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 IAC. 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 IAC;
• 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 IAC;
• evaluates the annual progress of funded projects and comments on research direction and results; and
• conducts an election every three years to elect a chair from its eligible membership. The duties of the chair are to conduct the annual joint IAC/TC meeting with IAC chair and serve as a voting member on the Board of Directors.

                       

Name	Business/Organization	Island	Member Since
Liz Akina	Hawaii Department of Agriculture	Honolulu, Oahu	2013
Harry Ako	University of Hawaii at Manoa (Retired)	Honolulu, Oahu	1988
Micah C. Brodsky	Hawaii Department of Agriculture	Honolulu, Oahu	2025
Chatham K Callan	University of Hawaii at Hilo	Hilo, Hawaii	2022
David P. Crisostomo	University of Guam Sea Grant Program	Mangilo, Guam	2024
Alan Everson	National Marine Fisheries Service (Retired)	Honolulu, Oahu	2009
Bradley ‘Kai’ Fox	Sea Grant University of Hawaii	Honolulu, Oahu	2019
Tom Iwai	Anuenue Fisheries Research Center (Retired)	Honolulu, Oahu	1993
Christopher Kitalong	Palau Community College	Koror, Palau	2022
Amada R.K. Lowrey	Hawaii Department of Health	Aiea, Oahu	2023
Jenee Odani	University of Hawaii	Honolulu, Oahu	2013
Vernon Sato	Algae Expert (retired)	Honolulu, Oahu	2002
Tori Spence	NOAA - NMFS/PIRO	Honolulu, Oahu	2020
Jinzeng Yang	University of Hawaii at Manoa	Honolulu, Oahu	2017
Leonard Young	Hawaii Department of Agriculture (retired)	Honolulu, Oahu	2013