In the news: UH Hilo astronomer Pierre Martin and team animate collision between two galaxies
What happens when two galaxies collide? A UH Hilo astronomer is helping answer that question and predict the future of the Milky Way.
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Hale Kuamoʻo Moʻohua “Word of the Week”: Aupuni
Once a week during the school year, a single ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi word is introduced along with its meaning and an example sentence of its usage. This week’s word is aupuni.
UH Hilo computer scientist Winston Wu selected AI Education Fellow at National Science Foundation
As an AI Education Fellow, Assistant Professor Wu will pilot courses using NSF AI resources, support faculty nationwide in integrating these materials into courses, and help shape strategic direction national project.
Two UH Hilo faculty selected for national project to redesign community-engaged courses
The selection of both Olga Sideleva and Xuan Xie demonstrates UH Hilo’s comprehensive commitment to civic engagement across the sciences and humanities.
UH Hilo community-based conservation researchers featured at Hawaiʻi Island Chamber event
Special guests at the Chamber’s “Business After Hours” event were two conservation researchers and the dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences.
With an infusion of funds, UH Hilo data scientist is transforming space into scientist-centered AI lab
With a $5K grant from the Office of the Chancellor, computer scientist Travis Mandel is rebranding and upgrading the current Data Science Lab to its new identity: Scientist-Centered Artificial Intelligence Laboratory or SCAIL.
UH Hilo hālau honors college namesake Ruth Keʻelikōlani
Hula hālau Hui Hanakahi, under the direction of Kumu Pele Harman and Kumu Kekoa Harman, performed tribute honoring Ruth Keʻelikōlani at UH Hilo’s 2026 International Night dance production.
How does one multi-talented Hawaiian studies major want to change the world? Decolonize Western theater, create a new vision
Composer, playwright, and musician Damien Stack is integrating Hawaiian elements into local theater. “I want to create a body of work where universal human themes are explored through Hawaiian culture.”
