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“The HIDOE serves a large proportion of Native Hawaiian (NH) youth who are at risk for long-term health issues, given the high obesity rates and lack of participation in physical activity,” College of Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa Professor Erin Centeio said. “Many NH youth have experienced various forms of cultural trauma and find it hard to be successful in traditional academic venues.”

$3.9M grant to support Native Hawaiian student health, wellbeing, more | University of Hawaiʻi System News This is the second round of funding for the project called I Paʻa Ka Huewai Pawehe.

Nursing faculty member wins first publication award | University of Hawaiʻi System News The study focused on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on school nursesʻ resiliency and ability to cope.

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“This award represents a wonderful testament to Professor Brij V. Lal's scholarly legacy as the first editor of The Contemporary Pacific, as well as the generosity of the Lal family,” said Terence Wesley-Smith, emeritus professor and chair of The Contemporary Pacific's review committee.

New award honors Pacific historian, recognizes rising scholar | University of Hawaiʻi System News The Professor Brij V. Lal Award honors exceptional articles published in The Contemporary Pacific, a journal by the UH Mānoa Center for Pacific Islands Studies.

🐋 Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology - HIMB researchers found humpback whales use "bubble nets" innovatively to enhance feeding efficiency, suggesting these whales may be among the rare animals that create and use tools.

Humpback whales wield tools to ensure their survival | University of Hawaiʻi System News Humpback whales manipulate the bubble-nets they create to maximize their food intake in Alaskan feeding grounds.

Your , alongside five other universities, received $26 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a Gen-4 Engineering Research Center, aiming to develop sustainable refrigerant technology to combat climate change.

$26M grant fuels UH research on climate-friendly cooling | University of Hawaiʻi System News The project aims to create a transformative “sustainable refrigerant lifecycle” by lowering HFC emissions; creating safe, property-balanced replacement refrigerants; and increasing the energy efficiency of HVACR systems.

$4.3M grant for first UH transfer center at Kauaʻi CC | University of Hawaiʻi System News The Kauaʻi CC Transfer Center will have onsite representatives from UH Mānoa, UH Hilo and UH West Oʻahu.

A recently completed aquaculture facility, encompassing approximately 8,600 square feet and containing two recirculation systems used to house aquatic organisms in freshwater or saltwater, is now in operation!

The Tuahine Aquaculture Research and Education Center (TAREC) was established as a partnership between the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at UH-Manoa and University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program.

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“It has been my honor to serve alongside my colleagues in the Hawaiʻi Immunization Coalition to increase vaccine confidence and uptake,” said John A. Burns School of Medicine Professor Sandra Chang. “While much work remains to be done, we are all proud of the strides we have made to protect the health of our community.”

Tropical medicine professor named immunization champion | University of Hawaiʻi System News Sandra Chang was named Hawaiʻiʻs 2024 Immunization Champion by the Association of Immunization Managers.

Local television, news and public relations professionals engaged with students from the College of Social Sciences for an evening of networking. Students were able to meet and share resumes with more than 30 communications industry professionals, many of whom were University of Hawaii Alumni ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TzvBKm

“People have explored PKM2 in the context of disease,” said John A. Burns School of Medicine graduate student Katie Lee. “The disease has already happened, and they’re looking at what can be done with PKM2 to solve it. We wanted to see what PKM2 actually does in healthy hearts, and we discovered that your heart can’t really be healthy without PKM2.”

Student research uncovers key enzyme's secret in heart health | University of Hawaiʻi System News Katie Lee found that the PKM2 enzyme is essential for the heartʻs energy production and stress management.

After nearly a decade in New York, Joshua “Baba” Tavares returns to Hawaiʻi. This fall, he’ll lead Puana, a Hawaiian-language play exploring the spiritual ties of Kānaka Maoli to their ancestors.

Joshua “Baba” Tavares: From Broadway to Hawaiian theatre | University of Hawaiʻi System News After nearly a decade of training, living and performing in New York City and on major stages across North America, Joshua “Baba” Tavares returned home--not just to

UH Mānoa exceeds 20K students for the first time in over a decade | University of Hawaiʻi System News UH Mānoa is also welcoming a record high 3,123 first-time freshmen in fall 2024, the 3rd straight year, the university has reached 3,000 or more freshmen.

The Clay Minerals Society conference’s theme “Expanding Clay Science over the Pacific and Beyond” helped College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at UH-Manoa scientists’ expand their horizons in soil and agricultural sciences.

Clay experts expand horizons at UH-hosted conferences | University of Hawaiʻi System News UH Mānoa hosted the 61st annual meeting of the Clay Minerals Society and 5th Asian Clay Conference in June.

The award recognizes researchers who have demonstrated excellence in investigating and implementing ways that enhance the educational experience for all learners, regardless of their individual differences, abilities or backgrounds.

National award highlights UH professor's inclusive education efforts | University of Hawaiʻi System News The award recognizes researchers who have demonstrated excellence in enhancing the educational experience for all learners.

These communities will engage in semester-long mentored research experiences and follow-up activities, fostering peer-to-peer collaboration. This initiative aims to address challenges faced by students at geographically-isolated institutions.

Peer-to-peer communities bring math grad students together from afar These communities will engage in semester-long mentored research experiences and follow-up activities, fostering peer-to-peer collaboration.

“It is an honor to be appointed as one of the new members of the U.S. Census Bureau Scientific Advisory Committee,” said UH Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health Dean Alex Ortega. “While census data have a lot of utility and provide evidence to inform local and national programs and policies, there is a lot to be done and to be improved, especially given the country’s quickly changing demography.”

Thompson school dean joins U.S. Census advisory group The committee is responsible for providing guidance on the design and execution of the bureau’s programs and surveys.

Researchers estimate that Hawaiʻi’s sea floor is littered with more than 100,000 underwater munitions, with some being discovered near popular recreational areas such as Kāneʻohe Bay and Lanikai Beach.

UH experts develop new tech to find sea-disposed munitions | University of Hawaiʻi System News Munitions have been corroding on the ocean floor, often in shallow waters, where they potentially pose a risk to beachgoers, swimmers, surfers and divers.

The total amount of carbon released during the ancient events is similar to the range projected for human emissions, giving researchers a glimpse of what could be in store for us and future generations.

Microfossils reveal abrupt global warming of the past | University of Hawaiʻi System News Between 59 million to 51 million years ago, Earth experienced dramatic warming.

The Yamada Collection showcases works by renowned ukiyo-e artists such as Hanko Kajita and Toshikata Mizumo, who used traditional techniques to produce stunning frontispieces for early modern magazines, most notably Bungei Kurabu.

Historic Japanese prints donated to UH Mānoa Library | University of Hawaiʻi System News The collection includes more than 200 items from Nanako Yamada.

“I am deeply honored by this recognition and it came as a big surprise,” UH Manoa College of Engineering's Professor Boris Murmann said. “The nomination came from a group of former students and junior faculty, which makes it even more gratifying and motivating for my future endeavors in semiconductor mentorship.”

UH engineering professor honored for impact on students' education, careers | University of Hawaiʻi System News Murmann has guided more than 50 PhD students through the often-difficult path to graduation, with many going on to distinguished careers.

Medical school welcomes new chief of staff | University of Hawaiʻi System News Karen Chavis has been hired as chief of staff to Dean Sam Shomaker.

Twenty-four new student-athletes joined the Summer Bridge Program, engaging in community activities and learning about college life, university resources, and Hawaiʻi’s culture ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XIi4CX

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“Attending the conference left me awe-struck,” said Alyssa Salcedo. “It gave me a glimpse into the challenges faced by journalists around the world, and I was able to contribute by participating in a panel discussion with other young journalists. The connections made and lessons learned are all-important and will be lifelong.”

UH journalism students gain global insights at media conference | University of Hawaiʻi System News It was a working trip for the student group from UH Mānoa, who wrote daily stories and published them in The Mānoa Mirror news website and its Instagram page.

The one-year program, which supports students from underserved communities with ties to Hawaiʻi and the Pacific on a path to medical school, gathered for an Open House in August.

All-wahine ʻImi Hoʻola class welcomed at JABSOM | University of Hawaiʻi System News The program supports students from underserved communities with ties to Hawaiʻi and the Pacific on a path to medical school.