$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.
ʻOpihi growth patterns influenced by Hawaiian intertidal environment
This represents a breakthrough for studying the population dynamics of ʻopihi in Hawaiʻi that can be used to better develop sustainable fishing approaches.
National AI partnership, research to benefit Hawaiʻi communities
Three UH Mānoa faculty members will lead the new AI institute’s efforts in Hawaiʻi.
UH Mars rover team helps acquire samples of Red Planet
The Mars 2020 team are helping acquire samples of rocks from its landing site, the floor of Jezero Crater, for return to Earth by a future mission.
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.
NASA lifetime achievement medal for UH planetary scientist
UH Mānoa Professor Paul Lucey is the recipient of NASA’s 2021 Eugene Shoemaker Distinguished Scientist Medal.
Winning student videos span the Earth’s oceans to Mars
Earth science graduate students celebrated their research by participating in the first annual video contest.
Surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa may have conditions for life
New research and modeling, led by a UH planetary sciences researcher, estimates how far down that surface is disturbed by the process called “impact gardening.”
Revamped aerospace engineering program launches student opportunities
Expected benefits include streamlining course offerings and increased student enrollment.
Mars 2020 rover SuperCam presents first sounds, images
An online press conference presented the first Mars sounds and images via SuperCam, an instrument located on top of the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars.
