Researching Native Hawaiian Plants

Marie Burdova

My name is Marie Burdova (although everyone calls me Maja) and I am from the Czech Republic. I live in a small town called Radonice which is close to the capital city, Prague.

Abstract

At first, I wanted to do a project about whales, since they’re amazing and I love them so much. Then, I wanted to help with the Restiration of Waiaka Stream Project, however that also didn’t work out. But now, my project is to research native Hawaiian plants and make a website with all of the information.

Milestones

Problem Statement (SEPT 10)

Problem Statement

There is a lack of knowledge about whales in the HPA community and I want to change that.

Pitch (SEPT 29)

Pitch Slideshow

Pitch video

The purpose of the pitch is to summarize my idea for my capstone and to share it to the rest of the class so they can give me feedback. I want to provide information sessions and multiple whale watching trips that would be available on the weekends for the students.

Formal Proposal (OCT 15)

1st proposal

Updated and final proposal (for new project)

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Demo/Prototype (NOV 23)

Prototype Presentation Slides

Prototype Presentation Video

The purpose of the prototype presentation is to show what you have worked on during the first semester so far and to have some sort of evidence of your work which is then your prototype.

Reflection: The prototype presentation went well for me. I think I did it well and the main feedback I got were some questions about if I am going to plant the native plants, so I have to explain more that I am only researching them.

Semester 1 Presentation

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Product Creation (MAR 9)

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Showcase (APR 25-29)

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Legacy (APR 29)

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