Dr. Kiana Frank is a biology professor with a passion to better understand the connectivity of land and sea through mo'olelo and Hawaiian technologies. In this episode, Kalei and Kiana talk story about her passion for microbial biology as well as the value and practice behind kilo that led her to win the 2017 Purple Prize! Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Frank in the next Poni Mana'o episode. Poni Mana'o celebrates and shares the stories, experiences, and knowledge of indigenous innovators and thought leaders at the forefront of culture, technology, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
* Kiana's work at the Pacific Biosciences Research Center: https://www.labhuiofrank.com/
* From 17:44 - 20:44, Kiana explains the practice of kilo.