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Nursing students talking to lawmakers in the UH<\/abbr> Translational Health Science Simulation Center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A one-of-a-kind nursing simulation center, innovative classroom spaces, and student-made satellites launched into space were some of the highlights from the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at Mānoa Talk Story: Campus Tour on June 26, which invited new state legislators to discover and support the university\u2019s academic and research spaces.<\/p>\n

“We were glad our lawmakers were able to get a better understanding of what we are doing here on campus,” said UH<\/abbr> Mānoa Provost Michael Bruno. “The tour showcased some of our exceptional programs, spanning from innovative learning spaces to creating a workforce pipeline in space science. Our representatives also had the opportunity to meet some of our incredible faculty, staff and students who make this campus the world class institution that it is.”<\/p>\n

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Students showcasing their work in the LAVA<\/abbr> lab.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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Students showcasing their work in the LAVA<\/abbr> lab.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> state legislators from the House participated in the tour including Reps. Trish La Chica, Darius Kila, Luke Evslin, Andrew Takuya Garrett, Jackson Sayama and Kirstin Kahaloa.<\/p>\n

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