Support for women in STEM, community outreach cut with federal funding loss
The sudden loss of federal funding ended a UH Mānoa program that empowered women in geosciences and expanded STEM outreach statewide.
Accelerating material science research, education, outreach in Hawaiʻi
UH Mānoa’s materials science consortium with the University of Washington is accelerating research, education and STEM outreach across Hawaiʻi.
Planetary scientist selected as Artist in Residence at international conference
Burkhard created a space for reflection and conversation, while also emphasizing sustainability by repurposing materials from the conference itself.
UH-led breakthroughs propel search for ice on Moon
UH Mānoa researchers are using two innovative approaches to advance the search for ice on the Moon.
NASA selects UH Mānoa planetary scientist for Lucy asteroid mission
Costello will contribute to the goal of understanding the nature and history of Trojan asteroids by providing insights into the role of meteoritic impacts in shaping the surfaces of the Trojans.
Dye tracer study at Red Hill to provide insights into groundwater flow
Preliminary results from the dye tracer study will be shared publicly in summer 2025.
Hawaiʻi students shine in UH-hosted robotics competitions
VEX Robotics is an educational robotics program that inspires students to excel in STEM principles while encouraging creativity, teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups.
Cherished samples of asteroid analyzed at UH Mānoa lab
UH Mānoa researchers received and analyzed pristine samples from the asteroid Bennu.
$1.8M to search Jupiter’s icy moon for signs of life
UH researchers were awarded $1.8 million from NASA to look for signs of life on Jupiter’s moon Europa.
Preparing next generation space explorers with 2 new UH Mānoa minors
UH Mānoa is offering two new undergraduate minors, one in Earth and Planetary Exploration and Technology and the other in Human Space Flight Technology.
