Hōkūleʻa Homecoming Celebration Joins Culture and Science

by PISCES | May 1, 2018

(L-R) PISCES Geologist Kyla Defore and Gemini Outreach Interns Jasmin Silva and Hannah Blomgren talk about stars and space exploration during the homecoming celebration. Above: The Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe sits in Wailoa Harbor in Hilo on April 21 during a homecoming...

PISCES Presents Research at Top Aerospace Conferences

by PISCES | May 1, 2018

Above: PISCES Director Rodrigo Romo holds a feather-light rover wheel during a tour of NASA’s Glenn Research Center as part of the ASCE Earth & Space Conference held in Cleveland in April. L-R: HIEDB Executive Jacqui Hoover, PISCES Director Rodrigo Romo and PISCES...

PISCES Secures Contract for Basalt Fiber Market Study

by PISCES | Apr 4, 2018

Continuous Basalt Fiber (CBF) can be used to make a variety of durable and heat-resistant products including fabrics that mimic carbon fiber and S-glass. PISCES successfully secured a contract last month with SMA—a defense and aerospace consulting firm based in...

‘Journey Through The Universe’ Brings Astronomy to Local Youth

by PISCES | Apr 4, 2018

A classroom of fifth-grade students at Keaukaha Elementary School in Hilo “throw shakas” following a presentation on light and sound waves by PISCES Director Rodrigo Romo during Journey Through The Universe week in March. PISCES Geology Technician Kyla Defore piques...

7th Grader Receives PISCES Award at 2018 Hawaii Science & Engineering Fair

by PISCES | Mar 6, 2018

Dozens of intermediate and high school students from across Hawaii island presented their science projects during the 32nd annual Hawaii District Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, Feb. 17. Held at University of Hawaii at Hilo, the event featured more than 100...