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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii Newsletter for Sunday August 18, 2019 ( 2 items )  

American Astronomical Society Names Suvi Gezari as Kavli Foundation Plenary Lecturer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Astronomical Society issued the following news release: With support from the Kavli Foundation, the Vice-Presidents of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) name a special invited lecturer to kick off each semiannual AAS meeting with a presentation on recent research of great importance. At the 235th AAS meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, on 5 January 2020, the Kavli Foundation Plenary Lecture will be given by Dr. Suvi Gezari, Associate Professor in the Departmen  more

Prevent Cancer Foundation Awards $250,000 in Community Grants
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 16 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Ten underserved communities receive $25,000 grants for cancer prevention and early detection programs * * * Through its community grants program, the Prevent Cancer Foundation(R) is proud to support 10 projects focused on increasing cancer prevention and early detection in communities across the U.S., from Honolulu, Hawaii to Baltimore, Maryland. The projects were selected through a high  more