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Researchers design more effective aerial device to collect Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death samples

Posted on October 6, 2022November 23, 2022 by Staff

Study: A new aerial device, used to collect larger ‘ōhi‘a branches to test for Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death in Hawai‘i’s forests, has led to a higher rate of successful diagnostic testing.

UH Hilo anthropologist Peter Mills receives prestigious award for his archaeological work and public service

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by Staff

With its Public Archaeology Award, the Society for Hawaiian Archaeology recognizes Professor of Anthropology Peter Mills for his tireless preservation work.

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UH Hilo pharmacy alumna receives promotion and tenure at her alma mater’s pharmacy college

Posted on September 22, 2022November 16, 2022 by Staff

At UH Hilo’s pharmacy college, Nicole Young develops interprofessional education for pharmacy, nursing, and medical students, with the goal of improving essential teamwork skills and the culture of the healthcare workforce.

UH Hilo marine scientists collaborate with colleagues in Alaska, discover common ground on climate adaptation

Posted on August 31, 2022September 1, 2022 by Staff

The Hawai‘i-Alaska collaboration provides a way for scientists and students to explore steep watershed ecosystems found in both locales that are seemingly different but actually quite similar.

Rendering of coin design with Edith Kanaka‘ole's face, her hair flowing into mountain and river landscape. Words: United States of America, Edith Kanaka‘ole, 25 [cent symbol] EPLURIBUS UNUM, E ho mai ka ‘ike.

Design unveiled for U.S. coin honoring Edith Kanakaʻole

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Staff

The award-winning composer who taught at Hawai‘i Community College and UH Hilo, is one of five American women to be minted on new quarters as part of the 2023 honorees for the American Women Quarters™ Program.

Waipahu High School research telescope developed with UH Hilo astronomer’s aid

Posted on June 2, 2022July 14, 2022 by Staff

Associate Professor of Astronomy Rene Pierre Martin provided essential guidance throughout the process of specifying and installing a research-grade observatory at Waipahu High School on O‘ahu.

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UH Hilo marine scientists conduct unprecedented research on reef ecosystems along Hawai‘i Island’s west coast

Posted on May 23, 2022June 2, 2022 by Staff

Among other objectives, the researchers are trying to understand and predict how human and natural stressors influence what species are present in a reef ecosystem.

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UH Hilo awarded federal monies to study climate resilience through data science

Posted on May 19, 2022May 25, 2022 by Staff

The research outcomes will help build a new data-driven knowledge economy through computer and data science that can be applied throughout Hawai‘i to areas in critical need due to climate change.