People | University of Hawaiʻi System News- Part 6

Hilo native wins coveted Nobel Prize for gene editing tool

Hilo native Jennifer Doudna won the award for developing genome editing technology that enables scientists to edit the DNA of plants and animals.

Assistant Professor Brittany Biggs will use her fellowship experience to enhance her teaching curriculum.

UH West Oʻahu Associate Professor Kamuela Yong uses relevant topics to engage math students.

Sixteen STEM doctoral candidates received a $5,000 grant to support travel, computer research equipment and educational expenses.

Chevelle Davis was named a Health Policy Research Scholar by the nonprofit Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates October 2020 faculty and staff anniversaries.

Films by Nalu McFadden-Rios, Gavin Arucan and Kalilinoe Detwiler were featured at the Cultural Animation Film Festival.

Erin Bantum will serve a three-year term on the Symptom Management and Quality of Life Steering Committee.

Mary Boland has been recognized by the School-Based Health Alliance for developing and leading the Hawaiʻi Keiki Program.

Loretta Chen was one of 15 women leaders selected for her contributions to education, arts, community, women and youth.