$4.2M broadens participation in clean energy, materials science in Hawaiʻi
The award will also create new STEM pathways that integrate Hawaiian knowledge with materials research at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Professor to be Scholar in Residence at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
School of Architecture Professor Kevin Nute was awarded to be a Scholar in Residence at Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous modernist home overhanging a waterfall.
$4.6M project turns to non-invasive plants in fight against wildfires
The project aims to mitigate wildfire risks and restore ecosystems through increased seed supply of native (and non-invasive non-native) plant materials.
$2.1M for UH-led Maui wildfire response research
UH projects totaling $2.1 million address the impacts to air and water quality, public health, ecosystem resilience and community evacuation responses.
UH students sweep local advertising, design awards
Pele Best of Show and Special Judges awards went to UH students.
Linking planetary science, art, Indigenous culture focus of early career award
A researcher will link planetary science and art to the Indigenous culture in Hawaiʻi with a $200,000 NASA Planetary Science Early Career Award.
Board of Regents medals awarded for teaching excellence
The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching is awarded to faculty members who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity and personal values that benefit students.
Board of Regents honors faculty for excellence in research
The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research is awarded in recognition of scholarly contributions that expand the boundaries of knowledge and enrich the lives of students and the community.
UH student, faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate education
The Frances Davis award for a faculty member and a graduate assistant recognizes dedication and demonstrated excellence as teachers of undergraduate students.
Windward CC awardee trains veterinary professionals
Jenny Kelly, veterinary technology program director and assistant professor at Windward Community College, is the recipient of the 2024 Masaki and Momoe Kunimoto Memorial Award.
