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Board of Regents honors faculty for excellence in research

May 14, 2023
UH News

The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research is awarded in recognition of scholarly contributions that expand the boundaries of knowledge and enrich the lives of students and the community.

Aspiring astronomer from Hawaiʻi Island heads to world’s largest HS science fair

May 5, 2023
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Ciana-lei Bence is the first Maunakea Scholar to represent Hawaiʻi at the International Science and Engineering Fair in May 2023.

Southwest Airlines donates flight support, $10K to astronomy program

May 5, 2023
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Southwest Airlines donated $10,000 to IfA and has provided UH students with 45 vouchers to fly inter island for community outreach activities.

Decommissioning of UH Hilo telescope receives approval

April 18, 2023
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Approvals are given for the decommissioning of the telescope owned by UH Hilo.

Debunking alien theories, new study tries to explain UH-discovered ʻOumuamua

April 3, 2023
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The new study speculated how hydrogen came off ʻOumuamua, which researchers wouldn’t have been able to detect.

Blending of astronomy, art represented in student-designed IfA mural

March 29, 2023
UH News

A mural based on blending astronomy and tropical flowers designed by art student Cyan Garma now spans across the street-facing wall inside IfA’s courtyard.