UH Hilo marine scientist John Burns receives tenure
Associate Professor John Burns is a research scientist studying coral health with special focus on the ways coral mortality affects the ecology and biology of coral reef ecosystems.
Category: Faculty Expertise
Researchers design more effective aerial device to collect Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death samples
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
With its Public Archaeology Award, the Society for Hawaiian Archaeology recognizes Professor of Anthropology Peter Mills for his tireless preservation work.
UH Hilo pharmacy alumna receives promotion and tenure at her alma mater’s pharmacy college
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
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.](https://hilo.hawaii.edu/chancellor/stories/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/hilo-edith-kanakaole-quarter.jpg)
Design unveiled for U.S. coin honoring Edith Kanakaʻole
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
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.
UH Hilo marine scientists conduct unprecedented research on reef ecosystems along Hawai‘i Island’s west coast
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.
