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UH students test award-winning growing system at NASA habitat

June 2, 2019

An award-winning autonomous hydroponic growing system called Box Farm, designed and built by UH Mānoa engineering students, was successfully tested at the NASA-funded Inflatable Lunar-Mars Habitat.

Project sparks passion to protect Hawaiʻi beaches

May 14, 2019

Kammie Tavares’ research findings emphasize that the time to act is now to reduce or reverse shoreline hardening, which causes beach loss.

Space plants project could be astronaut game changer

May 12, 2019

An autonomous hydroponic growing system called Box Farm that was designed and built by engineering students at UH Mānoa may be an important tool for space crews in the future.

First half of PV parking canopy project almost complete

May 10, 2019

The first half of the photovoltaic canopy project on the top deck of the UH Mānoa parking structure is expected to be operational by the end of June with work on the second half scheduled for summer of 2020.

UH faculty, staff showcase innovation in sustainability

May 3, 2019

University of Hawaiʻi faculty and staff presented projects at the Islands of Innovation initiative, a day-long gathering connecting island solution-makers.

Sumida Farm, UH researchers collaborate on water sustainability

April 30, 2019

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers are working with a third-generation farming family to better understand challenges to their livelihoods on Oʻahu.

UH campuses host events to celebrate Earth Day 2019

April 9, 2019

A variety of events are scheduled throughout April, and on Earth Day, April 22.

UH receives $200K to support statewide energy and sustainability education

April 4, 2019

The grant will fund student research projects and a refrigeration and air conditioning technology scholarship.

UH Mānoa art students transform old glass into new art

April 2, 2019

Students crafting glass works of art at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's glass studio are promoting sustainability by recycling rescued glass bound for the landfill.

Biocultural restoration of traditional agriculture contributes to Hawaiʻi’s sustainability goals

April 2, 2019

The team demonstrated how biocultural restoration produces healthy local food, supports vibrant communities and provides clean water to downstream coral reef and fish pond ecosystems.