AI Space Factory Claims 2nd in NASA 3D Habitat Challenge

AI Space Factory Claims 2nd in NASA 3D Habitat Challenge

Above: “MARSHA” is a cylindrical 3D printed habitat designed to utilize space and energy as efficiently as possible. The multi-tiered structure is reinforced with basalt fiber—a material PISCES is researching for ISRU applications on Earth and in space. PC: AI Space...
STARS Alumnus Receives First Hokuala Scholarship

STARS Alumnus Receives First Hokuala Scholarship

Honoka’a High School senior Keilani Steele will receive the first-ever Hokūala Scholarship award to major in astronomy at a college of her choice. Steele is a PISCES Women’s STARS (STEM Aerospace Research Scholars) Program alumnus and landed the scholarship...
Interns Survey Mars-like Terrain at HI-SEAS

Interns Survey Mars-like Terrain at HI-SEAS

(L to R): PISCES interns Kylie Higaki and Chanelle Mattheus, HI-SEAS Principal Investigator Kim Binsted, and PISCES Geology Tech Kyla Edison outside HI-SEAS. The PISCES Materials Science team jump started their summer work last month with a field visit to the Hawaiʻi...
PISCES Welcomes 2018 Summer Interns & Volunteers

PISCES Welcomes 2018 Summer Interns & Volunteers

Above – (L to R): Kylie Higaki, Chanelle Mattheus and Angelina Ramirez. PISCES is excited to welcome a new team of bright minds for a summer of applied research and field work. This year’s cohorts includes three students: AKAMAI intern Kylie Higaki from...
STARS Program Receives Grant from Women’s Fund of Hawaii

STARS Program Receives Grant from Women’s Fund of Hawaii

The Women’s STARS Program received an additional funding boost last month with the announcement of a $1,154 grant award from the Women’s Fund of Hawaii. The funding will pay for ground transportation costs, student supplies and inspirational reading material during...