Nerd Nite Honolulu

BISHOP MUSEUM TAKEOVER!!!

Physics and snails and Octopi, OH MY!

See the full schedule of Hi-Sci Festival events at:
https://www.bishopmuseum.org/hi-sci-festival/

Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Anna O’Brien’s
Doors open at 7:30pm
Talks start at 8:00pm
Come early, get a drink, and grab a drink!
2440 South Beretania Street (see map below)
FREE – bring your own food!
Music accompanied by DJ Globes!

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Mighty Cephalopods! 

Regina “Regie” Kawamoto – Malacology Collection Technician

Cephalopods have escape skills like Houdini! Master of Disguises that they can disappear before your very eyes! And the might of a thousand horses?

Regie was born and raised on the Island of Kauaʻi, where her wonderful family took her on outings to beaches and hikes around Kauaʻi. She received her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa in the Zoology Department where she worked with people who encouraged and peaked her interest in marine biology, water quality, conservation, and outreach programs.

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Prime-Time, Slime-Time

Norine W. Yeung, Ph.D – Malacology Researcher and Collection Manager

In Hawaii, we have a spectacular land snail fauna – more than 750 species! However, we also have more established non-native land snails than any other island or archipelago in the Pacific. Many of these alien species threaten native forests (i.e., damage native plants and seedlings), are agricultural and horticultural pests, and serve as vectors of parasites that cause livestock and human diseases. Learn
more about which invasive land snails carry the Rat Lungworm disease in Hawaii and where they can be found.

Dr. Norine Yeung’s current research interests are focused on understanding the evolutionary mechanisms and processes that generate, maintain, and in some cases, reduce biodiversity. Teaching is central to her research, as an educator of science, policy and management.

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Physics and Fizzyology: The Battle of the Bends in Deep Sea Diving 

Richard L. Pyle, PhD – Associate Zoologist, Database Coordinator

Diving to depths of 500 feet or more requires chutzpah and a keen sense of adventure but, behind all of the thrills lies a hard truth: safely descending to depths beyond the range of conventional SCUBA involves understanding some basic laws of physics and human physiology, mixed in with some pedantic engineering and fastidious planning that is much more in the realm of academic nerdery, than undersea heroics.

Richard Pyle has worked in the Ichthyology collection at Bishop Museum since 1986. He is an Associate Researcher, Database Coordinator, and Dive Safety Officer for the Museum. His main field of expertise involves the taxonomy and biogeography of coral-reef fishes. His other areas of interest include the use of advanced diving technology to document biodiversity inhabiting deeper regions of tropical coral reefs, and also the development of computer database systems (and associated data standards) for managing biodiversity information.

Nerd Nite Honolulu is teaming up with the Bishop Museum on March 6!

Join us for the Hawaii Science Festival (HI-Sci Fest) at Nerd Nite Honolulu!

First Tuesday of the Month

Anna O’Briens * Doors open at 7:30pm * Talks begin at 8:00pm

Stay tuned for more information…

Aloha Past, Present, and Future Nerd Niters,

Nerd Nite Honolulu is a monthly event that happens every first Tuesday …

Where Nerds Come to Talk Story

Nerds et al. gather to mingle, drink, think and learn something like they’ve never learned before! BONUS: BYO FOOD

Come for the Unadulterated Nerdism!

Fun-yet-intelligent presentations are interspersed with live or DJ’ed music, while the audience drinks (and thinks) along.

Be there and be square!

VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania

Doors at 7:30 * Talks at 8ish

NO COVER!!

Boats, Boats, Boats: Using Computers to Design Cool Stuff in the Ocean

CHARLIE FIELD, Engineer

The advancement of computers has led to a transformation in boat design beyond traditional naval architecture. Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), engineers can now rapidly prototype early-stage designs and more accurately predict performance. CFD is valuable for designing boats, ships, floating structures, and amphibious vehicles. Plus, it can make some pretty cool pictures and animations.

Charlie was born in raised in Hawaii, went to MIT for my Bachelor’s degree, then came back home to get my Master’s at UH. Since graduating, he worked for five years as a Mechanical/Ocean Engineer for Navatek Ltd, a local engineering company that specializes in science and technology projects, primarily for the Office of Naval Research and other government programs.

The Only Thing You Can Really Choose to Wear for Your Funeral

KAI SMART, Tattooer

A very brief discussion of the past, present, and future of tattooing as well as a longer discussion of my personal experiences with it. I examine the growing popularity of the craft, the role a tattooer plays in the experience, and the repercussions of permanence in this day and age.

Kai Smart has been a tattooer for 13 years, coming to it from an unlikely career as an antique book-dealer. She’s actually someone who uses her college art degree! She is also a nerd, and through talking to her clients to sooth them during an intense experience spreads a lot knowledge, some of which is possibly false or embellished information. Oh well.

Exploring “Artsci” Practices for 21st Century Scientists

KIRSTEN CARLSON, Science Communicator
DR. JUDY LEMUS, Marine Scientist

Kirsten and Judy will share their pathways into integrating science and art through their respective careers. They will present a new interactive teaching tool based on their collaboration and invite you to participate in the fun!

Kirsten Carlson is one-part nerd, one-part artist and 100% Viking. She is a trained science communicator and spearheads the Kailua Beach Plankton Rescue Unit on Oahu (always looking for more volunteers). She is a National Science Foundation Groupie, having just returned from diving in the Ross Sea as part of the NSF Antarctic Artists and Writers Program and is currently working part-time at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology as a scientific illustrator and graphic designer with Judy Lemus on an NSF Early-Concept Grant for Exploratory Research. She loves to draw underwater, paddle outrigger canoes and craft children’s books.

Dr. Judy Lemus is a marine scientist and “right-brainer” wannabe. She is fascinated by symbiosis in all its forms, which has been an overarching theme in her professional career, from marine biologist to educational specialist. She designs science education programs for learners of all ages and currently co-directs the Marine Biology Graduate Program at UH Manoa. Judy is also the creator and director of MakerLab at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, a discovery-based science lab and makerspace where she works with Kirsten on cool stuff. She spends her spare time practicing Okinawan karate and trying to channel her inner artist.

Lindsay Veazey

Cats, Caterpillars, and Menopause: mind control in nature & what scientists are learning from it

Fungus, protozoans, hypnosis, and gut bacteria…the CIA could learn a thing or two (and they have)…

Lindsay is a PhD student in quantitative biology that is happy to talk about something, anything, other than her effing dissertation

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Steve Nelson

Armageddon?

Destroying the earth with nuclear weapons.

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Mariana Rocha de Souza

Cool facts of the jelly world!

Aloha Honolulu Nerds!

Nerd Nite #53 – Sing, Dammit! – Game On! – University Admin BS! –

DATE: 7 Nov 2017

VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania

Doors at 7:30, talks at 8ish

With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.

Bring your best Nerd Shirt for a free drink!

NO COVER!!!

James McCarthy: Shut Up and Sing!

Every brain has a musical capacity (kinda like a birds) – even yours. So grab a pint and be a bird brain – for twenty minutes.

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Jacqueline Ashwell: If You Can Write, You Can Make Computer Games

Aloha Honolulu Nerds!

Nerd Nite #52 – Black Women in Science – Planet Formation – Space and Time

DATE: 10/3/2017

VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania

Doors at 7:30, talks at 8ish

With DJ providing music and awesomeness.

Bring your best Nerd Shirt for a free drink!

NO COVER!!! 

Aloha Honolulu Nerds!

Nerd Nite #28- Trash, Telescopes, and Climate-smart microbes

DATE: 11/3/2015

VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania

Doors at 7:30, talks at 8ish

With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.

NO COVER!!!

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Aloha Honolulu Nerds!

Nerd Nite #26- Bees, mass spec, and stream pollution

DATE: 9/1/2015

VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania

Doors at 7:30, talks at 8ish

With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.

NO COVER!!!

“Life as a Bee” By Karen Neal

“Shit Runs Downhill: Non-point source pollution in streams” By Todd Cullison

Aloha Honolulu Nerds!

Nerd Nite #25- Telescopes, cash and trails

DATE: 8/4/2015

VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania

Doors at 7:30, talks at 8ish

With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.

NO COVER!!!