ARCS AWARD—University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Department of Oceanography PhD candidate Christina Comfort is a recent recipient of the prestigious Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholar Award for her research on coastal water quality. ARCS Foundation Honolulu Chapter is … Read More
Klaus Wyrtki, a pioneering oceanographer and former professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, has been honored by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature for his groundbreaking contributions to oceanography and climate science. Wyrtki, who died in 2013, was a leading expert in ocean circulation … Read More
Posted to SOEST News on January 31, 2025 by Marcie Grabowski Malte Stuecker Malte Stuecker, associate professor in SOEST, was appointed as director of the International Pacific Research Center (IPRC), with a start date of February 1, 2025. Stuecker, who has a dual appointment … Read More
Remote control eddies: upwelled nutrients boost productivity around Hawaiian Islands Posted on October 30,2024 by Marcie Grabowski Beyond colorful coral reefs and diverse nearshore ecosystems, Pacific Ocean waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands have comparatively little marine life and low biological … Read More
Posted on September 18, 2024 by Marcie Grabowski Malte Stuecker Malte Stuecker, associate professor in SOEST, won the James B. Macelwane Medal from the American Geophysical Union (AGU) for his significant contributions to Earth and space science. As part of the award, … Read More
In recognition of excellence in teaching, research and mentorship, three faculty members were honored with SOEST awards at a ceremony on April 26, 2023. “The highpoint of my week happened this morning,” said Chip Fletcher, interim Dean of SOEST after … Read More
Congratulations Dr. Rosie Alegado for being awarded the Board of Regents Medal for Excellence for Teaching. As stated by the Dean of SOEST, Dr. Chip Fletcher, “You bring honor and recognition to the entire school with this achievement, and you extend … Read More
Malte Stuecker, assistant professor in the Department of Oceanography and the International Pacific Research Center, is the recipient of the 2023 Early Career Scientist medal in physical ocean science from the International Association for the Physical Sciences of the Oceans (IAPSO). IAPSO is one of … Read More
It is a great pleasure to announce that Gabrielle Stedman has been awarded the 2023 George and Mona Elmore Award in Oceanography from the ARCS Foundation Honolulu Chapter. The award of $5,000 is presented to a Oceanography graduate student who demonstrates the potential to … Read More
It is a great pleasure to announce that Anamica Bedi de Silva is the Fall 2022 recipient of the STAR Achievement Scholarship. This award of $1,730 is presented to Oceanography graduate student(s) for academic performance, papers published, participation at conferences … Read More