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Discovery and Achievement on Many Fronts

From life-saving medical breakthroughs, to environmental protection, to economic stimulus, the scholarship and research conducted by the University of Hawai‘i impacts the quality of life on many levels.

UH research programs:

  • develop human capital and new knowledge
  • promote innovation and collaboration
  • support new businesses and long-term job growth
  • generate revenues that boost the local economy
  • maximize the advantages of Hawai‘i‘s unique natural and cultural heritage

Recent research news

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Hands-on Marine Science Program, Ocean FEST, Begins on Oahu
Nov. 6, 2009, Manoa — The Ocean FEST event series kicks off with two events on O‘ahu: Kamaile Academy in Wai‘anae on November 10, followed by Pearl City Elementary on November 16.
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Researchers study perceptions of saving coral reef ecosystems in Hawaii
Nov. 5, 2009, Manoa — An analysis found that most visitors care deeply about the state‘s coral reef ecosystems.
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Researchers expand wild honeybee colonies data gathering effort statewide
Nov. 4, 2009, Manoa — Help is needed in locating wild honeybee colonies on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island through Dec.
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Stimulus grant to build research resource network
Nov. 4, 2009, Manoa — A nearly $15 million dollar grant was awarded to support a partnership among nine institutions.

Spotlight

Sustainable Saunders students with solar panels

Sustainable Saunders students with solar panels.

Sun Power

Saunders Hall on the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa campus served as the demonstration site for a new renewable energy testbed featuring innovative "micro-inverter" technology as part of the Sustainable Saunders Initiatve.

The small residential-sized system, which went live on August 14, will provide an opportunity for students to study the potential of solar energy and test different technologies for turning sunlight into electricity. The first project for the testbed will evaluate micro-inverter technology that improves the efficiency of solar power arrays. The micro-inverters communicate real-time power production data from each solar panel to a central web site that archives historical data.

Read more about the micro-inverter and Solar on Saunders.