International student finds community, purpose at UH Mānoa
Despite the challenges of being thousands of miles from family, Ritu Krishna Raju found a second home in Hawaiʻi.
Despite the challenges of being thousands of miles from family, Ritu Krishna Raju found a second home in Hawaiʻi.
Researchers plan to extend their surveys beyond the Marshall Islands to better understand the alga’s distribution and ecological role.
This year’s challenges ranged from improving the state’s open data portal, better energy efficiency and creating a game to help identify bird species in Hawaiʻi.
The award aims to encourage students to pursue careers in transportation and research, helping to develop the next generation of transportation professionals.
The event introduced students to career opportunities with local companies and enhanced their problem-solving skills by tackling real world challenges.
The activity aligns with the course’s microbiome unit and is part of a new General Education pathway focused on sustainability and climate change solutions.
The graphic was created by UH student Hannah Chang.
The project is supported by a four-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Thousands are expected to attend the Discover UH Mānoa Open House that will feature hundreds of booths, tours, interactive displays and more.
The genki balls will be released into the Ala Wai Canal following a three-week maturation period.