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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.
University of Guam Marine Laboratory celebrates 50 years
The University of Guam Marine Laboratory celebrated 50 years of science and service to the Pacific region on May 7th, 2022. During the event, UOGML
2022 Student Research Experience: Meet our Student Participants!!
Jacquelyn Cabusi This year, Guam NSF EPSCoR welcomed 10 undergraduate students from the University of Guam to its Student Research Experience. From coastal oceanography to
Study explores effects of nutrient pollution on Guam reefs
The coral samples were exposed to varying levels of ammonium and will monitor how the corals respond over time. Ammonium is a chemical form of
Challenges, way forward for STEM research-industry development discussed
Members of the Guam Science and Technology Steering Committee continue to conceptualize a plan to augment the island’s STEM capacity and sustain various industries enabled
Newly discovered diatom species named after UOG researcher
A newly discovered diatom species was named after Christopher Lobban, a University of Guam professor emeritus of biology. After naming around 80 diatom species since
G3 partner GUMA holds graduation ceremony
Previous image Next image Guam Unique Merchandise & Art (GUMA) held a graduation ceremony for its current batch of entrepreneurs on Saturday, July 29, at
Tramonte defends master’s thesis
On June 13, 2023, Guam NSF EPSCoR Graduate Research Assistant Carlos Tramonte defended his Master of Science in Biology thesis at the University of Guam
UOG alum takes part in prestigious marine biology program
University of Guam alum Gabriella Prelosky is one of 15 students selected nationwide to participate in the highly competitive Woods Hole Diversity Partnership Education Program
Guam NSF EPSCoR assists with post-typhoon food distribution
Guam NSF EPSCoR joined the Guam Green Growth Initiative and the University of Guam Sea Grant in packing and distributing food to the island community
UOG graduate student earns NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Guam NSF EPSCoR Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Carlos Tramonte will pursue doctoral work at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with the support of the
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