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Classified as a RU/VH research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education, the University
of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) ranks among major research universities
in the United States. The diverse graduate programs, interdisciplinary
research units, libraries and computing resources provide the infrastructure
necessary to support research efforts by both the faculty and the
students.
Throughout its history, the university has emphasized research
related to the distinctive geographical and cultural setting of Hawai'i. The islands' location in the Pacific generates interests
in marine biology, oceanography and underwater robotic technology.
The physical characteristics of Hawai'i facilitate research in areas
such as astronomy, geology and geophysics. The tropical environment
of Hawai'i and its related resources enable UH researchers to study
agriculture, aquaculture and tropical medicine. In addition, the
multicultural population of Hawai'i and the islands' close ties to
the Asian and Pacific region create a favorable environment for
study and research in areas ranging from the arts, genetics, inter-cultural
relations, linguistics, philosophy to religion.
For more information about research activities at UHM, visit the
following links:
Breakthroughs
Recent noteworthy research breakthroughs at UHM include the following:
- First successful cloning of multiple generations of a mammal
- First successful clone of a male mammal
- First use of freeze-dried sperm to fertilize an egg
- Dedication of the Institute for Biogenesis Research
- Identification of mutations responsible for genetic disease,
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
- Discovery of myoglobin-like proteins in ancient microorganism,
Halobacterium salinarum
- Development of Crytophycin-52 anticancer drug
- Application of free electron laser technology
- Development of safe hydrogen fuel storage cells
- Discovery that neutrinos have mass
- New insights on formation of solar system through study of ancient
meteorites
- New evidence of fullerene molecules as potential delivery system
for extraterrestrial gases
- New discovery refuting the theory of global warming effects
on soil carbon decomposition rates
Rankings
UHM is ranked in the nation as follows:
- 1st in second language studies
- 2nd in "wired" higher education
- 4th in development of commercial products from plant biotechnology
- 7th in oceanography research
- 11th in astronomy research
- 20th in international business
- 25th in environmental law (out of 183 accredited law schools)
- 29th in social work (out of 150 accredited MSW programs)
Recognitions
UHM researchers have received the following recent awards and recognitions:
- Japan Prize for Information Technologies
- Carl G. Harman Award for Study of Reproduction
- DOE "Hydrogen Research Breakthrough of the Year" Award
- UH astronomer picked by NASA for asteroid mission
- Highest book award in the US for French literature
- Humbolt Research Award for Senior US Scientists
- Distinguished Service Award of the International Communication
Award
(Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
- Information Science Teacher Award from Institute for Scientific
Information
- United States Antarctica Service Medal
- Magnus Hirschfield Medal from The German Society for Social-Scientific
Sex Research
- Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology (PACON) International
Award
- International Reinhold Tuxen Award in vegetation ecology
- National Preservation Honor Award from National Trust for Historic
Preservation
- UNESCO International Theatre Institute Uchimura Prize
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