Some pictures of the hat:

      I didn't have much to go on---as I knew very little about Nobuhiro's research.  I knew he worked with "meteor ablation"--and "thin [sodium] layers"; so. . . .  -They're "meaty oars," with thin layer [cakes].  -Get it? ;)

   Triumphant Team:

      Shown from left to right: Laura Stripp (She like, helped with the hat, 'n stuff.  :) ), Dr. Shin Ooyama, Dr. Suzuki, and Dr. Watkins.  (Who I believe was his advisor. . . .)

      Dr. Suzuki:

!!!!****CONGRATULATIONS****!!!! Dr. Suzuki!! :) :) :) :)