ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi │ One learns from many sources │ A web publication from the Office of the Chancellor, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
This summer’s AI program was first ever student research experience at UH Hilo’s new AI Lab, with the first field trip to test equipment and appreciate the natural world under study.
The following is the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo FY25 Annual Report (July 1, 2025—June 30, 2026). Student Success Awards
Study led by graduate student Lauren Moe under the mentorship of thesis advisor Jason Turner finds Hilo Bay the first known blacktip shark nursery habitat in Hawaiian waters.
Professor of Biology Li Tao receives Outstanding Mentorship and Teaching Award, and Assistant Professor of Biology Natalie Graham receives Scientific Merit Award.
At the core of her teaching and research, Associate Professor Miguel applies the Aloha Spirit, showing students how to integrate civility and AI into nursing education.
Rianne Angelique Kealohaokalani Kalama Empaynado, a Hilo High School alumna, received $1,500 as first place winner.
With NSF funding over the next year, Associate Professor Sukhwa Hong plans to build and test an AI-agent system using live Hawaiʻi Island volcano feeds, environmental data, and example volcanic and wildfire scenarios.
The panel featured experts on South Korea’s critical relations with China, Japan, and the global economy, with Professor Lee focused on modernization of the ROK–U.S. alliance.
From the rainforests of Hawaiʻi Island to UH Hilo’s new AI lab, student researchers explore AI connections to natural science
Groundbreaking study led by UH Hilo graduate student and thesis advisor finds juvenile blacktip sharks present year-round in Hilo Bay
UH Hilo biologists receive awards at National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence
Merging culture and technology, award-winning prof Luz Miguel integrates civility and AI into nursing education
UH Hilo aquaculturists join $13.5M national consortium to strengthen U.S. seafood supply
UH Hilo data scientist explores AI as support tool for natural hazard intelligence and public communication