Galaxy Forum Hawaii – Cumulative

Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2012 – Waimea

Sun 18 Nov 2012 (4:00-5:30pm) @ Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope HQ

As the ILOA looks upward to the stars and forward to the future we ask for your participation and guidance in helping to achieve the highest standards of excellence in Hawaii education, enterprise and exploration.

Thanks for joining us for this Galaxy Forum on the ‘ILOA Moon Missions & Hawaii Culture and Exploration in the 21st Century’ at Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Headquarters in Waimea.

The program includes:

Phil Merrell, ILOA / Space Age Publishing: ILOA Missions to the Moon

Exciting overview of the current progress of Hawaii-based International Lunar Observatory Association science and education missions to the Moon: ILO-1 to the Moon South Pole NET2014, ILO-X with GLXP Team Moon Express in 2014, ILOA-NAOC collaboration on the China Chang’e-3 in 2013, and leading the call for innovative independent Human ventures to the Moon in the near future.

Kimo Pihana, Hawaii Kapuna and Cultural Practitioner: Traditional Blessing and Talk on Hawaii Culture and Exploration in the 21st Century

Sandra Dawson, Thirty Meter Telescope: Update on the planned Thirty-Meter Telescope project

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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2012 – Kona

Saturday 21 January 2012 (10:00-12:00) @ Onizuka Space Center

Galaxy Forum 2012 lifts off with a return to the Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center (OSC), the venue of our first ever Galaxy Forum Hawaii in 2009. As the ILOA looks upward to the stars and forward to the future we invite your help in spreading the message of education on the Island. Hawaii cultural practitioner Koa Rice references the global preeminence of Hawaii education during the time of King Kalakaua in reminding our communities that we need to help keiki “realize they can strive and be anything they want to be, following in the footsteps of our ancestors.”

ILOA 2012 Galaxy Poster for 21st Century Education will be distributed free-of-charge to forum participants and associated schools. The poster, intended primarily for classroom use, features a full color Milky Way Galaxy schematic developed from the latest research as well as statistical overviews of Galaxy dimensions and composition.

Interactive Panel Discussions will focus on how to best support teachers / schools / students in their efforts to achieve excellence in Hawaii 21st Century Education.

Nancy Tashima, Space Curator at OSC will present on the educational resources, programs and materials available through OSC to Hawaii teachers, schools and the general public.

Phil Merrell, ILOA Galaxy Forum Coordinator – ILO Galaxy First Light Imaging and Exploration

Native-Hawaiians have for many centuries used Astronomy for navigation, story-telling, time-keeping, and education. Now, with the ideal location and environment atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii is home to a number of significant world-class astronomical observatories. The next step for Hawaii includes ambitious locally rooted interglobal efforts towards human and robotic space exploration. The ILOA is working on 3 missions to the Moon. The primary ILO-1 Mission, planned for as early as 2014, will establish a full-scale multifunctional observation / communication instrument on the surface of the lunar south pole and act as a permanent toe-hold for human development. The ILO-X Mission, is a precursor proof-of-concept mission that is currently in Flight Certification Design phase and may fly aboard the Moon Express bid to win the Google Lunar X Prize. Also the State of Hawaii program PISCES is working towards an International Lunar Research Park (ILRP), and aims to provide a state-of-the-art lunar analog testing site here on Hawaii for the next generation of exploration technologies.

The newspaper covered the Galaxy Forum story on 19 January.

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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2011 – Hilo

Saturday 19 November 2011 @ ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

(Credit: ILOA, ‘Imiloa)

ILOA Galaxy Forum Hawaii programs continue with this event in Hilo on the Big Island, themed Hawaii as Galaxy Central.

Native-Hawaiians have for many centuries used Astronomy for navigation, story-telling, time-keeping, and education. Now, with the ideal location and environment atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii is home to a number of significant world-class astronomical observatories. The next step for Hawaii includes ambitious locally rooted interglobal efforts towards human and robotic space exploration. The ILOA is working on 3 missions to the Moon. The primary ILO-1 Mission, planned for as early as 2014, will establish a full-scale multifunctional observation / communication instrument on the surface of the lunar south pole and act as a permanent toe-hold for human development. The ILO-X Mission, is a precursor proof-of-concept mission that is currently in Flight Certification Design phase and may fly aboard the Moon Express bid to win the Google Lunar X Prize. Also the State of Hawaii program PISCES is working towards an International Lunar Research Park (ILRP), and aims to provide a state-of-the-art lunar analog testing site here on Hawaii for the next generation of exploration technologies.

The event took place at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, “a place of life‐long learning where the power of Hawai‘i’s cultural traditions, its legacy of exploration, and the wonders of astronomy come together to provide inspiration and hope for generations”. The exciting program includes:

Steve Durst of ILOA / Space Age: Official launch of the ILOA Galaxy 21st Century Education Poster and Native-Hawaii Astronomy DVD

Kimo Pihana and Koa Rice, Native Hawaiian Cultural Perspective on Astronomy and Education

Dr. Marianne Takamiya of UH-Hilo Astronomy: Galaxy Astronomy and Education in Hawaii

click here to see Dr. Takamiya’s presentation

Phil Merrell of International Lunar Observatory Association: ILOA Missions – Hawaii to the Moon

Shawn Laatsch of ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center Hawai’i: Tour of the Milky Way (Planetarium)

Later in the evening, after the conclusion of Galaxy Forum, Imiloa hosts their monthly astronomy talk Mauna Kea Skies, starting at 7:00pm.

Click on the image below for a full-size version of our flier for this event.

Hawaii radio stations B93 and KWXX aired an ILOA Galaxy Forum PSA during the weeks leading up to the event. Hear it now by clicking play:

The Hawaii newspaper covered the build-up to our event in the Community News section on November 2nd.

Back to top for all upcoming 2011 events
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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2011 – Kona

Saturday 29 January 2011 @ The Onizuka Space Center

Special Presentation:

Native Hawaiian Cultural Practicioners Ali‘i Kimo Pihana and Koa Rice: Hawai‘i Culture and Galaxy 21st Century Education

A DVD of the presentation will be available soon.

Special ‘Galaxy Star Awards’ were given to Jon Lomberg of Galaxy Garden and Una Burns of West Hawaii Exploration Academy.

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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2010 – Hapuna

Thursday 16 December 2010 (4:00 – 5:30pm) @ Hapuna Beach Prince Resort

Special Presentation:

Native Hawaiian Cultural Practicioners Ali‘i Kimo Pihana and Koa Rice: Hawai‘i Culture and Galaxy 21st Century Education

Guests included Hawaii Island Galaxy Education pioneers and special invited guests.

Galaxy Star Awards were presented to Kimo, Koa and Kumiko Usuda of Subaru Telescope

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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2010 – Honolulu

Tuesday 16 November (4:15 – 6pm) @ The Bishop Museum Planetarium

Download the Galaxy Forum Oahu flyer here.

Presentations:

• Mary Beth Laychak, Canada France Hawaii Telescope: Galaxy Research and Education at Canada France Hawaii Telescope [to be published soon]

• Mike Shanahan, Director of Bishop Museum Planetarium [Planetarium presentation]

• Steve Durst, Space Age Publishing Company, International Lunar Observatory Association – Founder: International Lunar Observatory (ILO) Galaxy First Light Imaging Program. (4.44 MB)

Mahalo to the O‘ahu teachers who particiated: Debra Gochros (‘Ewa Makai Middle School), Lina Fukuda (Adjunct Instructor, Leeward CC) and Lillian Yanagawa (Kalani High School).
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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2010 – Hilo

23 May 2010 (10:30am – 12:30pm) @ ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

Click here to view the announcement or download the PDF flyer.

The final of three 2010 Hawaii Island Galaxy Forum events was substantial in content with robust presentations from East Hawaii education, astronomy and Hawaiian culture specialists.

In attendance were a few local teachers and educators as well as interested member of the general public.

The Hawaii Tribune Herald wrote two stories on the Galaxy Forum Hilo event:

• Speakers Illuminate our Galaxy, Hawaii Tribune-Herald , 22 May 2010
• Get to Know Your Place in the Universe at Galaxy Forum, Hawaii Tribune-Herald , 21 May 2010

Presentations:

• Shawn Laatsch, Planetarium Director, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center: Milky Way Galaxy Planetarium presentation
• Dr. Kumiko Usuda: Education Outreach Scientist, Subaru Telescope: Teaching Galaxy Education in Hawai‘i’s Classrooms (6.15 MB)
• Peter Michaud, Public Information and Outreach, Gemini Observatory: Gemini Astronomy and Galaxy Research (3.56 MB)
• Kimo Pihana & Koa Rice: Hawaiian Culture and Galaxy Education (2.66 MB)

Local videographer Brad White taped the event and will be producing another DVD of Dr. Usuda’s excellent Galaxy Education talk for distribution to teachers to add to their science unit.
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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2010 – Waimea

18 March 2010 (5:30pm – 7:30pm) @ Canada France Hawaii Telescope Headquarters

Presentations:

• Mary Beth Laychak: Education Outreach Astronomer, Canada France Hawaii Telescope: Public Outreach and Galaxy Research at CFHT (2.09 MB)
• Kimo Pihana, Native Hawaiian Cultural Practicioner / ILOA Director: Kumulipo the Creation of the Universe (1.81 MB)
• Steve Durst / Joseph Sulla: ‘Galaxy Moon:’ ILO Galaxy First Light Imaging Program International Lunar Observatory Association (2.63 MB)

Says Mary Beth Laychak: “Everyone who attended really seemed to enjoy the forum. I had several excellent conversations afterwards with some very interested people.”

Also in attendance:

• Jim Johnson, Hawaii Dept. of Education teacher, Navigator
• Marc Saks, teacher / administrator, Hualalai Academy
• James Stewart, retired educator
• Jesse Tarnas, student, CFHT summer intern
• members of the general public

Click here to see “Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2010 — Waimea” announcement.
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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2010 – Kona

30 January 2010 (10:30am – 12:30pm) @ Onizuka Space Center

Click to read “Stellar academics: Forum stresses importance of astronomy education” West Hawaii Today, 31 January by Chelsea Jensen.

Dr. Kumiko Usuda, Education Outreach Scientist of Subaru Telescope, gave an excellent and spirited presentation on How to Teach Galaxy Education to Students (11 MB), from preschool thru college.

A DVD of Galaxy Forum Kona was filmed and produced by Hawai‘i Island Video. ILOA is distributing these DVDs to teachers around the Island for their classrooms.

In attendance:

• West Hawaii Explorations Academy high school science teacher Una Burns
• Innovation Public Charter School middle school science teacher Megan Dehning
• Onizuka Space Center Director and Educator Nancy Tashima
• Hawaii Island / State Representative Cindy Evans (North Kona, South Kohala)
• Videographer Brad White
• ILOA Directors Steve Durst and Charles Bohannan
• Members of the general public, including a few young students

Click here to see “Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2010 — Kona” announcement.
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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2009 – Mauna Kea Workshop

Download the Hawaii Island Galaxy Forum 21st Centruy Education Flyer. (322kb PDF)

The focus of this meeting was to engage Hawaii Island’s teachers, education advocates and astronomers to plan and implement 21st Century Galaxy Education and awareness in Hawaii’s local schools and classrooms–elementary and secondary, public and private.

Present were Helene Hale, James Kimo Pihana, teachers from Hilo, Kona, and Waimea, Kumiko Usuada of Subaru telescope and ILOA Executive Directors.

Topics include:

• How can “Getting to Know Our Place in the Universe” inspire, engage and influence the minds of keiki (children) in our classrooms?
• How can we integrate Native Hawaiian culture into 21st Century Galaxy Education?
• How can Galaxy / Astronomy Science and Galaxy Education materials be integrated into the K-12 standards-based education system?
• How can Hawai’i Island educators utilize the world-class resources of science and astronomy on this island?

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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2009 – Hilo

Sunday 17 May 2009 (10:30am – 12:30) @ ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

The Galaxy Forum Hawaii – Hilo attracted about 30 people to the Classroom Conference Room at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center at “Astronomy Row” in Hilo, Hawaii Island.

Teachers and educators representing Hilo schools were in attendance, and some participated in the follow-up panel discussion. This includes:

• Hilo High School: Serena Nishihara (Kumu Serena)
• Waiakea High School: Eric Hagiwara
• Dept. of Education: Dr. Orloski

Presenters included:

• Leilehua Yuen and Ali‘i Kimo Pihana, “Native Hawai‘i Astronomy and Cosmology”
• Shawn Laatsch, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center: Planetarium Galaxy Presentation
• Robert Fox, PISCES and UH Hilo Astronomy Department:
• Kumiko Usuda, Subaru Telescope: “Make Your Own Milky Way Models”
• ILOA: “International Lunar Observatory Galaxy First Light Imaging”

The event concluded with a lively panel discussion on advancing and enhancing general science education in Hawai‘i

Also in attendance were supportive members of the general public.

Special thanks to Helene Hale for her time and particiaption at this pioneer Hawaii Island event.

Click here to view the Galaxy Forum Hawaii — Hilo webpage and download the flyer.
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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2009 – Waimea

Thursday 19 March 2009 (5:30 – 7:30pm) @ Parker School

Photo credit David Corrigan

The Galaxy Forum Hawaii – Waimea attracted about 30 people to Parker School.

Teachers representing various West and North Hawaii schools were in attendance, and some participated in the follow-up panel discussion. This includes:

• Honoka‘a High School: John Dustin
• Waimea Middle School: Jade Bowman
• Parker School: Maren Oom
• Hawaii Preparatroy Academy: Dr. Kristal Blacksmith
• Konawaena High School: Jim Wiley

Presenters included:

• Moana Pihana: Opening Chant
• Steve Durst, ILOA: “Introduction to Galaxy Education in the 21st Century”
• Ali‘i Kimo Pihana: “Native Hawai‘i Astronomy and Cosmology”
• Jon Lomberg: “The Galaxy Garden as a Model for Galaxy Education”
• Jean-Charles Cuillandre, Canada France Hawaii Telescope: “Our Milky Way Among the Galaxies”
• Joseph Sulla, ILOA: “International Lunar Observatory Galaxy First Light Imaging”

Special thanks to David Corrigan of Big Island Video News for video coverage of the event.

Click here to view the Galaxy Forum Hawaii — Waimea webpage and download the flyer.
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Galaxy Forum Hawaii 2009 – Kona

Saturday 31 January 2009 (10 am – 12:00pm) @ Onizuka Space Center

The Galaxy Forum Hawaii – Kona, the first of its kind in Hawaii, was an exciting and successful event. Onizuka Space Center Curator Nancy Tashima opened the doors to the community for the event, which attracted about 30 people and filled the theater to capacity.

Presenters included:

• Jon Lomberg — “The Galaxy Garden as a Model for Galaxy Education” link: http://GalaxyGarden.net
• Kumiko Usuda (Subaru Telescope) — “Make Your Own Milky Way Models”
• Tonomori Usuda (Subaru Telescope) — “The Mystery of Galactic Supernovae”
• Steve Durst (ILOA / Space Age Publishing Company) — “International Lunar Observatory Galaxy First Light Imaging”

A special thank you goes to teacher Una Burns of West Hawaii Explorations Academy for her participation.

Click here to download flyer.
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