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PI-CASC NEWS

Waves crash over a stone wall and flow across a cemented parking lot, beneath a blue sky
- Hawaiian Islands, Oʻahu

PI-CASC deputy director argues for science-based decision making

Brad Romine co-authored a recent editorial letter emphasizing the importance of including climate and sea-level rise projections in future planning.
Brad Romine
- Oʻahu

Romine appointed to Honolulu Climate Change Commission

PI-CASC’s University Consortium Deputy Director Brad Romine has been appointed by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to be one of five members on the Honolulu Climate Change Commission.
A man shows the underside of a rock to three women.
- Oʻahu

Research across the Pacific: PI-AK scientists meet in Juneau

PI-CASC and Alaska CASC scientists and students came together in late July to build upon collaborative efforts in research across both regions.
Five undergraduate students pose along a walkway
- Hawaiian Islands, Oʻahu, Virtual

2022 SURFers ride the wave to shore

Our 2022 SURF season ended last week with a hybrid final symposium for the students to present their summer work.
A group of people are gathered for a photo
- Oʻahu

PI-CASC represented at annual EARTH workshop

USGS PI-CASC contractor Cherryle Heu represented the center at the 2022 EARTH workshop.
Volunteers pull plants surrounded by scrub with a cloudy vista
- Hawaiian Islands, Oʻahu

PI-CASC SURFers and Grad Scholars reflect on working in and with the community

In June, PI-CASC 2022 SURF students and Graduate Scholars joined forces for exploring the importance of community in research and life.
A screenshot of PI-CASC's K-12 Education Hub website
- Virtual

PI-CASC launches climate science education website

The PI-CASC K-12 Education Hub provides climate science resources for students, teachers, and researchers in Hawaiʻi and the USAPI.
An unmapped aerial vehicle is seen in the foreground while a man in the back is looking at his laptop.
- Guam

PI-CASC assists 3D mapping for Guam’s coral reefs

PI-CASC is part of a multi-agency partnership that is supporting 3D coral reef mapping of Guam's priority coral reefs.
Our Ocean main panel stage with Climate Envoy for the Marshall Islands Tina Stege giving a presentation on the main screens. The panel has an ocean and islets design.
- USAPI

Kerkering Experience at Our Ocean Palau 2022

USGS PI CASC Science Coordinator Heather Kerkering shares some of highlights from her Our Ocean conference and Palau experience.
Headshot of Elliott Parsons with leafy trees in the background.
- Hawai’i Island

New Pacific RISCC Specialist Hired

The Pacific RISCC brings on board Elliott Parsons as the new RISCC Specialist.
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