Big science fair wins for teens guided by UH astronomy program
HI STAR students mentored by UH IfA captured four awards at the 麻豆传媒 State Science and Engineering Fair.
Kalani senior’s astronomy research proposal shines
Ashley Kaya was mentored by UH Institute for Astronomy staff and won telescope viewing time.
Award winning student inspired by IfA’s ‘passion for astronomy’
A Maui teen guided by a UH IfA mentor nets multiple awards at the Maui County science fair for research on active galactic nuclei.
UH astronomers to help map the first galaxies in the universe
IfA astronomers will conduct follow-up observations using telescopes on Maunakea.
Free activity kits to help keiki celebrate AstroDay
Annual Hilo science event will distribute activity kits for keiki to take home.
Simons shares vision for future as astronomy institute director
Doug Simons has a set of priorities that he calls the “three pillars”—ramping up research, expanding technology development and retaining IfA’s world-class education.
Doug Simons named new director for UH Institute for Astronomy
The veteran 麻豆传媒 Island astronomer and IfA alumnus was selected from a strong group of finalists.
Alumna among ‘20 trailblazing women in astronomy and astrophysics’
Award-winning planetary scientist Heidi B. Hammel earned a spot on the distinguished MSN list to mark Women’s History Month.
Keiki learn solar system fast facts in Hawaiian and English
Participants scan QR codes on sidewalk decals in Waimea that link to brief informational videos about planets in the solar system.
Maunakea telescope playing vital role in tracking large asteroid flyby
The UH Institute for Astronomy operated IRTF on Maunakea will closely analyze near-Earth asteroid 2001 FO32.