Three finalists have been identified for the position of director of the (HIMB) at the The three candidates are scheduled to participate in campus visits that covers department discussions; meetings with senior administrators, faculty staff, students, and internal and external constituents and a public presentation.
Campus and community members, as well as the general public, are encouraged to attend.
Candidates and campus visits
Ruth Gates, visiting May 18–19
Researcher, , School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, UH at Mānoa
Public Presentations
- May 18, 3 p.m.: “Assisted Evolution in Corals: Harnessing Basic Science to Address an Ecological Crisis,” UH Mānoa, POST Building 723
- May 19, 10:30 a.m.: “Leading HIMB as a Center of Excellence in Tropical Marine Science: Why Me, Why Now?,” Â鶹´«Ã½ Institute of Marine Biology
Michael K. Schwartz, visiting May 26–27
Director, , Rocky Mountain Research Station
Public Presentations
- May 26, 10:30 a.m.: “Visions for the Future: Helping HIMB Lead the Nation in Marine Biology Research and Education,” Â鶹´«Ã½ Institute of Marine Biology
- May 27, 3 p.m.: “Leading the National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation: From Basic Research to Actionable Science,” UH Mānoa, POST Building 723
Russell “Rusty” E. Brainard, visiting May 28–29
Chief, , NOAA-Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Coral Reef Ecosystem Division
Public Presentations
- May 28, 10:30 a.m.: “Experience for HIMB’s Future: Scientific Vision and Leadership,” Â鶹´«Ã½ Institute of Marine Biology
- May 29, 3 p.m.: “An Overview of NOAA’s Coral Reef Ecosystem Division: Science to Support Ecosystem-based Management and Conservation of Coral Reefs in the Pacific Islands,” UH Mānoa, POST Building 723