Exploring Earth, Ocean, Space: Public invited to graduate student research symposium

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The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) will host its first-ever graduate student-led research symposium that is open to the public. The symposium, Exploring Earth, Ocean, and Space Science to Address Today’s Challenges and Shape Tomorrow’s Solutions, is a two-day event that will feature oral presentations, posters, and networking opportunities highlighting cutting-edge research at SOEST.

Scheduled for November 13 and 14, the goal of the symposium is to foster meaningful connections among SOEST researchers, local legislators, community organizations, and the broader public in order to share knowledge, inspire collaboration, and advance solutions for a changing planet. 

“Now more than ever, addressing challenges in our natural and built environments requires cross-sector collaboration between academia, government, non-profits, and industry” shared Blake Stoner-Osborne, one of the co-organizers for the event and oceanography graduate student. “We hope to showcase current SOEST research, engage local decision-makers and community members in discussions about how science can inform policy, stewardship, and innovation, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among SOEST departments and research groups.”

The SOEST symposium provides a platform for scientists to share their research and facilitate conversations outside of academia through presentations and posters in themed sessions:

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

Fostering collaboration for a resilient future

SOEST is extending a special invitation to participants from outside the university, including local legislators, policy makers, community organizations, educators, industry professionals, and donors who are interested in learning about, getting involved with, supporting, and/or applying SOEST research. Attendees can expect to come away with a clearer understanding of how SOEST’s research supports stewardship, innovation, and informed decision-making for Hawai‘i and the Pacific.

“By inviting these groups, we aim to strengthen connections between the University of Hawai‘i and the broader community, ensuring that SOEST’s scientific discoveries have positive and lasting impacts across Hawai‘i and the Pacific,” said Darren Lerner, interim associate dean for research at SOEST. 

Parking is available in the Zone 20 structure for a $5 daily fee, with limited free parking nearby. Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided both days.

Click here to register to attend.