More than sun and pineapples: A look into the culture of astronomical sciences in Hawai'i
The next presentation in the Island Studies Lecture Series will examine the importance and popularity of astronomy on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Master of Arts and Island Studies student Emerald Naylor will speak about her research on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge of UPEI’s SDU Main Building. All are welcome.
In “More than sun and pineapples: A look into the culture of astronomical sciences in Hawai'I,” Naylor will reflect on her recent trip to the Big Island, sharing her observations of astronomy culture and the importance of showcasing both Western and Hawaiian perspectives. This project focuses on the impact of the 13 telescopes on Maunakea and how relationships between Hawaiians and Western astronomers are navigated. She will also discuss what the current tensions may mean for the future of astronomy on Maunakea.
Emerald Naylor is a second-year student in the Master of Arts in Island Studies program at the University of Prince Edward Island. She graduated from the University of Waterloo on the Dean’s Honours List, with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and History. An avid participant in the arts from a very young age, she is now a writer and freelance choreographer and dancer. Naylor was previously a member of the Waterloo Region Record's Youth Editorial Board, St. Jerome’s Student Activities Committee, and the Canadian Association for Commonwealth Literature and Language Studies. She is a member of the International Small Island Studies Association, and the vice-president of UPEI’s Graduate Student Association. Naylor is the recipient of many awards including the Joseph Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship, the Kitchener’s Youth Council Award in Arts and Culture, and second place for Children's Literature in the Waterloo Region.
Admission to the lecture is free. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact Laurie at iis@upei.ca or (902) 894-2881.
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