UH Mānoa Be a Scientist Night brings STEM to kids at IHS
This event featured interactive stations for virtual reality, robotics and more, exposing children at the shelter to different STEM-related activities and careers.
New mudweed species threatens Hawaiʻi marine environments
A team of scientists in the Department of Botany discovered a new species of leather mudweed.
Real-life research experience creates opportunities for VIP students
The VIP program at UH Mānoa teams up undergraduates with graduate students and faculty on long-term research projects to provide hands-on learning opportunities.
UH physics professor joins in urging nuclear monitoring in North Korea
UH Mānoa Physics Professor David Learned is part of a group of scientists that proposes monitoring nuclear plants in North Korea in a letter published in Science.
Scientists present new clues to cut through the mystery of Titan’s atmospheric haze
A team co-led by a UH researcher Ralf Kaiser homes in on a “missing link’ in Titan’s one-of-a-kind chemistry.
UH-led research shows forest conservation can aid coral reefs
Scientists from UH Mānoa use new models to identify where forest conservation efforts will minimize human impacts offshore.
UH team tackles computer science diversity, retention
UH Mānoa researchers received a $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to evaluate a new approach to improving engagement, diversity and retention in undergraduate computer science education.
National women’s association recognizes two UH students
UH Mānoa graduate students Taylor Brack and Georgia Fredeluces earned American Association of University Women grants that will allow them pursue academic work designed to empower women and girls.
UH trains Hawaiʻi high school teachers to lead new AP computer science principles class
Educating more computer savvy students will have the added benefit of increasing the pipeline of STEM and cyber-educated young people flowing into the workforce.
UH science highlighted on national radio program
UH Mānoa faculty members Kim Binsted, Melissa Price and Malia Rivera will be interviewed by host Ira Flatow on Science Friday.
