UH Mānoa Media Log
“UH MANOA IN THE NEWS”
Media log for August 18 (Monday) – Aug. 24, 2008 (Sunday)
SUNDAY, August 24
“Hot Seat” guest Dean Avi Soifer says concern for others is key part of Law School’s mission. Advertiser
Oceanographer David Karl leads study of huge floating trash patch in Pacific Ocean.
Star-Bulletin
Design engineer David Harris helps test election machines for accuracy. KHNL
Pan-STARRS project tracks potential Earth-threatening asteroids. ComputerWorld-New Zealand
Scientist Klaus Keil reappointed to Space Studies Board. Advertiser
Column by Jay Fidell: UH should revise patent revenue-sharing deal with UHPA. Advertiser
SATURDAY, August 23
Proposed $110m classroom building tops UHM “wish list.” Star-Bulletin
Proposal to name School of Social Work after Pinky Thompson has popular support.
Star-Bulletin
FRIDAY, August 22
Ex-researcher Charles Boyd sues JABSOM administrators. Pacific Business News
THURSDAY, August 21
JABSOM receives $2.7m NIH grant to fight obesity among Pacific Islanders.
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Genetic testing by HIMB’s Matthew Craig identifies goliath-sized grouper as new fish species. Live Science MSNBC Genetic Engineering News Underwater Times
USA Today BrightSurf
Researchers Jian Yu and Lilian Chen find that biodegradable plastics also produce less greenhouse gases. Discovery Channel
WEDNESDAY, August 20
Program developed by Geology’s Julia Hammer enables high school teachers to get up-close look at Big Island lava. Maui News
Bid protest on Cooke Field resurfacing may affect Warriors. Advertiser
Study shows high-tech adds about $3b in revenues to Hawaii. Pacific Business News Star-Bulletin
SuperFerry’s 125,000th passenger moves daughter from Maui into UHM dorm. Hawaii Reporter
TUESDAY, August 19
Chancellor Hinshaw introduces new Dean of Hawaiian Knowledge Maenette Benham. KHON2 KGMB9 KITV Star-Bulletin Photo
UHM student Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole carries on his family’s devotion to Hawaiian culture through his music recordings. MidWeek
JABSOM’s Dr. Alan Tice helps distribute safety kits to homeless to prevent infectious diseases. Star-Bulletin
Public Health’s Jay Maddock blames lack of exercise for youth obesity rates. KHON2 Star-Bulletin
Psychology’s Chuck Mueller says Hawaii mental health system deteriorating. KHNL
Philippine Studies’ Fred Magdalena recounts gunfire between Philippines military and guerillas. Star-Bulletin
Popularity of on-line courses increasing at Hawaii colleges. Star-Bulletin
Female pro football player from Dallas plans to study marine biology at UHM. Neighbors
MONDAY, August 18
Public hearing slated on proposal to name UHM School of Social Work in honor of Myron “Pinky” Thompson. KGMB9
Oceanographer David Karl finds ocean methane link to bacteria. Star-Bulletin
Hawaiian Studies’ Carlos Andrade leads fundraising effort for restoration of fishpond at Maunalua Bay. KHNL
UH astronomers help identify birthplace of near-Earth asteroids. Arstechnica Space Daily