Exploring Earth, Ocean, and Space Science to Address Today’s Challenges and Shape Tomorrow’s Solutions

You are invited to the first-ever SOEST Symposium on November 13-14, 2025, at the Imin International Conference Center, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Parking is available in the Zone 20 structure for $5/day, with limited free parking nearby. Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided both days. This event will feature oral presentations, posters, and networking opportunities highlighting cutting-edge research at UH Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.

The goal of the Symposium is to foster dialogue among researchers, legislators, donors, and community members—sharing discoveries, identifying knowledge gaps, and collaborating to chart future directions for Hawaiʻi and beyond.

Symposium themes include:

  • Ocean, Earth, and Space Processes;
  • Global Environmental Change;
  • Building Resiliency;
  • Innovative Technologies;
  • Pacific Islands Research: From Ridge to Reef to Ridge; and
  • New Frontiers in Science

Please RSVP via the Google form link. Questions? Please contact the event organizers Blake Stoner-Osbourne (blakeso@hawaii.edu), Victoria Assad (vassad@hawaii.edu), or Carla Baizeau (cbaizeau@hawaii.edu). We look forward to seeing you at the event!