XRIO Workshop
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 9:00 AM HST
Meeting ID: 822 9116 2083
Passcode: 242885
Workshop details TBA
Ask PAT about XRIO and Nina Faye Lin’s work
Nina Faye Lin: ninafayelin@gmail.com
XRIO leverages immersive technology and gaming to revolutionize education by integrating Extended Reality (XR), AI, and 3D asset development into learning experiences. Their current project, 3D Skills Start Here, is an educational PC game designed to make learning Blender, the leading open-source 3D creation tool, engaging and accessible through gamification. By fostering interactive learning and collaborating with Blender mentors, XRIO is empowering aspiring digital artists and developers with essential 3D skills, preparing them for the evolving digital job market.
Hawai’i Green Growth Workshop
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 11:15 AM HST
Meeting ID: 822 9116 2083
Passcode: 242885
The Hawaiʻi Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub is a public-private partnership that advances economic, social, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing islands as leaders in innovative, systems-based solutions. Through the Aloha+ Challenge, it aligns with the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to foster resilience and sustainability. Student interns will support the Follow the Drop team in conducting rainwater assessments using advanced STEM tools to recommend optimal green stormwater infrastructure for capturing runoff before it reaches waterways and the ocean.
Cyrus Howe: cyrus@hawaiigreengrowth.org
The Hawaiʻi Green Growth UN Local2030 Hub is a public-private partnership that advances economic, social, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing islands as leaders in innovative, systems-based solutions. Through the Aloha+ Challenge, it aligns with the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals to foster resilience and sustainability. Student interns will support the Follow the Drop team in conducting rainwater assessments using advanced STEM tools to recommend optimal green stormwater infrastructure for capturing runoff before it reaches waterways and the ocean.
Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) Workshop
Tuesday, April 01, 2025, 11:00 AM HST
Meeting ID: 881 0273 9787
We plan to work with the Jukebox from Farmscube, a smart farm system combining environmental control systems with sensor technologies capable of sending data wirelessly to the cloud for storage and processing. PICHTR has extensive experience implementing Internet of Things (IOT) Smart Farm Workshops. These smart farms enable real-time monitoring and control using an Arduino-based control program. This experience will be leveraged with the Jukebox, with modifications to enable the growth of seaweed, or limu, using established methods of aquaculture developed for indigenous species.
Keith Matsumoto: keith.matsumoto@pichtr.org
PICHTR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in Hawai‘i in 1985, supporting programs in agriculture, clean energy, climate resilience, technology development, and more. It has funded and administered initiatives like the Hawai‘i Technology Development Venture (HTDV), which helped small businesses commercialize dual-use technologies in areas such as disaster mitigation, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. As part of its efforts, students will engage in a specialized AgTech project.
Hawaiʻi Biotech
Friday, April 11, 2025, 9:00 AM HST
Join us for a site visit to the Hawaiʻi Biotech (HBI) office in Iwilei for a tour of the facility and an exciting hands-on tech-talk and demonstration.
HBI develops vaccines and drugs to combat infectious diseases that currently lack effective treatments. Their vaccine technology utilizes recombinant proteins from stable insect cell lines, producing high-quality immune responses comparable to or better than traditional methods. Additionally, HBI is advancing small molecule drugs to treat Anthrax and botulism intoxications, addressing critical gaps in available medical countermeasures.
Ask PAT about Hawaiʻi Biotech and David Clements’s work
David Clements: clements@hibiotech.com
David Clements has over 35 years of experience in molecular biology, specializing in recombinant protein expression systems at Hawaiʻi Biotech. He has played a key role in developing the company’s recombinant subunit vaccine platform, focusing on dengue, West Nile, and Zika virus vaccines, including cell line development and large-scale cGMP production. As a Principal Investigator on multiple SBIR grants, he has contributed to vaccine research for various infectious diseases, and he holds a biochemistry degree from the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa.
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Ask NexLAB chatbot PAT about Jake’s work
Dr. Jake Linsky: jlinsky@hawaii.edu
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NexLAB Workshop
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Dr. Dylan Bulesco & the NexLAB Team: nexlab@buildhi.org
NexLAB is revolutionizing the learning experience with a cutting-edge hybrid Natural Language Processing (NLP) approach powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Gemini. Using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, it seamlessly combines real-time, up-to-date knowledge with personalized, context-driven responses to create a dynamic learning environment. With the ability to access external resources, such as textbooks and research materials provided by instructors, NexLAB offers tailored academic support, adapting to each student’s learning pace and needs. Whether you’re diving into STEM or exploring new subjects, NexLAB’s AI-powered Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) brings personalized, interactive, and scalable learning to the next level—helping you stay ahead and thrive.
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