THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

A G E N D A

The purpose of this informational briefing is to review the efforts of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH), in establishing a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), and incubating a Engineering and Design Center, discuss the role the UARC will play in advancing the research agenda at the University of Hawaii, and discuss the current efforts to partner with local technology business to pursue Defense research and development contracts.

Panelists:

Dr. Peter Englert, Chancellor, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Dr. Vassilis Syrmos, Interim Director of Science and Technology, RCUH; Special Assistant to the Chancellor, UHM; and Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering

Mr. Rick Holasek, Director of Business Development, Novasol

Mr. Larry Cutshaw, Director of Business Development, Orincon

Although no testimony will be accepted for this briefing, there will be time for questions and answers between committee members and panel participants.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6751.