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UOG welcomes researchers for coral restoration collaboration
In April 2025, the University of Guam welcomed visiting researchers as part of an ongoing collaboration on the development of a new research instrument that can be used to assess the bleaching risk of different types of coral.
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Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps now recruiting for fifth season
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) is now accepting applications for its upcoming fifth season. This five-month program provides twelve adults with valuable hands-on experience in environmental conservation and sustainability to develop the workforce for the emerging green economy.
UOG and Mactech to hold two-day computer repair workshop
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub will partner with MacTech Guam to host a computer repair workshop. The event aimed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to repair and maintain their own computers, promoting sustainability and reducing electronic waste.
Near Peer students reflect on 2024 experiences
From fostering independence to establishing a clear career path — the 12 students who participated in the 2024 Guam NSF EPSCoR Student Research Experience (SRE) and the Guam NSF SEAS Islands Alliance undergraduate fellowship shared their insights at a final Neer Peer mentorship meeting in November.
UOG’s Donaldson co-authors paper on fish that communicate with sound
University of Guam Professor of Ichthyology Terry Donaldson recently co-authored a paper on bioacoustic communication within the family Holocentridae, a group of marine fishes commonly known as squirrelfishes and soldierfishes. These fishes are known to communicate by sound production. The paper, “Sounds as taxonomic indicators in holocentrid fishes,” was a collaboration with Marine Banse, Eric Parmentier and Estrelle Bertimes (University of Liege, Belgium), David Lecchini (PSL University, French Polynesia), and Frederic Bertucci (University of Montpelier, France).
University of Guam invites abstracts for 2025 Conference on Island Sustainability
The University of Guam (UOG) is now accepting abstracts for the 16th annual Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2025), a premier gathering for researchers, policymakers, and community members dedicated to building a more sustainable future for island communities.
UOG student headed to the Arctic for climate change research
Loreto Paulino Jr. was one of 11 students selected nationwide to go on an Arctic research expedition this July called the Polaris Project. Chemistry major
Meet Robert Lasley: Crustacean biologist and new biorepository associate curator
The Guam Ecosystems Collaboratorium for Corals and Oceans (GECCO) Biorepository, a new marine biodiversity collection operated by Guam NSF EPSCoR (National Science Foundation – Established
Visiting scholar talks nurseryfish, megamouth shark research at UOG Marine Laboratory
During his time on Guam, Berra gave three presentations to UOG Marine Laboratory students and faculty regarding his work studying nurseryfish in Australia, the challenges
Richard Randall: The life of a naturalist
Guam NSF EPSCoR is paying tribute to one of its finest in Professor Emeritus Richard “Dick” Randall, who passed away late last year at the
Graduate student presents at American Society of Naturalists Conference
Kenzie Pollard, a University of Guam graduate biology student and Guam NSF EPSCoR Graduate Research Assistant, presented her research at the 2023 American Society of
University of Guam invites abstracts for 2025 Conference on Island Sustainability
The University of Guam (UOG) is now accepting abstracts for the 16th annual Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2025), a premier gathering for researchers, policymakers, and community members dedicated to building a more sustainable future for island communities.
G3 Makerspace collaborates with Nenpire
On November 16, the question “What are you good at?” was written at the top of the board at the Guam Green Growth Makerspace and
Guam NSF EPSCoR students shine at largest diversity conference in the country
University of Guam (UOG) student researchers made a strong showing at the 2024 Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference, held in Phoenix, Arizona; bringing together thousands of scientists, engineers, and students from across the nation.
UOG EPSCoR graduate students spotlight coral research at national conference
Anela Duenas presents her research on corals at the 28th National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) conference. The conference was
UOG unveils latest issue of CHalan Deskubre children’s STEM magazine
Students got a chance to see the view from under the sea as the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Initiative unveiled the cover of
UOG NSF EPSCoR Biorepository welcomes new fish expert
Born and raised in Greece by the Mediterranean Sea, Michalis Mihalitsis, Ph.D., gained an interest in fish as a child, fishing with his family and keeping aquariums in his home. He went on to study marine biology and earned his Ph.D. at James Cook University, studying the ecology of predatory fishes.
Meet the admin team: Glenn Meno and Annalyn Bansil
Sitting right at the entrance of the Dean’s Circle is the Guam NSF EPSCoR Admin Office, where grant assistant Glenn Meno and financial analyst Annalyn Bansil claim to be their home away from home.
Dr. Terry Donaldson: From cold Lake Michigan to sunny Guam
Dr. Terry Donaldson, PhD, an ichthyologist, discusses how his passion for fish brought him to Guam. He is currently serving as the principal investigator and
Guam NSF EPSCoR welcomes new student researchers
Nicole Pineda Daniel Urbano MaryJolleen Perez Ave Lyn Medina Mya Ngemaes SRE: This year, Guam NSF EPSCoR welcomed five undergraduate students from the University
2023 GRA: Meet our graduate research assistants!
ANELA DUENAS DIANA NOTO NIKKO GALANTO Since joining the Guam NSF EPSCoR Graduate Research Assistantship program, these graduate students will receive mentorship, training, and fieldwork
Galarion is EPSCoR’s new research computing facilitator
Hark Galarion, who has a background in computer science from various institutions including the University of Guam, joins EPSCoR ((Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research)
G3 Makerspace collaborates with Nenpire
On November 16, the question “What are you good at?” was written at the top of the board at the Guam Green Growth Makerspace and
UOG EPSCoR graduate students spotlight coral research at national conference
Anela Duenas presents her research on corals at the 28th National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) conference. The conference was
Bioblitz survey finds false spider crab in Guam
Above is an Elamena castanea, a false spider crab found in Guam during the first Bioblitz this year. Photo credit: Dr. Robert Lasley, PhD. Among
UOG accepting applications for paid student research program
The University of Guam is now accepting applications for the Student Research Experience (SRE) program for undergraduate students for the 2025 term. The program is
UOG unveils latest issue of CHalan Deskubre children’s STEM magazine
Students got a chance to see the view from under the sea as the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Initiative unveiled the cover of