Research at UHM
Throughout its history, UHM has emphasized studies relating to the distinctive geographical and cultural setting of Hawaii. In addition to individual research projects certain research units are coordinated within the University: Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, Hawaii Institute of Geophysics, Industrial Relations Center, Institute for Astronomy, Water Resources Research Center, Harold L. Lyon Arboretum, Cancer Center of Hawaii, Pacific Biomedical Research Center, Environmental Center, Population Genetics Laboratory, and Social Science Research Institute.
Also part of the UHM's research activities are: Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, Center for Korean Studies, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, Center for Engineering Research, Hawaii Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Hawaii Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, Look Laboratory of Oceanographic Engineering, and the Youth Development and Research Center.
East-West Center
The East-West Center, a national educational institution established in 1960, is located adjacent to the UHM campus and maintains close relations with the University. The Center's multinational and multidisciplinary programs in such fields as population, natural resources, environment, communications, and culture are designed to promote understanding among the nations and peoples of Asia, the Pacific area, and the United States. Students and scholars from these areas come to the East-West Center for both long and short term research, study, and training activities. The Center supports selected graduate students in University of Hawaii degree programs and utilizes the University's libraries, computer center, and athletic facilities. For information about the Center write to: Award Services, JAB 2006, East-West Center, 1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96848.