Study shows indigenous agriculture could play vital role in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi could have sustained approximately 250,000 acres of traditional agroecosystems, potentially producing more than one million metric tons of food annually.
Planning on making a difference
The UH Community Design Center is taking the lead on addressing critical problems facing the state’s built environments.
Ebola vaccine developed by UH can withstand high heat
Developed by UH Mānoa scientist Axel Lehrer, the vaccine remains viable in extreme heat conditions for several months, which is especially important where the disease outbreaks so far have begun in rural, spread-out areas of hot, dry West Africa.
UH astronomer identified as future leader with fellowship
Daniel Huber is one of 126 recipients across the U.S. and Canada to receive the Sloan Fellowship, which are given to those whose achievements and potential identify them as the next generation of scientific leaders.
Award-winning book follows mothers’ determination after Japan nuclear disaster
Aya H. Kimura's book won the 2019 Rachel Carson Book Prize for its contributions in the field of Science and Technology Studies, overall scholarly quality, and social and political relevance.
UH Mānoa English professor’s essay in “Best Of” collection
John Gagnon's essay “Research as Care: A Shared Ownership Approach to Rhetorical Research in Trauma Communities” was selected for inclusion in the Best of the Journals in Rhetoric and Composition 2019.
Graduate students from 25 nations gather to focus on Asia-Pacific research
The East-West Center hosts an international conference February 14–16 that was planned and attended by UH students.
New international Moon/Mars mission launched at HI-SEAS habitat
The six-person crew’s research includes geological and drone surveys, lava tube exploration and space technology testing.
Junior microbiology professor honored with $1M NSF grant
Sladjana Prišić, assistant professor at UH Manoa, received a $999,625 grant from the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development program.
New living reef exhibit features cutting-edge coral research by UH scientists
The Waikīkī Aquarium exhibit showcases 12 wall tanks featuring a living reef ecosystem reminiscent of those found in the Pacific Ocean.
