2026 Peace Corps Week: Returned volunteer and UH Hilo alum Artem Sergeyev shares his joyful learning experience in Macedonia
“Every (Peace Corps) volunteer I’ve spoken to agrees that we took away more than we contributed.” — Artem Sergeyev.
Category: Research
UH Hilo aquaculturist Chad Callan’s research has transformed commercial fish production for the aquarium trade
Chad Callan’s research has resulted in successful culturing of high-demand reef species in the aquarium trade. The result is reduced strain on wild-caught fish populations and coral reefs.
UH Hilo’s ʻElala Biodiversity Lab: A look into the DNA of an island laboratory
Many of the research projects at the ʻElala Biodiversity Lab revolve around conservation, looking at native and invasive species and how they interact with the ecosystems around them.
UH Hilo’s Geoarchaeology Laboratory is a hotspot of inter-departmental research on campus
The lab, founded in 2004, specializes in geochemical analysis of stone artifacts and volcanic rock from the Pacific.
New UH Hilo music professor Ocean Akaka arrives with distinct focus on Hawaiian music revitalization, aims to revive university band
Assistant Professor Akaka’s area of expertise is in arranging and conducting wind ensembles and athletic bands. He’s also researching the revitalization of Hawaiian music through Western instrumental ensembles.
UH Hilo marine scientist says take heed of today’s Dept of Health brown water advisory
UH Hilo researchers, over the course of many years, consistently find harmful bacteria, including staph and fecal indicator bacteria, in Hilo Bay. It gets worse during storm run-off.
UH Hilo to lead $1.2M NASA grant to advance coastal resilience and student workforce development across Hawaiʻi
The project, led by marine scientists John Burns (UH Hilo) with co-principal investigator Haunani Kane (UH Mānoa), will expand hands-on research and workforce development opportunities for students across the 10-campus UH System.
UH Hilo Professor of Psychology Bryan Kim’s research shines light on Asian American cultural values, experience, and mental health
Nationally recognized for his research, Professor Kim hopes his breakthrough studies aid mental health professionals who work with Asian Americans to be more knowledgeable in assisting their clients.
