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"Engineering in Big Science"

The 10th Annual UH College of Engineering dinner will honor the College's long tradition of engineering excellence. Visit with faculty, students, fellow alumni and friends and discover the latest CoE news.

Windward Community College's Center for Aerospace Education is hosting the *"She is an Astronomer" symposium* for students on *Thursday, December 3, from 10:00-11:30 a.m.*The symposium will take place at the Paliku Theatre on the campus of Windward Community College in Kaneohe.

A panel of female astronomers from UH's Institute for Astronomy will discuss their research, followed by a question and answer session exploring careers in astronomy.

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

9th Annual College of Engineering Banquet

"Engineering Exploration to New Frontiers"

5:00 p.m.: Cocktails, exhibits by CoE faculty and students

6:30 p.m.: Dinner and program

Guest Speaker: Pete Cooper, Global Development, Better Place

Special Awards:

Brenda McCaffrey, 2009 Distinguished Alumna

Russell Figueiroa, 2009 Outstanding Service Award

R.S.V.P. by April 2, 2009.

Film and Post-Film Discussion Wave Power: The Potential of Oregon's Ocean Energy is a film directed by Oregon Sea Grant which explores the new technology breakthroughs in converting the natural power of waves to a usable energy source. It compares some of the techniques for harnessing ocean currents and vertical waves. Also included is a discusson by Hawaii scientists who are currently exploring this new fuel source. The film will be followed by a discussion on Hawaii's wave energy potential. Admission: $3 students/faculty - $5 general More information: 223-0130

Film and Post-Film Discussion Wave Power: The Potential of Oregon's Ocean Energy is a film directed by Oregon Sea Grant which explores the new technology breakthroughs in converting the natural power of waves to a usable energy source. It compares some of the techniques for harnessing ocean currents and vertical waves. Also included is a discusson by Hawaii scientists who are currently exploring this new fuel source.

The film will be followed by a discussion on Hawaii's wave energy potential.

Admission: $3 students/faculty - $5 general More information: 223-0130

UH Pantry: Vegetable Seeds for Hawaii Gardens

Learn about seed selection, propagation and growing vegetables from seeds in this class taught by studnits of the UH College of Tropical Agriculture. Participants will receive a selection of seeds developed specifically for Hawaii gardens. Seeds will also be available for purchase.

Saturday 11/1/08 - 9:30-11:30 a.m.

$15

A registration form can be found on page 4 of the attached program schedule.