Brent Kawika Rubio, Ph.D.
Email: [email protected] URL: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~brubio
Positions 8/2011-current Honolulu Community College, University of Hawai‘i University College: Natural Sciences STEM Center Director (Aug 2021 – current) Division Chair: Math and Natural Sciences (May 2017 – May 2019) Associate Professor (Aug 2021 – current) Assistant Professor (Aug 2017) Instructor (Aug 2011) 1/2010-7/2011 Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa Lecturer, UH-Mānoa Lecturer, UH-Outreach College 2/2009-7/2011 Department of Chemistry, University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa Postdoctoral Researcher (end date:10/2010) PI: Dr. Philip Williams, Marine Natural Products 5/2004-9/2004 Division of Medical Technology, University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa. Research Assistant, Causal Hire PI: Dr. Andre G. Theriault, Clinical Chemistry
Education 2004 - 2008 University of California – Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz, California. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry and Biochemistry Focus: Organic Chemistry, Marine Natural Products Adviser: Dr. Phillip Crews 1998 - 2004 University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 1994 - 1998 Pearl City High School. Pearl City, Hawai‘i.
Courses Taught At Honolulu Community College (HonCC) Chem 162: General Chemistry II (with Lab) Chem 161: General Chemistry I (with Lab) Chem 151: Elementary Survey of Chemistry (with Lab) Chem 105: Environmental Chemistry (with Lab) Chem 105C: Cosmetic Chemistry (Formerly Chem 55) Chem 100: Chemistry and Society (with Lab) Bioc 141: Fundamentals of Biochemistry (Formerly Bioc 241)
O`AHU Students OUTER ISLAND Pass Pass Session Courses Total HON KAP LEE WIN MAN WOA HAW KAU MAU HIL A B C D F Rate (%) Totals** 97 1752 1176 257 84 27 172 22 2 0 11 2 829 484 250 57 117 92 SU 21 H,I,J,K 54 5 15 8 2 18 4 0 0 3 0 2116 8 7 2 96 SP 21 A,H,H,I,I 96 43 14 7 2 18 0 2 0 8 2 44 23 16 8 5 95 FA 20 A,D,E,J,K 58 41 11 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 26 11 9 2 6 89 SU 20* National Guard Activation SP 20* Sabbatical FA 19 A,D,E,J,K 46 39 4 0 0 3 0 169152 4 93 SU 19 H,I,J,K 49 10 8 6 4 19 2 27 14 4 2 2 96 SP 19 H,I 3119 6 4 0 2 0 1111315 84 FA 18 D,E,J,K 40 8 21 0 4 6 1 269 3 1 1 97 SU 18 H,I,J,K 40 8 21 0 4 6 1 269311 97 SP 18 A,D,J,K 54 42 4 3 2 2 1 26 14 12 0 2 97 FA 17 H, H 4135 3 0 0 3 0 6151442 94 SU 17 H,J 152 4 1 0 8 0 74202 83 SP 17 E,C,J,K 77 52 12 1 0 10 2 31 21 10 6 3 90 FA 16 D,E,H,H,I,I 132 76 32 6 4 10 4 56 50 15 2 7 92 SU 16 H,I,J,K 57 24 18 3 0 12 0 34 15 6 0 2 97 SP 16 F,G,H,I 65 52 5 6 0 2 0 31247 0 3 96 FA 15 D,E,H,H,I,I 114 89 15 3 0 7 0 57 37 19 1 0 100 SP 15 A,G,H,I,J 93 66 9 9 0 9 0 46 26 14 1 6 94 FA 14 D,E,F,G,L 61 48 9 1 1 0 2 3112 6 1 11 84 SP 14 D,E,F,G,H,I,M 137 106 10 3 0 18 0 64 43 14 5 7 92 FA 13 B,D,E,F,G 77 69 4 2 0 0 2 362014 0 7 88 SP 13 D,D,E,E,F,H,I 114 89 9 7 1 6 2 49 29 19 6 12 90 FA 12 B,D,E,F,G 84 71 11 2 0 0 0 3826 9 1 10 89 SP 12D,D,E,E,F,G77 63 2 5 3 4 0 321319 4 9 89 FA 11 B,C,F,G 75 66 4 3 0 2 0 43226 1 3 96 A: Chem 105C; B: Chem 55; C: Chem 105; D: Chem 100; E: Chem 100L; F: Chem 151; G: Chem 151L; H: Chem 161; I: Chem 161L; J: Chem 162; K: Chem 162L; L: Bioc 141; M: Bioc 241 *Sabbatical and National Guard Activation in Spring/Summer 2020 **Totals since Fall 2011
Open Education Resources (Textbook Cost $0) Utilized LibreText: CHEM 100: Chemistry and Society (Chem 100, 105, 105C) remixed by Brent K Rubio. https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Honolulu_Community_College/CHEM_100%3A_Chemistry_and_Society
LibreText: The Basics of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (Chem 151, Bioc 141) by David W. Ball, John W. Hill, and Rhonda J. Scott. https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Book%3A_The_Basics_of_GOB_Chemistry_( Ball_et_al.)
OpenStax: Chemistry 2e (Chem 161, 162) by Paul Flowers, Klaus Theopold, Richard Langley, and William R. Robinson. https://openstax.org/details/books/chemistry-2e
Community Service
AY Community Service Role 2021 Hawaiʻi State Science and Engineering Fair Junior Division Judge (online) Central District Science and Engineering Fair Senior Judge (online) Honolulu District Science and Engineering Fair Senior Judge (online) Hawaiʻi State Science Bowl Moderator (online) Miss Latina & Kailua Hawaii Mentor/Coach (online) 2020* Task Force Maui: National Guard COVID19 Civil Support Volunteer Activation Task Force Maui: Summer Session Science and Math Tutor Volunteer Tutor Hawaiʻi State Science and Engineering Fair Junior Division Judge (online) Central District Science and Engineering Fair Senior Judge Honolulu District Science and Engineering Fair Senior Judge Miss Latina Hawaii Judge National Chemistry Week at Kahala Mall HonCC Representative 2019 Hawaiʻi State Science and Engineering Fair Junior Division Judge Hawaiʻi Youth Symphony & Bank of Hawaii at Honolulu Museum of Art Guest Percussionist Hawaiʻi State Science Bowl Moderator Department of Health, Sexual Violence Prevention Program Session Speaker Central District Science and Engineering Fair Senior Judge Honolulu District Science and Engineering Fair Senior Judge National Chemistry Week at Kahala Mall HonCC Representative 2018 Hawaiʻi State Science and Engineering Fair Senior Division Judge Hawaiʻi State Science Bowl Moderator Central District Science and Engineering Fair Senior Judge National Chemistry Week at Kahala Mall HonCC Representative 2017 Hawaiʻi State Science and Engineering Fair Senior Division Judge Out of the Darkness Campus Walk Walker/Fundraiser Baro at Habi: Filipino Association of University Women Volunteer Hawaiʻi State Science Bowl Moderator National Chemistry Week at Kahala Mall HonCC Representative St. Andrew's Priory Holiday Concert Guest Percussionist Hawaii Youth Symphony Association Guest Percussionist 2016 National Chemistry Week at Kahala Mall HonCC Representative Honolulu District Science and Engineering Fair Judge Hawaiʻi State Science Bowl Moderator Honolulu Festivals Grand Parade: BIBAK Hawaiʻi Volunteer Marcher 2015 Honolulu District Science and Engineering Fair Judge Hawaiʻi State Science Bowl (featured in KITV4 segment) Moderator Hawaiʻi National Guard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and CERFP University Science High Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package Consultant 2014 Honolulu District Science and Engineering Fair Judge Hawaiʻi State Science Bowl Moderator Life Foundation TAG Program Science Consultant 2013 Honolulu District Science and Engineering Fair Judge Central Oahu District Science and Engineering Fair Judge Hawaiʻi State Science Bowl Science Judge 1998- Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, 111th Army Band First Sergeant (E8) *Sabbatical and National Guard Activation in Spring/Summer 2020
HonCC College Service
AY HonCC Division/College Service Activity and Awards Role 2021 Kipaipai Aloha Series: Aloha Kaho'olawe Panelist & Oli Chanter Fall & Spring Welcome "Tables" on Zoom Volunteer Guide 2020* Fall & Spring Welcome Tables on the Mall Volunteer Guide HISSI Presentation: Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana Experience Speaker HISSI Opening Protocol Oli Presenter Kamehameha Schools Open House STEM Speaker Kapolei H.S. Open House STEM Speaker LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Student Life and Development Trainer 2019 HSSI Presenter: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the Classroom Presenter STEM Symposium Interviewing Judge Faculty Development Workshop: Dossier Pagination Presenter LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Fall Faculty Development Workshop Trainer LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Spring Faculty Development Workshop Trainer LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Student Life/Leaders Trainer LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Financial Aid Office Trainer LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Native Hawaiian Program Trainer 2018 Fall & Spring Welcome Tables on the Mall Volunteer Guide Faculty Development Workshop: Textbook Cost: $0 Co-Presenter Best Kept SeCCret Programs Fair Liberal Arts Volunteer CTE Major's Day NatSci Volunteer Kūkalāʻula STEM Pathways Symposium: Resource Management Issues Workshop Leaders Aloha United Way UH Obstacle Course Challenge Participant (Hamster Ball) LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Deans and Division Chairs Trainer KHON2 Living808: Executive AA Segement Interview 2017 Fall & Spring Welcome Tables on the Mall Volunteer Guide LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Library Seminar Series Trainer LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training: Faculty Development Workshop Trainer English Language Learners Workshop: Farrington High School Natural Sciences Speaker 2016 Fall & Spring Welcome Tables on the Mall Volunteer Guide Health & Safety Committee Fall Meeting: GHS Labelling Support Presenter 2015 Fall & Spring Welcome Tables on the Mall Volunteer Guide Faculty Development Workshop: Hawaiʻi National Great Teachers Seminar Workshop Presenter 2015 Tribal and Pacific Rim Faculty Development Fellows Institute Laboratory Support Earth Day "Best Practices" in Sustainable Operations Contest Award Co-Winner 2015 Tribal and Pacific Rim Faculty Development Fellows Institute Laboratory Organizer 2014 Faculty Development Workshop: Using Tablets in the Classroom Workshop Presenter Pathways to Success: Counselors on Campus Natural Sciences Speaker 2013 Fall & Spring Welcome Tables on the Mall Volunteer Guide *Sabbatical and National Guard Activation in Spring/Summer 2020
HonCC Committee Service
AY HonCC Committee Service Activities Role 2022 Student Conduct Committee Chair Recruiting & Retention Committee Faculty Member International Education Committee Faculty Member Assessment Task Force eLumen Unit Coordinator STEM Working Group Chemistry Member 2021 Student Conduct Committee Chair Recruiting & Retention Committee Faculty Member Assessment Task Force eLumen Unit Coordinator STEM Working Group Chemistry Member 2020* STEM Working Group Chemistry Member 2019 Administrative Services Group MNS Division Chair Division Curriculum Committee, University College MNS Division Chair Committee on Programs and Curricula MNS Division Chair Deans and Division Chairs Committee MNS Division Chair Planning Counsel MNS Division Chair Assessment Task Force MNS Representative Student Conduct Committee Chair 2018 Administrative Services Group MNS Division Chair Division Curriculum Committee, University College MNS Division Chair, Acting DCC Chair Committee on Programs and Curricula MNS Division Chair Deans and Division Chairs Committee MNS Division Chair Planning Counsel MNS Division Chair Assessment Task Force MNS Representative Health and Safety Committee Chemistry Member 2017 Division Curriculum Committee, University College Chair/Natural Science Member Committee on Programs and Curricula UC DCC Member General Education Board: Diversification Sub-Board Natural Science Member STEM Initiative Working Group Science Member iPASS Initiative Natural Science Liaison 2016 Committee On Committees Chair Division Curriculum Committee, University College Natural Science Member Recruiting & Retention Committee Convener General Education Board: Diversification Sub-Board Natural Science Member 2015 Committee On Committees Chair Committee On Student Affairs UC-Member General Education Board: Diversification Sub-Board Natural Science Member International Education Event Committee Set-up Crew STEM Initiative Working Group Science Member 2014 Committee On Social Equity Chair Committee On Student Affairs UC-Member General Education Board: Diversification Sub-Board Natural Science Member 2013 Committee On Social Equity Co-Chair General Education Board: Diversification Sub-Board Natural Science Member *Sabbatical and National Guard Activation in Spring/Summer 2020
Professional Development Workshops
AY Professional Development 2022 Student Participation Verification Training (WWW) Combat to Classroom (Veteran's Center) PELP Speaker Series Hazardous Materials Generator Refresher Course 2021 LibreFest 2021 (WWW) Excellence in Education Day COSE Workshop: Equitable Zoom Meetings COSE Workshop: Academic Accomodations Pamantasan 2020: Leading From Where You Are, Moving Forward and Staying Focused Code of Conduct: Workplace Conduct Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Contract Renewal Dossier Preparation Workshop CTE: How to Zoom Like a Professional Hazardous Materials Generator Refresher Course 2020* Protect Kaho'olawe Ohana Hawaiʻi Student Success Institute Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Training Documentating Wishes for Care (Health & Safety) Chancellor's Talk Story (Zoom) The Future of the Chemistry Laboratory Course (American Chemical Society Webinar) Ice Cream Chemistry (American Chemical Society Webinar, Rebroadcast) Contract Renewal Dossier Preparation Workshop (Recorded Zoom) Hazardous Materials Generator Refresher Course 2019 President's Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) Hawaiʻi Student Success Institute Science Summit 2018 HR Workshop: Lecturer Hiring Process (NeoGov training) Open Textbook Network: Open Textbooks, Access, Affordability, and Academic Success Communicating with Students, Staff, and Faculy about Mental Health Concerns Faculty Development Workshop: Open Access Week, "So You Want a Free Textbook" Outreach Training: UH Online Application Faculty Development Workshop: Language and Communication in the Classroom Faculty Development Workshop: Professional Development Panel FERPA Workshop ACS Program in a Box, "The Evolving Periodic Table" Hazardous Materials Generator Refresher Course 2018 Achieving the DREAM Conference, Nashiville, TN Hawaiʻi Student Success Institute Improving Life at Home for Elders & Caregivers (H&WC and Library) Emotional Support & Service Animals (Webinar) Assessment Strategies for Busy People Student Success and Interaction in a Distance Education Course Ethics for Hawaii State Employees, Hawaii State Ethics Commission (UHWO) American Chemical Society Seminar: Chemistry of Viticulture (UHM, Chaminade U) Hazardous Materials Generator Refresher Course Contract Renewal Dossier Preparation Workshop
Professional Development Workshops (continued) AY Professional Development 2017 Hoʻāla Hou: Cohort ʻEkahi (Title III) ACS Chemical & Engineering News Photo Submission Hawaiʻi Student Success Institute: Student Success Pathways Intersections: Harassment Prevention Training: Title VII, Title IX, VAWA Section 304 Hazardous Materials Generator Refresher Course Contract Renewal Dossier Preparation Workshop 2016 Hazardous Materials Generator Refresher Course Contract Renewal Dossier Preparation Workshop Working with Diverse Learners Understanding our Student Veterans Beyond the Binary: Rethinking How We Think About Gender Hawaiʻi Strategy Institute: Achieving the Dream International Education Event: The Himalayas, The Top of the World 2015 210th 2YC3 Conference: Chemistry for a Sustainable Future Hazardous Materials Generator Refresher Course HonCC's Malo Workshop Cengage Learning: Teach Like a Superhero … No Cape Required 2014 PTK Presentation: Hoʻokuku a me Laulima - Ka Moʻolelo o Haloa 26th Annual Hawaiʻi National Great Teachers Seminar Discrimination/Harassment-Free Workplace (Non-Supervisors) 2013 Hazardous Materials Generator Refresher Course Distance Learning & Laulima UHM LGBT Student Services: Safe Zone Training Hybrid Courses Workshop Contract Renewal Dossier Preparation Workshop Suzume No Kai: Cultural Day 2012 Hazardous Materials Generator Course UHM Chemistry Lecture Series: Distinguished Professor David Kingston
UH System Service
AY UH System Service Role 2022 Pamantasan Conference Co-Chair 2016-21 Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality HonCC Commissioner 2019 Kauaiʻi CC Faculty Development SafeZone Training Trainer 2017 Commission on LGBTQ+ Equality Co-Chair 2016 UH System Natural Science Course Allignment HonCC Representative 2017 Hakuo Univeristy (Japan) Student Exchange Screening Committee 2017 Hakuo Univeristy (Japan) Student Exchange Screening Committee 2012 UH System Chemistry Counsel HonCC Representative
Organizations 2012- current American Association for the Advancement of Science 2007 - current American Chemical Society 1998 - current Hawai‘i Army National Guard (see below) 2007 - 2012 Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science 2006 - 2008 University of California Santa Cruz Diving Control Board, Research member
Peer Reviewed Publications 1. Rubio, B. K.; Parrish, S. M.; Yoshida, W.; Schupp, P. J.; Schills, T.; Williams, P. G. “Depsipeptides from a Guamanian Marine Cyanobacterium, Lyngbya bouillonii, with Selective Inhibition of Serine Proteases.” Tetrahedron Letters 2010, 51, 6718-6721. 2. Fische, K. M.; Gurgui, C.; Heycke, N.; van der Sar, S. A.; Anderson, S. A.; Webb, V. L.; Taudien, S.; Platzer, M.; Rubio, B. K.; Robinson, S. J.; Crews, P.; Piel, J. “Polyketide Assembly Lines of Uncultivated Sponge Symbionts by Structure-Based Gene Targeting.” Nature Chemical Biology. 2009, 5, 494-501. 3. Rubio, B. K.; Tenney, K.; Ang, K. H.; Abdulla, M.; Arkin, M.; McKerrow, J. H.; Crews, P. “The Marine Sponge, Diacarnus bismarckensis, as a Source of Peroxiterpene Inhibitors of Trypanosoma brucei, the Causative Agent of Sleeping Sickness.” Journal of Natural Products 2009, 72, 218-222. 4. Rubio, B. K.; Robinsion, S. J.; Avalos, C. E.; Valeriote, F. A.; de Voogd, N. J.; Crews, P. “Revisiting the Sponge Sources, Stereostructure, and Biological Activity of Cyclocinamide A.” Journal of Natural Products 2008, 71, 1475-1478. 5. Rubio, B. K.; van Soest, R. W. M.; Crews, P. “Extending the Record of Meroditerpenes from Cacospongia Marine Sponges.” Journal of Natural Products 2007, 70, 628 -631. 6. Casaschi, A; Maiyoh, G. K.; Rubio, B. K.; Li, R. W.; Adeli, K.; Theriault, A. G. “The Chalcone, Xanthohumol, Inhibits Triglyceride and Apolipoprotein B Secretion in HepG2 Cells." Journal of Nutrition 2004 134, 1340-1346. 7. Casaschi, A.; Rubio, B. K.; Maiyoh, G.; Theriault, A. G. "Inhibitory Activity of Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase (DGAT) by the Favonoid Taxifolin, in HepG2 Cells: Potential role in the Regulation of Apoliprotein B Secretion." Atherosclerosis 2004, 176, 247-253.
Research Expeditions (SCUBA) 2012-14 Maui-Lanaʻi, HI 2010, 2011 Kauaʻi-Niʻihau, HI 2008 Kailua-Kona, HI 2008 Monterey Bay, CA (several) 7/2007 Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea 5/2007 Solomon Sea, Papua New Guinea (solo) 2006 Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea 2005 St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Research Conference Presentations 1. Watts, K. R.; Rubio, B. K.; Tenney, K.; Compton, J. E.; Ang, K. H.; McKerrow, J. H.; Crews, P. “Exploring UCSC Marine Natural Products for Basic Research in Parasitic Diseases.” Poster at the 2008 SMASH Conference. Santa Fe, NM; Oral presentation at the 2008 42nd ACS Western Regional Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. 2. Rubio, B. K.; Avalos, C. A.; Valeriout, F. A.; de Voogd, N. J.; Crews, P. “The Absolute Configuration of Cyclocinamide A from a Psymberin Producing Psammocinia aff. bublosa.” Poster at the 2008 Marine Natural Products Gordon Research Conference. Ventura, CA. February 2008. 3. Avalos, C. A.; Rubio, B. K.; Crews, P. “A Biogeographical Survery of Psammocinia aff. bulbosa.” Poster at the 2007 41st Annual American Chemical Society Western Regional Meeting. October 2007. 4. Rubio, B. K.; van Soest, R. W. M.; Crews, P. “Antimicrobial Meroditerpenes from a Cacospongia Marine Sponge.” Poster at the 12th International Symposium on Marine Natural Products (MaNaProXII). Queenstown, New Zealand, February 2007. 5. Rubio, B. K.; Casaschi, A.; Maiyoh, G. K.; Theriault, A. “The Lipid-Lowering Property of Plant Flavonoids: Implications in Coronary Artery Disease Prevention.” Poster at the 2004 John A. Burns School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Symposium, Manoa, HI. April 2004. 6. Theriault, A.G.; Casaschi, A.; Rubio, B. K.; Maiyoh, G.K. “Modulation of hepatic triglycerides and apolipoprotein B synthesis and secretion by plant chalcones.” Poster at 1st International Conference on Polyphenols and Health, Vichy, France. November 2003 7. Rubio, B. K.; Casaschi, A; Maiyoh, G.K.; Theriault, A.G. “Inhibitory Activity of Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase (DGAT) and Microsomal Triglyceride Transfer Protein (MTP) by the Flavonoid, Taxifolin, in HepG2 Cells.” Poster at 2003 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minorities in Science (ABRCMS), San Diego, CA. October 2003. 8. Abrell, L.M.; Mechaber, M.; Guerenstein, P.G.; Rubio, B. K.; Clancy, J.; Weiss, B.; Nakanishi, K.; Hildebrand, J.G.; Stange, G. “Chemically mediated moth-hostplant interactions inside Biosphere 2.” Invited lecturer at the 226th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New York, NY. September 2003. 9. Rubio, B. K.; Jimenez, J.I.; Scheuer, P.J. “New Kahalalide Isolated from the Hawaiian Green Alga Bryopsis species.” Poster at 2001 National Minority Research Symposium, Cancun, Mexico. October, 2001.
Technical Skills 1. AAUS: Scientific Diver, 2006 2. NAUI: Master SCUBA Diver, 2006 3. NAUI: Nitrox SCUBA Diver, 2006 4. Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Undergraduate Research Assistantships 2002 – 2004 Minority Access to Research Careers Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (MARC U*STAR), University of Hawaiʻi - Mānoa. Dr. A. Theriault. Clinical Chemistry, Division of Medical Technology, John A. Burns School of Medicine. 2003 summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemistry, Columbia University. Dr. L. Abrell. Analytical and Ecological Chemistry. Biosphere 2 Center, AZ. 2002 summer Summer Training Academy for Research Sciences, University of California - San Diego. Dr. K. C. Nicolaou. Organic Synthesis Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, San Diego, CA. 2000 – 2002 Haumana Biomedical Program (Minority Biomedical Research Support), University of Hawaiʻi - Mānoa. Dr. Paul J. Scheuer. Marine Natural Products Chemistry. Department of Chemistry.
Military Service & Education 1998 – current Hawaiʻi Army National Guard, First Sergeant (E8) 2016 Senior Leadership Course, JEBLCFS, VA 2013 Battalion Career Counselor Course, Pearl City, HI 2012 Advanced Leader Course, JEBLCFS, VA 2003 Primary Leadership Development Course, Schofield Barracks, HI 1999 Advanced Individual Training. Ft. Sill, OK 1999 Basic Combat Training. Ft. Leonardwood, MO
National Medal of Arts, 2020 Army Commendation Medal (multiple) Joint Service Achievement Ribbon Army Achievement Medal (multiple) Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (multiple) National Defense Service Medal Humanitarian Service Award Armed Forces Reserve Medal (multiple) NCO Professional Development Ribbon (multiple) Army Service Ribbon Hawai‘i National Guard Medal for Merit Hawai‘i National Guard Service Award Hawaiʻi State Active Duty Ribbon
References Dr. Jennifer Higa-King, Dean of University College Honolulu Community College 874 Dillingham Blvd Honolulu, HI 96817 office: 808-845-9110 email: [email protected]
Professor Philip Williams Postdoctoral Research Adviser University of Hawaiʻi, Mānoa 2545 McCarthy Mall Honolulu, HI 96822 office: 808-956-5720 email: [email protected]
Distinguished Research Professor Phillip Crews Doctoral Thesis Adviser Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UCSC 1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 95064 office: 831-459-2603 email: [email protected]