Global education policy and alternatives examined in new book
The book not only looks at the ways that politics influence policy research but also critically examines the methods—known as impact evaluations—that are used in such research.
A new giant virus found in the waters off O‘ahu
The virus contains the biggest genome ever sequenced for a virus infecting a photosynthetic organism.
UH Hilo professor publishes book exploring the history of Korean immigrants
Seri Luangphinith has published The Paths We Cross: The Lives and Legacies of Koreans on the Big Island, a book about the history of Korean immigrants to Hawaiʻi Island.
La Niña-like ocean cooling patterns intensify tropical cyclones
An International Pacific Research Center study by Yuqing Wang, Jiuwei Zhao and Ruifen Zhan shows a strong connection between the Global Warming Hiatus phenomenon and changes in cyclone activity over the northwest Pacific Ocean.
Teaching geometry effectively examined in new book
Co-authors Barbara Dougherty and Hannah Slovin demonstrate how to use this multifaceted knowledge to address the big ideas and essential understandings that students must develop for success with geometry.
UH Hilo-led algae research may produce energy with negative CO2 emissions
A conceptual model of Algae with Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage system would generate electricity while sequestering carbon dioxide.
Massive underreporting of deep-sea fish catch revealed in new study
The practice of towing giant fishing nets along the seafloor has caused the extraction of 25 million tons of fish, leading to the collapse of many fish populations.
UH Press awarded $100K to publish open-access books
The 18-month project is part of the Humanities Open Book Program, a joint initiative between the Mellon Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
New book details Native Hawaiian relationships with Pacific Islanders through travel
UH West Oʻahu assistant professor Kealani Cook’s publishes Return to Kahiki: Native Hawaiians in Oceania.
Community support, risk awareness may lower hypertension rates
Research was led by Catherine Pirkle and Tetine Sentell in the Office of Public Health Studies at the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work.
