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HI SCR182
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/4/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kaiali'i Kahele
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AI Summary
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Requests the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i rename the University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy to the "Paul H.I. Coleman Astronomy Center"
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Paul H.I. Coleman was the first and only Native Hawaiian with a doctorate in astrophysics, whose research focused on distant galaxies and cosmological models
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Dr. Coleman joined the University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy in 2002 and spent sixteen years leading education and public outreach efforts while advocating for Native Hawaiian participation in science
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Dr. Coleman led the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program for nearly a decade, bringing competitive undergraduate researchers to conduct summer research
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Dr. Coleman passed away on January 16, 2018, at age sixty-two, leaving a legacy as a mentor and advocate for Native Hawaiian scientists and youth in STEM fields
Legislative Description
Requesting The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii To Rename The University Of Hawaii Institute For Astronomy To The Paul H.i. Coleman Astronomy Center.
University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy
Last Action
Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 54
4/10/2018