Scientists spark Aerospace in Hawaii Week
University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaContact:
Tara L Hicks Johnson, (808) 956-3151
Outreach Spec, School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology
Outreach Spec, School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology
Posted: Oct 5, 2009
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Researchers from the School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will participate in lively panel discussions this week as part of Aerospace Week in Hawaii. All presentations will be held at the State Capitol Auditorium from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Events are also scheduled for Monday (astronomy) and Wednesday (commercial aerospace).
Events at which SOEST scientists will make presentations are the following:
Tuesday, October 6: “Mission to Planet Earth: Global Observation and Monitoring”
Thursday, October 8: “Lunar Science and Exploration”
Friday, October 9: “Beyond the Moon: Mars, the Asteroids, and other Solar System Bodies”
For details of the presentations, go to http://www.higp.hawaii.edu/
Hawaii is participating in World Space Week by hosting a series of public events statewide highlighting the islands’ achievements, current activities and future potential in both aviation and space exploration.
Hawaii Office of Aerospace Development Contact: Jim Crisafulli (808) 586-2388, jcrisafu@dbedt@hawaii.gov
SOEST Media Contact: Tara Hicks Johnson, (808) 956-3151, hickst@hawaii.edu
For more information, visit: http://www.higp.hawaii.edu