The real problem here is that despite OMKM's previous failures from well over a decade ago, they turned themselves into a very efficient organization that managed Mauna Kea well. However, despite that, the government bought into the minority argument that something needed to change without understanding what that change was or might mean. And so we now have the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority which will take five years before they are in place. That means everyone invested in the TMT dispute, the MK lease agreement that ends in 2033 for all the observatories, and those on either side of the debate are put in limbo for another five years with no understanding of who or what makes decisions.
You are correct, but don't concentrate on science alone - many will think that relates to becoming an astronomer. Although there are local astronomers at the MKOS, most of the jobs are technicians, engineers and computer experts. Without those people, the observatories would fail, and many if not most of those jobs are done by locals. And this is all funded by the observatories, including enabling UH and community colleges to produce young talent and give them opportunities for a decent and well-paid career.
(11-23-2022, 10:51 PM)kalianna Wrote: There is always the bureaucracy but beyond that, there are many science jobs as well as strong financial support for UH that allows students the ability to learn how to do those jobs.
You are correct, but don't concentrate on science alone - many will think that relates to becoming an astronomer. Although there are local astronomers at the MKOS, most of the jobs are technicians, engineers and computer experts. Without those people, the observatories would fail, and many if not most of those jobs are done by locals. And this is all funded by the observatories, including enabling UH and community colleges to produce young talent and give them opportunities for a decent and well-paid career.