We cordially invite you to an online talk event co-organized by the Center for Okinawan Studies (COS) 
and the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate School (OIST).
When: March 9, Wednesday, 3:00-4:30 pm (Hawaii Time) / March 10, Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Japan Time)  

This event will explore the challenges and opportunities related to science, education, and society in both Okinawa & Hawai‘i; the history and impact of OIST in Okinawa; and opportunities for partnership between Okinawa and Hawai‘i in science education and more.

Panelists:
Dr. Michael Bruno, Provost, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (invited)
Dr. Mary Collins, Provost, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
Dr. Kenneth Y. Kaneshiro, Program Director, Center for Conservation Research and Training, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Mr. Jon Itomura, Executive Director at Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA)
Mr. Tom Yamamoto, Educator and Past President, Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA)

Welcome Remarks:
Dr. Peter Gruss, President, OIST

Registration:
Please click the following link to register for the event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7pNlXphGR2mOOFm4gJyEUw