Alumna¡¯s ocean conservation research fueled by experiences at UH
Jennifer Smith attended a year-long exchange at UH Hilo and pursued graduate studies at UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹.
Jumping spiders¡¯ vision explained in viral video featuring UH scientist
The video helps viewers understand colors by exploring the evolution, biological mechanisms and diverse perception systems of color vision in jumping spiders.
Maui HS students¡¯ climate research to take flight with NASA
The students have worked with professors and graduate students from the UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ Department of Mathematics on the experiment since November 2023.
Sulfur molecules from space seeded early life on Earth
These organic molecules were created in laboratory simulations that mimic the conditions of interstellar ices found in space.
Discovery could lead to more effective drug treatments
The researchers showed that their method works well with compounds used in drugs for treating some cancers and cystic fibrosis.
UH grad students train with national experts to tackle clean energy issues
The summer program is supported by a UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ project called “Ka mana o ka l¨¡: Modeling our energy future.”
How can understanding misfolded proteins help improve disease treatments?
Protein folding is a protein's way of twisting and bending into the right shape so it can do its job correctly in the body.
??UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ scientists help unravel life¡¯s cosmic beginnings
The research was published in Nature Astronomy.
New enhanced mathematics opportunities for UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ students
The math department hosted a distinguished lecture series and a massive math jam for students.
UH team uses computer science projects to ‘spark’ interest in young minds
The goal of the series was to foster interest in computer science through project-based learning and peer mentorship.