Leigh graduated in the fall from UH Mānoa with a master’s of science degree. She worked with Dr. Yinphan Tsang on project that looked at the climate impacts on freshwater fish populations in Hawaiian streams. We caught up with her to talk about her project, graduation, and what’s next.
Education
Entries related to events, activities, opportunities related to K-12 education efforts
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Peter J. Rappa Resilient and Sustainable Coasts Fellowship at the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program. Apply by March 28.
Ihilani graduated last month from the UH Hilo with a master’s of science degree. She worked with Dr. Tracy Wiegner on a project that grew from a community’s concern about sewage pollution off the Kailua-Kona shoreline. We caught up with Ihilani about her project, graduation, and what’s next.
Shania worked with Dr. Joseph Genz on the project “Using oral histories of Marshallese and Yapese voyaging to support the development of community engagement for sustainable sea transport.” She graduated this past spring from the UH Hilo. We caught up with Shania for a little talk story.
The recordings of the webinar series “Incorporating Climate and Environmental Justice into Research and Resource Management” are available for viewing on their website.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) kicks off its fifth year at PI-CASC.
The White House is sponsoring several interesting events at the end of AANHPI month.
This virtual data science and climate justice course, “Mapping Justice: Designing Geospatial Tools for Social Change,” is being offered to rising 11th and 12th graders. Students who complete the 6-week course will be eligible to receive 3 college credits.