aaron J.

Location:

UH Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa (Campus Center)

Dates:

12/05/2008 05:00 - 19:30

Participating Organization:

Phi Delta Kappa Hawaii (PDK Hawaii)

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The 2009 Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit & Expo will be held on August 31-September 2, 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Sheraton Waikiki resort on world-famous Waikiki Beach. Organizers are the State of Hawaii, the Korean International Trade Association (KITA), the Korea-U.S. Economic Council and the 7th Korea-Pacific U.S. States Joint Conference, an annual business-to-business conference held between Korea and the states of Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Location:

Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu

Dates:

08/31/2009 17:30 - 20:30

Participating Organization:

Hawaii State - Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)

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ASME International, the OOAE Division of the International Petroleum Technology Institute (IPTI), and the University of Hawaii at Manoa invite participation in the 28th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2009).

 

Location:

Hawai`i Convention Center, Honolulu

Dates:

05/30/2009 07:30 - 06/05/2009 16:00

Participating Organization:

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

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The mission of this conference is to enhance trade opportunities for U.S. and Chinese companies engaged in clean technology and other 'green' businesses, and to thereby improve the environments of the United States, China and the world.

 

This event is being presented by the Hawaii State Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) in collaboration with The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham) and the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative.

 

Location:

Hawai`i Convention Center, Honolulu

Dates:

04/05/2009 10:00 - 21:00

Participating Organization:

Hawaii State - Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)

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Team Load-In, Inspection and Practice Rounds. A detailed team agenda can be found in the attachment.

 

The general public is invited to competition and awards events as follows:

Friday, December 5:

10:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies

10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Qualifying rounds

Saturday, December 6:

8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies/Awards

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Qualifying Rounds

12:15 p.m. - Alliance Selection Process

1:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Playoffs/Awards/Closing Ceremony

Location:

Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu

Dates:

12/04/2008 14:00 - 20:00

Participating Organization:

Robotics Organizing Committee (ROC)

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More than 80 middle school and high school student teams from around the world will compete in the Inaugural VEX Robotics Pan-Pacific Championships. More than half of the participating teams are Hawaii-based, hailing from 5 islands. Students will compete in a series of elimination rounds culminating in the selection of one or more teams that will advance to the VEX Robotics World Championship, April 30-May 2, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. The public is invited to this admission free event.

Location:

Hawai`i Convention Center, Honolulu

Dates:

12/05/2008 10:00 - 17:30

Participating Organization:

Robotics Organizing Committee (ROC)

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Campus wide open house provides a taste of activities and opportunities in various UHM schools of study and their component departments, including: College of Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Natural Sciences, College of Social Sciences, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, College of Dental Hygiene, School of Hawaiian Knowledge.

Location:

Various locations on UHM campus. See more info link.

Dates:

11/15/2008 09:45 - 12:15

Participating Organization:

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T3 Regional Conference. January 16-17, 2009. Two days of standards-based professional development that includes classroom applications of technology and ideas to help make your schools and classrooms more relevant to students' futures. Cost: $35 for HCTM members in good standing, $50 non-members (includes one-year HCTM membership; $20 students (includes one-year HCTM membership); $10 late fee for payments after December 15, 2008.

Location:

Sacred Hearts Academy, 3253 Waiale Avenue, Honolulu

Dates:

01/17/2009 08:15 - 14:45

Participating Organization:

Hawaii Council of Teachers of Mathematics (HCTM)

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