UH Hilo holds 2nd Annual Women in STEM Conference
The conference’s theme, “Educate to Empower: Uplifting All Women in STEM,” was prominent in the panel discussions and various workshops offered throughout the day.
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UH Hilo graduate student Bryan Tonga initiates first comprehensive study ever done on nearshore water quality in Micronesia
Findings from Tonga’s research will contribute vital information to climate adaptation efforts in Pohnpei and other tropical Pacific island nations, allowing them to better manage their coastal waters, improve water quality, and reduce damage to coral reefs in the face of climate change in the region.
UH Hilo Quintessential University Citizen: Joseph Sanchez, library director engaging with the community he serves
In less than two years, new Library Director Joseph Sanchez is already making a big impact on campus with a
UH Hilo Quintessential University Citizen: Tracy Wiegner, marine scientist teaches students and communities about coastal water quality
Professor of Marine Science Tracy Wiegner is motivated by her students and the local community to discover and share as much knowledge as possible about the water quality of Hawai‘i Island’s coasts.
UH Hilo Quintessential University Citizen: Justina Mattos, theater arts educator extraordinaire
Assistant Professor Justina Mattos’s passion about educating students—from grade school to university—has brought her recognition from the Chancellor’s Executive Council as a UH Hilo Quintessential University Citizen.
#808NoVape! UH Hilo students raise awareness about dangers of vaping
A group of students from UH Hilo are taking on the information battle about the dangers of vaping by creating radio spots, a video, and informational materials for parents.
UH Hilo Quintessential University Citizen: Norman Arancon, internationally recognized horticulturalist and “triple threat” thespian
Norman Arancon is well known on the south side of campus for his lively horticulture classes and pioneering research in soil ecology. On the north side of campus, he’s better known as a “triple threat” thespian.
UH Hilo research team coauthors comprehensive historical study of suicide in U.S. Army
The study, published today in JAMA Network Open, challenges the assumption that combat is the primary driver of suicide in active duty U.S. Army forces.
