Senate Majority Caucus

by Senator Will Espero
District 19

The Teacher in Space Program was announced in 1984, with Christa McAuliffe selected in 1985. Art Kimura, who directs the Future Flight program, and Joe Ciotti of Windward Community College were Hawaii’s two candidates. Here are interviews with both:

ART KIMURA

What got you interested in space long, long ago?

As a child, I loved the old Buck Rogers movies and have been a science fiction fan for many years including the more recent Star Trek and Star Wars programs. I have grainy black and white photos of my black and white TV screen during the 1st moon landing of Apollo 11, while serving on active duty in the United States Air Force at Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama, and like many others throughout the world, I was awed by the idea that humans could step foot on another world.

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by Senator Will Espero
District 19

Inspire 

NASA has initiated an outstanding STEM education program for high schools called INSPIRE (Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research Experience).  The goal is to provide 9th- through 12th-grade students with both online and hands-on opportunities to explore education and career paths in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with specific programs tailored to each grade level.

Applications for this program are currently being accepted through June 30, 2010, and NASA will announce its selections in September.

Students admitted to the INSPIRE program will participate in an “online learning community” facilitating interaction with peers and NASA engineers/scientists in diverse educational activities, discussion boards and chat rooms. In addition, INSPIRE students will be able to apply for residential experiences at NASA facilities and participating universities nationwide (during the summer of 2011) that will afford unique introductions to multiple career options in aerospace.

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Senate committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs will hold a public hearing to discuss a planned jail facility to be constructed in Pu‘unene, Maui.                         

                   WHEN:           Monday, April 26, 2010  
                                     2:00 p.m.

                   WHERE:         Room 016
                                     Hawaii State Capitol

Governor Lingle announced on April 21, 2010 that her administration intends to move forward with plans to build a jail facility in Pu‘unene at an estimated cost of $235 million. The project is expected to replace the aged and overcrowded existing Maui Community Correctional Center and provide for anticipated growth in the State’s inmate population. The Department of Public Safety will provide an update of current plans and design and the financial plan to complete the project.

by Senator Will Espero
District 19

Mahi mahi, salmon, ahi, aku, akule, opakapaka, ogo, limu, shrimp, tako, crab, squid luau, poke.  Sauteed in garlic, with wasabi glaze, stuffed, pan-seared, broiled, grilled, with butter-shoyu sauce, covered by teriyaki or miso sauce, deep fried patties, steamed and finished with hot peanut oil /soy sauce / ginger, carpaccio style, or  with tomato concasse, chili pepper water, konbu broth and truffle butter  – any way you like it.  Getting hungry yet?

Surrounded by the ocean, to fishermen’s and seafood lovers’ delight, Hawaii residents consume an average of almost 45 pounds of seafood per person per year.  That’s almost three times the amount eaten by on the mainland.  Seafood is an important part of our island cuisine.  Attend almost any party or buffet and you’re likely to find a fish dish along with the chicken, pork, or beef.  Who doesn’t have their favorite recipe or restaurant entrée choice for seafood?

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