‘Vegan leather’ study by students gains international attention
Fashion design and merchandising students received ITAA’s 2020 Paper of Distinction Award for their sustainable material discoveries.
$510K to research climate impacts on Hawaiʻi fisheries
The PacIOOS Ocean Modeling Group was awarded $510,000 in grant funding by NOAA.
Heʻeia Fishpond restoration, research continue with UH assistance
Building on a previous project which resulted in improvements to the ecosystem and the fishpond’s water quality by removing invasive red mangroves.
$1.5M to help Native Hawaiian students in agriculture and sustainability
Programs at nine UH campuses will increase opportunities for Native Hawaiian students.
UH energy simulation aims to save money for residents, home builders
The research will help Hawaiʻi developers, builders and residents identify energy-saving strategies to cut energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
UH, watercress farm conduct sustainability research
The study highlights that community relationships have enhanced Sumida Farm’s ability to adapt and innovate their practices.
New online oceans-focused bachelor’s degree offered
The oceans degree is an accelerated online program offered in five-week segments.
Leeward CC becomes UH’s first net-zero campus
The campus is generating 97 percent of its energy through PV and energy storage.
New industries hope to fill economic void
UH center launches economic initiative to bolster ailing tourism.
$247K awarded to fund UH Mānoa forest recovery study
The funding will support further research into tropical forest recovery in Costa Rica.
