‘A‘ohe pau ka ‘ike i ka hālau ho‘okahi │ One learns from many sources │ A publication from the Office of the Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
Presentations and events at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center.
The meeting of more than 3,000 scientists, engineers and students was held in Honolulu. ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s exhibit focused on the parallels between Hawaiian culture and science.
An article recently published in the online journal Nature Astronomy applauds the ability of ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center to intersect indigenous knowledge with astronomy.
The “reflecting wall” exhibit at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center invites visitors to write and post their thoughts and perspectives about Maunakea.
‘Imiloa’s big-picture mission is to connect the scientific work being done on Maunakea with the language and culture of Hawai‘i.
Emphasis was on keiki activities at booths and tables where young ones could learn about sanitation practices to protect against
At two week-long summer camp programs held at ‘Imiloa—one in June and one in July called “Fantastic Bugs and Where to Find Them”—campers did “insectigations” of curious creatures and their habitats.
The children explored the water cycle, Poli‘ahu and snow on Maunakea, tracing weather patterns and hurricanes on “Science on a Sphere,” and learned about the challenges of packing water for a long-distance sail on Hōkūle‘a.
Foremost expert on Hawaiian language, Larry Kimura, and the executive director of an observatory atop Maunakea, Doug Simons, compare the first 11 lines of The Kumulipo creation chant to astronomy theories on the origins of the Universe.
Leanne Day, UH Hilo scholar in Indigenous and postcolonial literatures of the Pacific, receives UH System award for teaching
UH Hilo students conduct study on East Hawai‘i policing, share findings at community forum attended by police chief and mayor
UH Hilo celebrates first aeronautical science graduates; prospective students encouraged to apply for fall
Two UH Hilo graduate students present their research at the 4th International Congress on Biological Invasions hosted in Aotearoa New Zealand
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