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Pacific Island Office Resource Guide:
Research and Education
Research and Education Organizations | Agencies
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
CALS Building, Room 204, UOG Station, Mangilao GU 96923
USA
Tel: (671) 735-2100
Fax: (671) 734-4600
Description in Agricultural Development Educational Resources section of this Resource Guide.
Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network
CIESIN User Services
2250 Pierce Road
University Center, Michigan 48710 USA
Tel: 1 517 797 2727
Fax: 1 517 797 2622
ciesin.info@ciesin.org
Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network CIESIN was established in 1989 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization to provide information that would help scientists, decision-makers, and the public better understand their changing world. CIESIN specializes in global and regional network development, science data management, decision support, and training, education and technical consultation services. CIESIN is the World Data Center A (WDC-A) for Human Interactions in the Environment.
Consortium for Ocean Research and Education
1755 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036-2102 USA
Tel: (202) 232-3900 Fax: (202) 332-9751
core@brook.edu
Consortium for Ocean Research and Education is the Washington, DC based association of U.S. oceanographic research institutions, universities, laboratories and aquaria. Their 51 members represent the nucleus of U.S. research and education in the ocean. GOALS: Enhance the visibility and appreciation of the oceans and oceanographic issues by the American public; Foster an environment wherein oceanographic science and education are recognized by the American public as integral to U.S. policy goals in national security, economic development, quality of life and education; Increase and strengthen the links between oceanographic science, technology, research and development in academia, federal labs, and industry, and; Establish CORE as a focus for community-wide oceanographic issues.
Curriculum Resource Program at Cultural Survival
Cultural Survival
Nicole Thornton (csinc@cs.org)
617-441-5408
96 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
Tel: 617.441.5400 Fax. 617.441.5417
The Curriculum Resource Program at Cultural Survival develops multicultural educational materials designed to raise awareness about indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities and human rights. The program works in partnership with teachers from local public, private, charter and essential schools, offering teachers and students first hand resources and the opportunity to work with an international human rights organization. These partnerships include curriculum planning and result in specific curricular materials, as well as an annual student conference. Our educational resources, informed by our work with secondary teachers and students, are designed for 6-12 graders. Each curriculum is self-contained and includes maps, photos and other classroom aids. We also provide support of our public resources - please contact the Curriculum Resource Program for more details.
East-West Center
Kenji Sumida, President (ewcinfo@ewc.hawaii.edu)
East-West Center Office of Public Affairs
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601 USA
Tel: (808) 944-7111
Fax: (808) 944-7376
"The East-West Center is a national and regional source of information and analysis about the Asia-Pacific Region, including the United States. Some 2,000 scholars, government and business leaders, educators, journalists and other professionals from throughout the region annually work with Center staff to address issues of contemporary significance. The East-West Center, a national education and research institution, is a major resource of knowledge and information about Asia and the Pacific -- the world's most populous and economically dynamic region. The Center works to promote better relations and understanding between the United States and the nations and peoples of Asia and the Pacific through cooperative study, training and research. Presidents, prime ministers, ambassadors, scholars, business executives and journalists have used the Center as a forum to advance international cooperation. Among the Center's resources is a network of some 43,000 "alumni" around the world -- men and women who have collaborated on research or pursued degrees under EWC grants."
Hawai'i Environmental Education Association
P.O. Box 1236, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96807 USA
The Hawai'i Environmental Education Association (HEEA), incorporated in 1989, is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to promoting environmental education in the state of Hawai'i. HEEA serves environmental educators who develop curricular and conduct programs in nature studies, ecology, environmental issues, and resource management. HEEA promotes networking among formal and informal educators in the schools, government, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. HEEA is not, however, an environmental advocacy group. Our goals are to provide opportunities for: professional development, sharing of curricular and resource materials, learning about innovative and effective programs, fostering communication among environmental educators, and public support of environmental education.
The International Ecotourism Education Foundation
P.O. Box 676, Falls Church, VA 22040 USA
Tel: (703) 534-5430
Fax: (703) 534-5109
International Institute for Tourism Studies
George Washington University, Travel & Tourism Program, H.K.L.S., Blgd. K
817 23rd Street, N.W., Washington DC 20052 USA
(202) 994-0458
International Oceanographic Foundation
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key, Miami, FL 33149-1098 USA
Tel: (305) 361-4888 Fax: (305) 361-4711
dtyrrell@rsmas.miami.edu
The International Oceanographic Foundation is a non-profit organization chartered in 1953 to encourage scientific investigation of the sea, to provide the public with current, accurate and unbiased information pertaining to marine environments, and to promote awareness of the importance of the earth's oceans to humankind. The IOF serves as an informational clearing house for teachers, students and the general public looking for marine science careers referrals, references and articles on marine science topics. Our offices are located on the campus of the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS), one of the pre-eminent oceanographic institutions in the world. RSMAS faculty often serve as guest lecturers on IOF Sea Safaris, providing participants with cutting-edge marine science and insights.
Micronesia Institute
1275 K St. NW, Suite 360, Washington D.C. 20005-4006 USA
(202) 842-1140
US EPA Headquarters
Pacific Islands Contact Office (PICO), US EPA Region 9
Dean Higuchi (higuchi.dean@epamail.epa.gov)
Vicki Tsuhako
(tsuhako.vicki@epamail.epa.gov) P.O. Box 50003, Honolulu, HI 96850 USA
Tel: (808) 541-2710 Fax: (808) 541-2712
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Pacific Islands Contact Office (PICO) in Honolulu serves as a resource for information on all US EPA programs. The PICO staff conducts environmental outreach activities for Hawaii schools, community groups and environmental events. Teacher information packets of environmental lesson materials are available. PICO staff also speak at schools (all grade levels) and environmental events.
Palau Community College
Claire Gronow, Instructor (claireg@belau.org)
P.O. Box 9, Koror, PALAU 96940
Tel: (680) 488-2470/1 Fax: (680) 488-2447
Palau Community College is a post-secondary 2 year college. Students can take courses in general science and environmental studies as part of the Liberal Arts, Business, Agriculture or Engineering programs. Interested people may also enroll in individual courses. Palau Community College hope to offer a full Environmental & Marine Science program within the next five years.
Ponape Agriculture and Trade School (PATS)
P.O.Box 39, POHNPEI, FM 96941 Pacific Ocean
The Ponape Agriculture and Trade School (PATS) is the only four-year vocational high school in this part of the world. A school that focuses on building up the work force in Micronesia rather than preparing its students for further higher education. All students board at the school and have the chance of building up respect, friendship and community with all parts of Micronesia. Almost all faculty members also live on campus. Faculty are either volunteer or they work for very low salaries. They are immediately available to students and are excellent role-models for the students as they try to grow to be leaders concerned about others. PATS is not only concerned with its students but is ready to reach out with help for development to the community that surrounds it and to the other Pacific Islands."
Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center (RFT MARC)
University of Guam, 303 University Drive
UOG Station, Mangilao, GUAM 96923 USA
"The three-fold mission of the Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center (RFT MARC) includes resource collection development, research, and service. Since its establishment in 1967, MARC has developed a major collection of Micronesian and Pacific area materials. The RFT MARC Collection includes books, manuscripts, periodicals and serials, government documents, personal papers and archives, reprints, and maps. The Collection includes especially strong holdings of Spanish materials in both full-size and microform reproductions, reflecting the lengthy presence of Spain in Micronesia. In addition to the written materials, there are important holdings of audiovisual materials, including slides, photographs, cinema film, video cassettes, and musical scores relating to the cultural and historical heritage of the area. The Collection is a non-circulating reference collection, open to the public. The research program at MARC is closely integrated with the Collection. MARC research faculty produce transcriptions, translations, and analytic bibliographic listings of important Spanish, German, French, Japanese, and other foreign language documents in the Collection. In addition to archival and historical research in the Collection, MARC faculty have conducted research in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, history, education, political science and sociology. The service role of MARC is performed through its program of publishing, teaching, public lectures, and coordinating campus events related to Guam and the Pacific. MARC has published more than 120 titles of scholarly importance during the two and a half decades of its existence."
The United States-Asia Environmental Partnership
Environmental Exchange Program, Institute of International Education
1400 K Street NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Tel: 202-326-7789 Fax: 202-326-7709
US-AEP is an interagency program led by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). US-AEP was established in 1992 to assist in addressing environmental degradation and sustainable development issues in Asia and the Pacific by mobilizing U.S. environmental experience, technology, and services.
US EPA'S Office of Environmental Education
Michael Baker (baker.michael@epamail.epa.gov)
Diane Berger (berger.diane@epamail.epa.gov)
401 M Street, SW (1704), Washington, DC 20460 USA
(202) 260-4965
Grant Information Only
(202) 260 6819
"The National Environmental Education Act of 1990 requires US EPA to provide national leadership to increase environmental literacy. US EPA established the Office of Environmental Education within the Office of Communications, Education and Media Relations to: Provide leadership; Facilitate communication and the sharing of information; Identify gaps in environmental education; Support the nation's environmental education efforts; Act as an advocate for environmental education nationally and internationally. Mission Statement: To advance and support education efforts that develop an conscious and responsible public and inspire personal responsibility in caring for the environment."
YAP Institute of Natural Science
M. Pinnifen (mfalanruw@mail.fm)
P.O. Box 215, YAP, FM 96943
Tel: (691) 350-3115 Fax: (691) 350-4115
The Yap Institute of Natural Science is a small, locally dedicated, nonprofit organization engaged in the collection of ethno-biological knowledge and research in natural history, adaptive technology, and ecologically sound development, making applications were possible.(Full description in Environmental Protection Organizations/Vendors section of this Resource Guide.)
Research and Education Materials
Coral Reef Project
Ron Snyder (rsnyder@saipan.com)
BBB 364 Caller Box 10002, SAIPAN, MP 96950
Tel: (670) 234-7866
Fax: (670) 322-6456
Write or email for a list of lesson plans about various aspects of coral reefs, such as conservation, growth and reproduction, and cultural uses. The target age group for these materials are grades 5 through 8 (ages 10-14). Lessons range from single hour to two weeks in order to complete. There will be a small charge for photocopying and mailing.
Project Wet (Water Education for Teachers)
Pamela Mathis
P.O. Box 1220, Lower Base, SAIPAN, MP 96950, USA
Tel: (670) 322-0390
Fax: (670) 322-4323
Project WET is a hands-on, user-friendly program that includes 100 activities for grades K-12. Activities cover topics such as properties of water, water as a natural resource, management of water resources, and water as a social construct. The activity guide is thoroughly laid out and provides students with insight into the importance of water. Write or fax to find out how to bring Project WET to your island.
University Book Centre
University of the South Pacific
P.O. Box 1168
The Book Centre provides information about books and videos relating to the South Pacific, with emphasis on Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. These books and videos can be purchased from the Book Centre.
Research and Education Publications
NGO Initiatives and Adaptation Activities for Sustainable Development in the Pacific Islands: Tonga Community Development Trust Example, Tevita Vea'ila, Tonga Trust. Resource Guide. See Island Reportbacks section.