Twelve Hawaii High School Women Graduate 2018 STARS Program

by PISCES | Aug 3, 2018

Above: STARS students experienced insider tours at some of the world’s most powerful telescopes on Maunakea during the STARS Program in early July. Twelve young women from islands throughout the State of Hawaii attended and completed the 2018 STARS (STEM Aerospace...

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

by PISCES | Aug 3, 2018

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...

AI Space Factory Among Finalists in NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

by PISCES | Jul 6, 2018

Above: Artist rendering of the planetary habitat design submitted by AI Space Factory. PC: AI Space Factory. AI Space Factory, a New York-based additive manufacturing and design company, is among the top 10 teams selected in the third phase of NASA’s 3D-Printed...

AstroDay Celebration Brings Educational Fun to East Hawaii

by PISCES | May 8, 2018

Above: SMA telescope operator and outreach enthusiast Mimi Fuchs entertained droves of young visitors with astronomy-themed coloring activities during AstroDay in Hilo on May 5, 2018.  Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes were no deterrent for Hilo’s annual...

Keaukaha Robotics Program Inspires Youth

by PISCES | May 1, 2018

Left: Keaukaha Robotics Club members explain how their robot works to a young student. Right: (Foreground) Robotics Club members and (background, L-R) PISCES Director Rodrigo Romo with club mentors Joel Paye and Tayeh Madjeska. (Foreground) Robotics Club members and...