Agricultural community event expected to draw hundreds
The annual event is an opportunity for keiki to learn about food production and environmental sustainability, and explore a possible career in agriculture and environmental studies.
Harmful staph, bacteria in Hilo Bay increase with rainfall runoff
A team of scientists from the UH Hilo has published a paper on how rainfall-driven runoff increases concentrations of harmful bacteria in Hilo Bay.
Summer interns investigate unsampled volcanic rift zone
The opportunity was funded for three years by the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates program.
Water quality testing certificate program offered at UH Maui College
The program will provide knowledge and skills to collect, analyze and interpret environmental and water quality data.
UH Hilo analyzes data from machine designed to remove beach microplastics
The machine, named Hoʻola One, is designed to filter out microplastics while allowing natural sand and rocks to pass through.
UH Hilo researchers use drones to aid lava monitoring
The team used drones to do high-resolution mapping of different land forms to help Civil Defense pinpoint the areas of advancing lava during the Kīlauea eruption.
Advanced environmental planning degree launched
Beginning in fall 2018, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students will be able to pursue a combined undergraduate and graduate degree in environmental planning in five years.
A role model who revels in research
Narrissa Spies, a graduate student in the College of Natural Sciences, is a cultural practitioner who will inspire future ocean researchers.
UH agro-ecologists published in sustainable food systems journal
Albie Miles and Rebecca Ryals contribute articles to the Journal of Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems.
UH and Guam CC collaborate to reduce STEM barriers
Now more than ever, Pacific Island nations require knowledge and skills to deal with environmental changes that threaten their lands.
