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The primary function of the TC is to evaluate the scientific merit of the pre-proposals submitted to CTSA. Identification of individuals with a scientific background who are knowledgeable in the scientific method, experimental design, and aquaculture-related disciplines and species who can assess the merit of proposed research approaches, is critical. The TC is composed of representatives from participating research institutions, state extension services, other state or territorial public agencies and non-profit private institutions.

The TC:

  • develops problem statements for the priority areas selected and identified by the Industry Advisory Council. The Request for Pre-proposals is based on these problem statements;
  • reviews and assesses the research approach of the pre-proposals as to adequacy in addressing the priority problem areas selected and identified by the Industry Advisory Council;
  • ensures that the proposed research does not duplicate previous research and develops new and novel results for application by the industry;
  • submits recommendations to the Executive Director regarding which pre-proposals adequately address the priority areas selected and identified by the Industry Advisory Council;
  • evaluates the annual progress of funded projects and comments on research direction and results; and
  • annually elects a chair from its eligible membership to conduct the annual Technical Committee meeting and serve as a non-voting member on the Board of Directors.
Name Business/Organization Island Term End
Harry Ako University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI 2006
Kristen Anderson University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI 2006
Richard Bailey Jr. Aquatics Design and Construction, LLC Kailua-Kona, HI 2006
John Brown University of Guam Mangilao, Guam 2006
David Coleman Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI 2006
David Crisostomo University of Guam Mangilao, Guam 2006
Simon Ellis Mid-Pacific Marine Consultants Kolonia, Pohnpei 2006
Maria Haws University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI 2006
Kevin Hopkins University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI 2006
Tom Iwai Anuenue Fisheries Research Center Honolulu, HI 2006
PingSun Leung University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI 2006
Wai-Kit Nip University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI 2006
Anthony Ostrowski The Oceanic Institute Waimanalo, HI 2006
Vernon Sato Kailua, HI 2006
Peter Schupp University of Guam Mangilao, HI 2006
Howard Takata University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI 2006
Christopher Winn Hawaii Pacific University Kaneohe, HI 2006