Position, Department
Assistant Professor/ TECHI/ Automotive Technology (AMT),
Contact Information
Email address: rsilva1@hawaii.edu
Phone:
Courses Taught
AMT 143SR (A/C), AMT 142 (Electrical 2), AMT 155 (Brakes), AMT 167 (Engine Performance), AMT 122 (Intro into Automotive)
Research
Service
College:
Chair- Sustainability Committee, Committee on Committees (CoC), Committee on Programs and Curriculum (CPC), Kupu Ka Wai, Accreditation Task Force, Hiring Committees, Division Curriculum Committee (DCC), Virtual Career Fairs with various schools, Ukana Aloha Series presenter
Community:
Stewardship of Niuhelewai/Lo’i Kalo Park
Various videos educating grade schools about the Lo’i and Kalo
Board Member of Hawai’i Botanical Society
Board Member of Epilepsy Foundation of Hawai’i
Hawai’i P-20 Partnership for Education
Board Member of Hawai’i’s Association for Career and Technical Association (ACTE)
Virtual Career Fairs/Presentations with various High Schools
DOE Career Pathway Advisory Council Member
Professional Activities
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician (A1- A8)
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1)
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Maintenence and Light Repair (G1)
Automotive training in topics such as:
-Electrical System Diagnosis
-Start Stop Systems
-Data Interpretations
-Electrical Diagnostic Skills & Strategies