UH Mānoa academic, research in top tiers of new rankings
UH Mānoa placed among the world’s best in several academic subjects.
Event on climate action in Hawaiʻi features internationally acclaimed scientist
The livestream conversation, Going All In: Levers for Climate Action, featuring Kim Cobb will be held on Thursday, September 30, at noon.
$800K boosts minority students in materials science, engineering
The award will support materials research partnerships between minority-serving institutions and large-scale, NSF-supported research centers and facilities.
Kona coast faces stark wastewater tradeoffs
6,500 cesspools in Kailua-Kona have the potential to negatively impact coastal water quality and groundwater-dependent ecosystems.
$900K grant to study COVID-19-related education responses in Latin America
This project was one of two proposals selected to receive the grant out of 173.
COVID-19 school testing, education program expands to 8 locations
Testing is now taking place at locations on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island, with more on the way.
Oʻahu employers strongly support vaccination mandates
Less support for vaccine passports, says UH report on nearly 900 businesses, community organizations.
Progress too slow toward carbon net-negative goal to avert catastrophe
UHERO says, while energy targets are important, they need to be followed up with implementable policies.
From aerospace to agriculture, grants to UH programs for COVID responses
The projects encompass STEM education, project-based learning opportunities and leadership development programs.
Sustainable water withdrawal from main Oʻahu aquifer may decrease
Watershed protection could translate into $27–40 million in annual savings in water supply costs after 50 years.
