UH Hilo agriculture alum Jay Carpio appointed to Board of Land and Natural Resources
Jay Carpio is a Native Hawaiian born and raised in Wailuku, Maui, with a lifetime of hands-on conservation, ʻāina stewardship, and public service.
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
Jay Carpio is a Native Hawaiian born and raised in Wailuku, Maui, with a lifetime of hands-on conservation, ʻāina stewardship, and public service.
Notable in the video featuring Kamalani Poepoe’s scientific knowledge about volcanic rocks is the discussion of Native Hawaiian ways of exploring science.
The new degree and courses reflect the business college’s response to workforce demand for AI and analytics skills, and UH Hilo’s broader commitment to interdisciplinary education and responsible AI development.
A dedicated advocate for Hawaiian language and culture, Kaʻiu Kimura has played a pivotal role in integrating Indigenous knowledge with scientific research, all while fostering community engagement.
Kāhuli means to change, to alter, to overturn. “We’re living through an era of kāhuli politically, environmentally, and culturally,” says Kaʻiu Kimura, director of UH Hilo’s Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language.
From New Zealand to Spain, Japan, and South Korea, the students are immersed in new cultures, expanding their education, eager to return home with new found knowledge and experience.
Each student took on the role of a delegate representing one of six countries or regions, as well as journalists, fossil fuel company lobbyists, and environmental NGO representatives.
On announcing her new milestone of flying 1,500 hours, which qualifies her to fly commercial jets, Aislynn Mandaloniz says she’s thankful for UH Hilo.