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!!!
“Increasing the Awesome: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope” By Dr. Amber Straughn
Just when you thought that we couldn’t get any better than Hubble, NASA goes and builds a telescope 100 times more powerful. Amber will tell us about building the amazing James Webb Space Telescope here on earth and the science we’ll do with it once it’s in space (2018!).
Bio: Amber Straughn is an astrophysicist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. When she’s not gazing longingly at the heavens (or throwing things at her computer in attempts to get code to run), Amber enjoys cooking, yoga, and flying airplanes….though not all three at once.
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“Small sums can go a long way: Rethinking wealth redistribution” By Matthew Pflam
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“It ALL starts with a trail” By Aaron J Lowe
“Trails have guided us through the past, take us through the present and lead us to the future. From tracking an animal, driving a car, to walking on the moon, trails have evolved with us and have always been an essential tool to our existence.”
Aaron Lowe is a Trails and Access Specialist with the Department of Land and Natural Resources. With over 30 years of hiking and outdoor recreation experience, Aaron has been managing all 100 miles of forestry trails on Oahu since 1995. Aaron believes that human respect for nature can start with a simple hiking trail, and wants to implement creative ways for people to enjoy, learn and respect nature.
Aloha Honolulu Nerds!
Nerd Nite #23 – Science Communicators ‘Ohana Takeover!
DATE: 6/2/2015
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!!!
Aloha Honolulu Nerds!
Nerd Nite #22 – Alternative energy and volcanoes!
NEW DATE: First Tuesday of the month, 5/5/2015
NEW VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania
Doors at 7, talks at 8ish
With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.
NO COVER!!!
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“Nice Ash: Dealing with the Unexpected from KīlaueaVolcano” By Kendra Lynn
-Kīlauea Volcano’s modern activity is relative quiet – slow moving effusive lava flows and mild fissure or fountaining events have made this seem like an iconic, “safe” volcano. Kīlauea’s eruptive behavior in the not-too-distant past, however, was drastically different and in some cases, life threatening…
Bio: Kendra is a 3rd year Ph.D. student studying Kīlauea Volcano (HI) in the department of Geology and Geophysics at UH Manoa and has a Bachelor’s of Science in Geology from Winona State University, MN.
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“Alternative Energy: These M&Ms are not for eating” By Mike Ferguson
– Adventures in recycling motor oil using molten metal
Bio: Mike is a chemistry instructor and the division chair of natural sciences and mathematics at Honolulu Community College.
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“Whats that bulge? The Hawaiian Plume Explained” By Harrison Togia
Aloha Honolulu Nerds!
Nerd Nite #21 – Digital libraries, sorting truth from trash, and local stream pollution
NEW DATE: First Tuesday of the month, 4/7/2015
NEW VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania
Doors at 7, talks at 8ish
With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.
NO COVER!!!
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“Massive digital libraries: sex, drugs, and swear words” By Ryan James
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“Telling truth from trash in the age of easy information” By Lydia Baker
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“Sh*t runs downhill: Non-point source pollution, a few solutions and how Hui o Ko’olaupoko became local experts” By Todd Cullison
Aloha Honolulu Nerds!
Nerd Nite #20 – Elephants, unknown knowns, and plate tectonics
NEW DATE: First Tuesday of the month, 3/3/2015
NEW VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania
Doors at 7:00, talks at 8ish
With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.
NO COVER!!!
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“Are Zoo Elephants Happy?” By Kathy Carlstead
Abstract: Some critics say that elephants shouldn’t be kept in zoos because zoos can’t meet their needs. Applied animal behavior scientists study the factors impacting zoo animal well-being, with the goal of improving their care and conditions. A large study of elephants in North American zoos will be discussed, and I will present the specific results about the important relationships between keepers and elephants.
Bio: Dr. Kathy Carlstead is the former director of Research and Conservation at the Honolulu Zoo Society. She has studied welfare of zoo animals for over 30 years.
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“Rock Soup: Plates, Plumes, and Puddles?” By Sam Howell
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“Turbulence against humanity: the search for unknown knowns” By Andrei Natarov
Aloha Honolulu Nerds!
Nerd Nite #19 – Outer reaches and close to home: Plasma balls in the sky, microbes in the deep, and how to make a difference here on land.
NEW DATE: First Tuesday of the month, 2/3/2015
NEW VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania
Doors at 7:00, talks at 8ish
With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.
NO COVER!!!
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“The Sun: That fantastic ball of plasma in the sky” by Kathryn Whittman. This talk is part of national Plasma Month in February 2015!
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“Confessions of hydrothermal microbes: a deep, dark, and dirty existence” by Kiana Frank, Ph.D – SOEST Young Investigator
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“Show up and help make the rules” By David Nash. A talk about how to meaningfully contribute to policy decisions + community efforts.
Aloha Honolulu Nerds!
Nerd Nite #18 – Cold places, climate swings, and making your science a hot topic
NEW DATE: First Tuesday of the month, 1/6/2015
NEW VENUE: Anna O’Brien’s at Isenberg and Beretania
Doors at 7:00, talks at 8ish
With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.
NO COVER!!! Happy New Year!
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“Lost in Translateion: How NOT to communicate your science” by Elisha Wood-Charlson of the C-MORE Education Office
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“The coolest place in the solar system” by Sarah Crites
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“Hot and Heavy? Using oceanographic sensors and oxygen isotopes to track El Nino in Palmyra” by Christina Comfort, a Nerd Nite Co-Boss and scientific diver on an equatorial El Nino study
Talks will be followed with a brief Q and A 🙂
Aloha Honolulu Nerds!
Nerd Nite #17 – Lava, elasmobranch feeding and a bit of trivia…
August 13th, 2014
Mercury Bar
Doors at 7:30, talks at 8ish
With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.
$5
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“LAVA!!!” By Elise Rumpf
Elise will be showing a 15-minute video created by the guys from Ph.D. comics (www.phdcomics.com). The video highlights her research on LAVA!!!
Elise grew up in Buffalo, NY and did her undergrad in physics and geology at SUNY Buffalo. She moved to Hawaii in 2007 and earned a PhD in Geology and Geophysics and a certificate in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance in May from UH Manoa. She’s currently figuring out what’s next and is open to job suggestions! 🙂
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“Feeding behavior of skates and rays” By Samantha Mulvany
Sam did some work on the anatomy of batoids (skates and rays) and how that relates to the way they feed. Some rays have lobes on their head that aid during feeding, while others lack these lobes. She investigated a range of species with and without lobes to determine if there were any differences in the way that they feed.
Sam recently graduated from the University of South Florida with a PhD in Biology.
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NERD NITE TRIVIA TEASER!!
Hosted by Anthony Poponi
We’ll follow the two talks with a brief Q and A for the speakers, and then give a preview of next months trivia nite!! Make sure you eye up the smart-lookin’ folks in the crowd to put together a good team. Winners get a prize!
Aloha Honolulu Nerds!
Nerd Nite #16 – Monk seals, poo-y mucus balls, and trolling with scientists
June 11th, 2014
Mercury Bar
Doors at 7:30, talks at 8ish
With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.
$5
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“The Hawaiian Monk Seal History Mystery,” Dr. Charles Littnan
Hawaiian monk seals are one of the most endangered seals on the planet, and endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. But where did they come from, how long have they been here, and are they really native? A few say they aren’t and thus shouldn’t be saved. Genetics, archaeology, and Hawaiian traditional cultural knowledge each give us a glimpse into monk seals’ past, and will hopefully help us to recover their species to keep them around into the future.
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“Poop-covered Mucus Balls,” Jonathan Sprague
Hawai’i is a spectacularly beautiful place, with white sand beaches, towering cliffs, and unique ecosystems. However, while many of the species that call Hawai’i home are wonderfully charismatic, others are less so … until you look more closely.
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“Shark Bait,” Kevin Lino
The benefits and tribulations of the towed diver survey method to count fish populations and do other marine research. Not as impressive as Laird but this tow-boarding is still pretty damn fun and effective.
Aloha and happy April!!
Nerd Nite #14 – Poo Construction and Undersea Exploration
April 9th, 2014
Mercury Bar
Doors at 7:30, talks at 8ish
With DJ Globes providing music and awesomeness.
ONLY $3 this month!
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“Dive into Deeper Waters with Hawai’i Undersea Research Laboratory”
Abstract: Take an exciting visual journey beyond the realm of SCUBA with the Pisces V submersible. Learn how we deploy submersibles from a small vessel, and learn about some of the cool, alien biology of deep corals, invertebrates, and fish that we can see on submersible missions.
By Rachel Orange
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“How to Build a Better Poo”
By Andrea Devon Bertoli
Bio: Andrea Devon Bertoli is a chef, educator and blogger dedicated to healthy living and amazing food. Andrea earned a MA in political science and women’s studies, but decided to spend her time working in cafes, kitchens, farms and gardens instead of academia. She’s spent the last three years teaching cooking classes throughout Hawaii, and is currently the Marketing Manager for Maui-based Life Foods. She is the editor and writer for Vibrant Wellness Journal, a blog focused on holistic health, green living and incredible recipes.
Abstract: Though we tend to ignore what happens in our bodies after we eat our meals, it’s important to tune into our digestive processes and understand how it is indicative of our whole body health. Ensuring that our digestive organs are functioning well and that we are eliminating properly can help us lose weight, reduce our risk of disease and even make us happier. Learn the keys to better digestion, reduced digestive discomfort and how to build a better poo naturally and easily.
Poster coming soon! Aloha!
