Hot off the Press: New paper on survival of Staphylococcus aureus in turbid waters
In the world of scientific exploration, the journey from a humble undergraduate project to a groundbreaking research paper is often a...
Writing the kaʻao of new international immersive Research Experiences: Hawaii to Galapagos
Exciting times are ahead as we join forces with Dr. Creighton Litton and the incredible team that put together a successful NSF- IRES...
A Journey of Science and Heritage: Being Featured in Noelo's 2023 Cover Story
I can hardly express the profound sense of honor and gratitude that fills my heart as I write this blog post. Being featured as the cover...
Hot off the press: Geology and land use shape nitrogen and sulfur cycling groundwater microbial comm
Lead by the Herculean efforts of Dr. Sheree Watson as part of the ʻIke Wai, we have recently published an new paper in ISME...
Ancient Innovation and Modern Science: NSF Grant Fuels Archaeological Research on Hawaiian Fishponds
I'm thrilled to announce that our collaborative project, "Management practices and microbial communities in prehistoric Hawaiian...
Championing Hawaiian Land Snail Conservation: A Collaborative Endeavor
Hawaiian land snails, unique and fragile, face the threat of extinction. To combat this, a partnership between the University of Hawaiʻi...
Delving into the "Water Resilience in Hawaiʻi" Conference: A Personal Reflection
Imagine a room filled with about 200 dedicated individuals, all gathered at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center on October 28, 2022, for a...
Hot off the press: Ridge to Reef microbial census of Waimea (Amend, 2022)
Excited to announce the publication of Amend, A.S., Swift, S.O., Darcy, J.L., Belcaid, M., Nelson, C.E., Buchanan, J., Cetraro, N.,...
Empowering the Next Generation of NHPI Scientists: A Summer of Discovery
Aloha, everyone! It brings me immense joy to share with you the remarkable journey we embarked on this summer, as we nurtured and...
NIH COBRE grant fuels pioneering research linking environmental microbiomes to human health
Excitement is buzzing at the Pacific Biosciences Research Center (PBRC) as we announce the groundbreaking strides being made by a cohort...