The past few weeks have been tumultuous. With one hiker then another going missing, the community collectively went through waves of reactions: fear, confusion, blame, hope, empathy, relief, joy, anger, and finally, grief. Amanda Eller and Noah “Kekai” Mina were the crux of these emotions, and were described similarly in headlines as “missing hikers.” Although the searches … [Read more...] about Lost and Found: Reflections on technology, nature, and wilderness
Technology
Small hands for small business: Schatz gets Trump’s autograph
Hawai‘i's U.S. Senator Brian Schatz continues to make changes in Washington; Schatz's bill to help small business fight cybersecurity was signed into law Aug. 14 by Donald Trump. Small businesses are a pillar of the American economy but these businesses are major targets for cyberattacks, said a spokesperson from Schatz' office. The new legislation, the National Institute of … [Read more...] about Small hands for small business: Schatz gets Trump’s autograph
Maui Music Tech Conference to Bridge Maui and SF Music and Tech Community
Maui is a magnet for creative types, and our own local community rallies around a lot of talented musicians. But how can our artists reach other audiences, hone their careers and be creative? One method is to exploit technology and the internet. That's what Brain and Shoshana Zisk are doing with the Maui Music Tech Conference. “Saturday, Dec. 10 is Maui Music Tech Day, which … [Read more...] about Maui Music Tech Conference to Bridge Maui and SF Music and Tech Community
We Ask Why The State Of Hawaii Is Investing In A Biofuel Program It Barely Understands
Summer on Maui means mangoes and, inevitably, scraping up those rotting, fallen fruits off the ground. But as you’re doing yard work this season, imagine a technology that would convert all that plant matter into something other than compost. In fact, the USDA Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (PBARC), along with Florida-based BioTork Hawaii LLC, did just that. More … [Read more...] about We Ask Why The State Of Hawaii Is Investing In A Biofuel Program It Barely Understands
STEM Job Fair
Are you a returning expat with a science or engineering degree in your back pocket? If so, Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)’s Women in Technology (WIT) wants to help you find a job. This Friday, Aug. 3, you’re invited to their Kama’aina Come Home Expo at MEDB’s Ke Alahele Center in Kihei, which runs 12-2pm. Even if you’re home for the summer while earning your science, … [Read more...] about STEM Job Fair