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Jan Sullivan’s Promising Vision of the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawai’i

June 29, 2017

Oceanit's Chief Operating Officer, Jan Sullivan, spoke at the University of Hawai'i, Institute of Astronomy's 50th Anniversary celebration that took place on June 28. She encouraged leadership and persistence in achieving a vision for the future and in pursuing theRead more

Grafix: When it’s Vandalism, Not Street Art

Street art has become increasingly popular within communities in recent years. In just the last decade, names such as Banksy and Shepard Fairey have become world renown in today’s pop culture, giving positive recognition to the term “graffiti” and welcoming

5 Ways to Protect Coral Reefs

January 9, 2017

In 2017, the movement towards awareness and change have been brought to the forefront. The world is slowing coming to terms with the fact that everything we do on a day-to-day basis can cause catastrophic harm to the environment, extendingRead more

NANITE™—Technology Making Your Commute Home Safer

November 10, 2016

After years of wear and tear, potholes in our roads are one of the most noticeable signs of infrastructure damage. Whether they are along the highway or in residential areas, potholes not only damage vehicles, but are expensive to repair.Read more

Technology Transforming Law Enforcement

October 13, 2016

Law enforcement has undergone a fundamental transformation in just the last 20 years. Today, the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime bears little resemblance to the way it was conducted in the 1970s. Technology has played a large role in

Oceanit Addresses Air Pollution

August 18, 2016

Air pollution is not only an environmental problem, but also a humanitarian one. According to the World Health Organization, outdoor air pollution kills 3.3 million people per year. To put this into perspective, the United Nations found that AIDS andRead more

Oceanit’s Engineered Reef Units are Addressing Climate Change Resilience

August 9, 2016

In an evolving world where coastal sustainability is becoming more critical, artificial reefs (man-made submerged structural environments) are key to creating new habitats; ecosystems; and species diversity for various marine life, including fish, lobster, corals, and other aquatic creatures. TheyRead more

Oceanit Takes Initiative Towards Going Green

June 14, 2016

Some may call it a fad, others do it because it is “what everyone else is doing,” but we call it taking initiative. Beginning in 2008, Oceanit Chief Operating Officer, Jan Sullivan, began to pursue more eco-friendly operations. She met

No Limits™ at Oceanit Presenter Bill Burnett Shares Insights on Creative Competency in Education

April 14, 2016

Creative competency – a set of attitudes, resources, and behaviors that enable individuals to apply their creativity and knowledge to solve a broad range of issues – is critical to creating breakthrough innovations. Thinking creatively, cultivating a supportive environment withRead more

Oceanit Partners with Sustainable Hawaii Youth Leadership Initiative to Build Future STEM Workforce

March 10, 2016

Encouraging youth to study and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is vital

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