Monthly Archives: August 2012

PISCES Project: Solar Long-Distance Internet Connectivity Workshop at Univ. of Guam

Posted on August 25, 2012 by ljhosman

A three-day workshop in solar-powered wireless Internet connectivity was held at the University of Guam from July 31 to August 2, 2012, establishing one of Micronesia’s first solar-powered long-distance point-to-point WiFi connections on the university’s campus. This workshop comprised the … Continue reading →

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Technology for Development: Why Training Trumps Technology

Posted on August 14, 2012 by ljhosman

reposted from The Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Laura Hosman August 13, 2012 This past spring semester, I led an entrepreneurship class at my university that focused on creating a Solar-Computer-Lab-in-a-Box designed for off-grid schools around the globe. … Continue reading →

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PISCES Project Provides Solar Powered Wifi to Remote Islands

Posted on August 4, 2012 by ljhosman

The PISCES Project generated a great deal of local interest during the hands-on workshop the team carried out at the University of Guam. We made the evening news!!! Reposted from Guam’s ABC 7 News: Guam – The remote island of … Continue reading →

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