UH faculty recognized as leader in climate, justice as Grist 50 ‘Fixer’
Haunani Kane is driving fresh solutions to the climate crisis and helping to pave the way for a greener, more just future.
Expedition to recover fossil coral reefs could be window into past, future
An international scientific research expedition, including local partners at UH, aims to recover a record of past climate and reef conditions off the coast of Hawaiʻi Island.
El Niño, La Niña multi-year events could become more common
El Niño and La Niña events that persist for multiple years may become more common, which can exacerbate the associated risks of drought, fire, rains and floods.
Hawaiʻi’s undersea volcano erupted 5 times in past 150 years
Kamaʻehuakanaloa (formerly Lōʻihi Seamount), a submarine volcano located about 20 miles off the south coast of Hawaiʻi Island, has erupted at least five times.
Less limu pālahalaha? Study looks at ways to protect native seaweed species
Future research will explore linkages between wastewater management and limu.
Lifetime achievement award for UH West Oʻahu’s Rick Jones
Professor Rick Jones was honored for his contributions to Earth science education by the National Earth Science Teachers Association.
5 UH Mānoa programs among nation’s top 20
In addition, UH’s flagship campus ranked in 17 other narrow subject areas, all in the nation’s top 100.
International volcanology training course returns after 4-year break
Since 1991, 264 scientists and technicians from 30 countries have participated in the volcanology training.
Diverse interests, identity explored by UH Mānoa undergraduate
Kayley Rolph, who is working on a bachelor’s in Earth sciences, completed a certificate in women, gender and sexuality studies, and will begin Khmer language classes.
1950s Kīlauea Iki lava samples to help UH scientists understand volcanic eruptions
Investigating these samples will provide new insights for understanding recent and future volcanic eruptions in Hawaiʻi.
