Maui Open House on September 14
What: The First Institute for Astronomy Open House on Maui
When: Friday, September 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Maikalani Advanced Technology Research Center,
34 Ohia Ku Street in the Kulamalu Town Center, Pukalani (see map)
Why: Fun activities for all ages
Cost: Free
Parking: Free street parking. Handicapped parking available.
More info: J.D. Armstrong 573-9519, or Claudine Wales 573-9516
Activities: Laboratory tours and demonstrations, talks, stargazing through telescopes, and “Ask a Scientist,” a chance to have your questions answered by an expert.
Schedule of Talks (subject to change):
Time |
Downstairs (room 103) |
Upstairs* (room 203) |
| 6:00 - 6:20 |
Jeff Kuhn, "What's Really Going On at the Institute for Astronomy on Maui" |
Joe Ritter, TBA |
| 6:25 - 6:45 |
Lisa Hunter, "Akamai Program: Advancing Local Students
into High Tech Careers" |
Jeff Kuhn, "What's Really Going On at the Institute for Astronomy on Maui |
| 6:50 - 7:15 |
Break |
| 7:15 - 7:40 |
Ilia Roussev, "Computer Models of Solar Eruptions" |
Lisa Hunter, "Akamai Program: Advancing Local Students
into High Tech Careers" |
| 7:40 - 8:00 |
Joe Ritter, TBA |
Ilia Roussev, "Computer Models of Solar Eruptions" |
*Only if there is a big turnout. |
Interactive Talks:
"24 hours of Sunlight: South Pole Science" and
"Where's Waldo? Restoring Images"
Demonstrations:
Liquid Nitrogen
Polarization of Light
Infrared Photo Booth
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