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Can the state of Hawaiʻi reach its 100% renewable electricity target by 2045? The skeptics may harbour their doubts, but Samir Khanal and Tomoaki Miura have a plan – and a grant – that could facilitate connecting bioresources with bioenergy interests. Samir, of the Dept....
Congrats to Robert Paull for his recent Fellow of the American Society of Plant Biology Award! Robert, of the Dept. of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, comprises less than 0.2% of the ASPB membership who receive this prestigious honor. He will be formally recognized June 22-26 at the...
Only three recipients nationwide in 2024 will earn the Keller Scholarship in Conservation Horticulture from Botanic Gardens Conservation International and Garden Club of America – and CTAHR’s own Gracianne Young is one of them.
CTAHR’s mission is to secure the future of Hawaiʻi by building local self-sufficiency in food and agricultural products, noted Dean Parwinder Grewal at the first CTAHR Conference April 11. “CTAHR’s inclusive vision is to secure the future of Hawaiʻi through...
The CTAHR ‘Ohana Banquet drew a sizable and smiling crowd to the Japanese Cultural Center the evening of April 12. Festooned end-to-end with spectacular floral arrangements that rival any other event in the state, bar none, the aesthetics in the ballroom were a testament to the Hawaiian...
Bring your eye for flair and impeccable sense of taste to UH Campus Center Ballroom at 5:30pm for the 58th annual UHM fashion show! The event will provide invaluable experience and training for the FDM students involved and will give them the opportunity of presenting their work and...
Earth Day was celebrated by Pres. Joe Biden – and Ashley Mackenzie of the Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Management. He issued EO 14072, which directs the federal government to carry out the First National Nature Assessment. She will co-write a chapter in...
In her lifetime, the Japanese fashion designer Hanae Mori was the only Asian person to be accepted by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode – the French organization that governs haute couture fashion.
Papaya is an economically significant crop in Hawaiʻi and other tropical and subtropical locales. However, various diseases, drought, and heat stress threaten crop productivity. To improve resistance to these threats, an efficient gene-editing system was developed by graduate student, Marc...
Francis Tso-Ping Zee died March 29 in Hilo. Before he retired from USDA PBARC in 2014, he was the Supervisory Horticulturist and Curator of the Tropical Fruit and Nut Germplasm Repository at Waiakea. He received his MS and PhD from the CTAHR’s Horticulture Department in 1979 and 1985,...
We’re on a mission to spread the word about some incredible job opportunities – right here within our vibrant community at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
The 2023 Dean’s Award for Outstanding Alumnus goes to Ken Kamiya, founder of Kamiya Gold, Inc. Since graduating from CTAHR in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Tropical Crop Production, Ken has shown a significant and lasting impact in the local papaya industry, applying his...
Raised on a sugar plantation on Hawaiʻi Island, Lorraine Inouye rose to become the first Filipino-American woman in the United States to serve as mayor of a U.S. County. A public servant for more than four decades, she has faced tough decisions on controversial issues, but through them all...
Susan Crow, a professor in the Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, is the 2023 recipient of the CTAHR Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research. Susan brings technical expertise and leadership to diverse tables for land-based climate action and (re)perpetuating landscape...
Angelina is a member of the Horticulture Society, SOFT and C.A.R.P. She works well in teams that promote interests and involvement in horticultural science and plant production in all stages from planting and growing, including selling to raise funds for the club, and cleaning up after...
ʻAlohi clearly embodies the spirit of the Ka Hana Poʻokela Dean’s Award for Excellence by contributing to the Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, CTAHR, UH, and the greater community.
The 2024 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching – Honorable Mention goes to He of the Dept. of Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences. Yanghua’s passion for education and willingness to go above and beyond have not only enrich the lives of students but also contribute...
The 2023 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching goes to Sothy Eng of the Dept. of Family and Consumer Sciences. The award is a testament to Sothy’s dedication, passion, and positive impact he’s had on students and broader educational community. His commitment to fostering an...
The 2023 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Extension goes to Nancy Ooki of the Dept. of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Since 2018, Nancy’s “My PI Hawai‘i” has trained Maui youths in fire safety and suppression, search-and-rescue,...
Receiving this year’s Ka Pouhana Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring is a testament to the abilities of Dr. Teresita Amore of the Dept. of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences. Throughout her time at CTAHR, Tessie has served as a constant source of guidance for students, further...
The 2023 Dean’s Award for Outstanding APT Employee goes to Terilyn Sunada. Teri has been an invaluable member of CTAHR Human Resources for more than six years, consistently elevating our administrative services to new heights. She embodies the essence of exceptional customer service....
The 2023 Dean’s Award for Outstanding Civil Service Employee goes to Eunice Domingo. Eunice has been with CTAHR Hawaiʻi County for more than 30 years! She exhibits exceptional dedication and commitment to the achievement of Hawaiʻi County’s program objectives. She has played...
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