UH Hilo international students gain experience, contribute through internships
From developing AI chatbots to surveying coral reefs, student interns gain new knowledge and skills while contributing to their fields and communities.
Category: Internships
Column by Chancellor Irwin: Summertime enrichment at UH Hilo
Summertime at the UH Hilo is vacation time for some, but also a time of academic and social enrichment for many students and prospective students.
UH Hilo geology major Kamalani Poepoe interns with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
On Kamalani Poepoe’s first day at HVO, June 3, 2024, Kīlauea erupted briefly from the Southwest Rift Zone. Kamalani jumped enthusiastically into eruption response work with the rest of HVO staff.
UH Hilo computer science students conclude year-long software project on planetary rover
The project gave the software engineering students the opportunity to learn about the structure of the code for remotely-run Helelani planetary rover.
PISCES space program gains synergy with move back to UH Hilo
PISCES mission has shifted since moving back to UH Hilo: “Our goal, is to advance education along with workforce development and technology research,” says executive director Christian Andersen.
UH Hilo communication major David Mayser interns jointly at press club and volcano education institute
David Mayser’s joint internship gave him the opportunity to gain professional experience by using the skills he learned in class to positively impact the Hawai’i island community.
UH Hilo marine science major Hayden Niles lands internship at The Food Basket
Hayden Niles, in an effort to expand his knowledge beyond the sea, built two hydroponic herb and vegetable systems at The Food Basket. The results are amazing.
UH Hilo geography major Devin Brown interns at Zero Waste Hawaiʻi, plans sustainable tableware system for campus events
Devin Brown is developing a sustainable “dish library” on campus for event planners to utilize instead of purchasing disposable paper and plastic tableware that end up in the landfill.
