Feb 9 2009 - 4:09pm
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A high level delegation from the French Polynesian government visited the Berkeley and San Diego campuses to discuss future research collaborations, partcularly in relation to opportunities created by the new fiber optic cable link to Hawaii. http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/article.php?id=1437
Mar 11 2009 - 7:28am
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During the Pacific Science Intercongress held in Papeete (2-6 March 2009), the University of California (Office of the President) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with France's CNRS and EPHE for collaborative research in French Polynesia.
Françoise Gaill, Directeur Scientifique (Institut Ecologie et Envionnement, CNRS), Jean-Claude Waquet, President (EPHE), and Robert Price, Vice Chancellor for Research (UC Berkeley) in Papeete for the Pacific Science Intercongress and signing ceremony.
Jul 29 2009 - 6:54pm
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On 25 June 2009, UCB graduate student Brad Balukjian and students of the Primary School in Pao Pao presented the results of their scientific studies to the Minister of Education and other distinguished guests. The year-long "GK-12" program (2008-2009) was a partnership between UC Berkeley (Prof. Rosemary Gillespie) and the Ecole Primaire de Pao Pao, together with the U.S. National Science Foundation, Moorea Biocode Project, and Association Te Pu Atitia. While carrying out his thesis research at the Gump Station, Brad also taught two classes a week in the local school and helped the children explore their island's biodiversity. The students learned about science directly from a researcher while Brad developed his ability to communicate with a broader audience - an increasingly important skill for scientists. The experience was judged a great success and plans are being prepared to continue the program next year and if possible to expand it.
See http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2009/07/06_moorea.shtml
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