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4worldlovers: Our Astronomers study everything from the Sun to the structure of the Universe, using the best observing sites in the world

Our world-class degree programs include a PhD in Astronomy, an undergraduate BA in Astronomy, and a BS in Astrophysics

To be the premier institution for astronomy research and education, locally, nationally, and internationally, that is respectful of the local culture.

The University of Hawai‘i is located in the most diverse community and environment in the world. We are a globally recognized center of learning and research, with a kuleana to serve the people and places of Hawaiʻi and our neighbors in the Pacific. The IfA’s mission is to advance scientific understanding of the origin and nature of the universe, by conducting high-impact research, developing new technologies to observe the cosmos, defending the planet from potentially hazardous asteroids, and sharing knowledge of astronomy through education and outreach, in particular engaging with the native Hawaiian community.

Valuing science as a way to illuminate our place in the universe

4worldlovers: UH Manoa Physics Professor Susanne Still and a collaboration team from Simon Fraser University received funding from a joint grant given by the Foundational Questions Institute (FQXI). In a letter of on August 3rd, 2023 of Physical Review Letters, the joint theory-and-experiment effort verifies that engines which are utilizing information to exploit non-equilibrium forces show significantly improved energy harvesting performance.


Professor John G. Learned, a world authority in particle astrophysics, is the recipient of the 2023 Yodh Prize award. The Yodh Prize recognizes a scientist whose research career has had a major impact on the understanding of cosmic rays. The Prize also invites the awardee to UCI for a public presentation, seminar and further festivities in the late Fall of 2023. Professor Learned has authored more than 300 publications and has ore than 47,000 citations. He has been a pioneer in launching a new field of particle astrophysics. Professor Learned said, “There is great satisfaction in being recognized by one’s peers for having a long and successful career in investigating the mysteries of physics.”


Retired University of Hawaiʻi physicist Michael Jones believes the film “Oppenheimer” will make people aware of the grave dangers of nuclear weapons on “The Converstation” with host Russell Subiono of Hawaii Public Radio. Dr. Jones hopes scientists will continue to do everything in their power to prevent the use of weapons of mass destruction.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory hosted the 45th meeting of the US-Japan Science and Technology Cooperation Program in High Energy Physics in Hawai’i. More than 100 experts gathered at the East-West Center to network and stimulate connections with funding agencies and researchers in the U.S. and Japan.

Emeritus Professor Robert (Bob) John Cence, aged 92 of Honolulu passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2023 after a brief illness. He was recruited in 1961 to help build the newly formed Physics PhD program at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. He was one of the first hires to this program after statehood. Bob is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Helena, his son Alan and daughter Lynda, his additional children Ann Mulhauser, Mats Wallin, Lars Wallin, and Helena Wallin-Miller, and by his numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

To honor Bob’s legacy, the family suggests donations to the Robert J. Cence Equity and Access Fund at the University of Hawaii Foundation to support first generation college students. Please direct check donations to Fund #130-2770-4 or give directly online at UH Foundation.

Five UH Mānoa scientists in the Department of Physics & Astronomy and Hawai’i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology have been awarded almost $3M in a 3-year project to develop technology for the NASA Cosmic Ray Lunar Sounder (CoRaLS) mission, initiated by a joint effort between UH Mānoa and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab. The members of the team are principal investigator Prof. Peter Gorham, co-investigator Prof. Gary Varner, co-investigator graduate student Remy Prechelt, Prof. Paul Lucey, post-doctoral researcher Emily Costello and Instrument physicist Christian Miki. The UH team will work with colleagues from the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, the University of Chicago and Ohio State University on the project.

The National Research Council rankings of graduate programs has placed UH Mānoa Department of Physics and Astronomy in the top 12 of all US programs. The department has an extensive laboratory and classroom building, Watanabe Hall. It has about 37,000 square feet of research and teaching laboratories, shops, classrooms with special demonstration facilities, and student study rooms. The Institute for Astronomy building, located above the Mānoa campus, is a greatly expanded facility for research in astronomy and astrophysics.

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We are a leader in undergraduate research experiences for Hawaiʻi’s community college students, and you’ll get a chance to gain real-world experience and professional skills whether it’s in a class project or funded by one of our grant programs. Most of all, we’re a community of faculty, staff, and peer mentors that just want to get to know you and help you figure out what degree pathway and career options are right for you. This site was created by Kapiʻolani Community College STEM students just for you.

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30 students from Keʻelikōlani Middle School visited and learned about STEM at Kapiʻolani Community College. Three 35-minute rotating workshops were conducted where students learned about

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Lassner announced his plan to retire in 2024 in a message to the UH Board of Regents on September 19.


UH looks to support survivors of the Maui wildfires by providing scholarships to Lahainaluna High School Class of 2024 students.


EasyPost Hawaiʻi Bowl, Hawaiʻi Bowl Foundation and partners help Maui public schools

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When you arrive to the star show you will be greeted and meet your fellow star explorers. The star show will start off describing the night sky and how the stars move across the sky. This will be related to how the Polynesians used the stars for navigation. As we trace the Hawaii Star Lines with the use of a powerful green laser that gives the appearance of touching the stars above, the stars will be named in Hawaiian as well as other cultural languages if applicable with guests in attendance.

This will be followed by the use of giant computerized telescope(s) where guests view the universe up close and personal, seeing inside the craters of the Moon to the rings of Saturn, Jupiter in color with its moons, other planets, and out into the galaxy and beyond, going through the life cycle of the stars from newborn baby star clusters to multi-colored star systems and on to the remnants of exploded stars. While the viewing takes place, additional discussions with guests take place covering any number of topics of interest with the star explorers in the group, ranging from the science behind the astronomy to other cultural understandings and mythologies around the world.

Last, but not least, a camera telescope will also be projecting deep space images (in color) onto a screen for all to see; and to take home digitally afterwards through cell phone transfers. All star shows are hosted by an astronomer.

In summary, hop on the starlight express and don’t get left light-years behind. Reserve your place in the universe today. Join the thousands of people of all ages from all over the world who have experienced the unbelievable, seeing the unseen as they had never seen it before. A time traveling wayfinding journey across space and time, where romancing under the Stars Above Hawaii is your ticket to staying forever young!

I had a great time. I would enjoy coming to see the event again. – Disney Management

Very interesting and interactive; my girls enjoyed themselves; so did daddy. – Marriott Management


I envy you the viewing conditions on the island. Thanks again for two fun evenings. – NASA Employee

The views through your eyepiece are incredibly clear and excellent. It brings out so many unseen stars. – Hubble Heritage Institute Employee