A retired shell enthusiast recently donated thousands of shells to the Guam NSF EPSCoR Biorepository, many of which were collected on Guam during the 1960s, to be added to its historical collection.

Navigating Home fellow Justin Cruz, who is assigned to the G3 Makerspace & Innovation Hub, checks the surface of the desk prototype that he created. The G3 Makerspace is collecting recyclable plastics to support a new project aimed at refurbishing school desks.

G3 Makerspace kicks off plastic collection drive to refurbish school desks

Louella Losinio August 26, 2025

The Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub (G3 Makerspace) has started a campaign to collect recyclable plastics in support of a new project to refurbish school desks. This initiative aims to provide a sustainable solution to a common problem in schools and address a significant challenge in waste management on island.

Collector donates thousands of shells to UOG Biorepository

Christian Sumalpong August 4, 2025

A retired shell enthusiast recently donated thousands of shells to the Guam NSF EPSCoR Biorepository, many of which were collected on Guam during the 1960s, to be added to its historical collection.

Tulane University biodiversity researchers visit Guam EPSCoR Biorepository, conduct workshops

Ruzelle Judicpa August 4, 2025

Scientists from Tulane University’s Biodiversity Research Institute (TUBRI) collaborated with the University of Guam NSF EPSCoR Biorepository in April, leading a series of workshops focused on biodiversity technologies.

Participants of the UOG Marine Lab & NAVFAC Porifera workshop gather after a sea sponge specimen collecting session.

UOG Biorepository, Marine Lab and NAVFAC host sea sponge workshop

Christian Sumalpong July 23, 2025

The University of Guam Marine Laboratory and Guam NSF EPSCoR Biorepository conducted a two-day workshop focused on Porifera—commonly known as sea sponges—bringing together researchers, students and marine professionals for hands-on learning and fieldwork.

Ernesto Guades, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of Guam School of Engineering, works with COMPASS NextGen undergraduate interns to prepare a plastic lumber prototype using an extruder machine at the Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub.

UOG School of Engineering research at G3 Makerspace explores plastic as construction material

Louella Losinio July 8, 2025

The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub is collaborating with Ernesto Guades, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of Guam School of Engineering, on a research project exploring how certain types of recyclable plastic can be prototyped into construction materials.

Dr. Terry Donaldson: From cold Lake Michigan to sunny Guam

Ruzelle Judicpa October 31, 2024

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

Bioblitz survey finds false spider crab in Guam

Ruzelle Judicpa October 29, 2024

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

Collaborative study yields new research instrument

Christian Sumalpong October 26, 2024

Dr. Bastian Bentlage, PhD, Associate Professor of Bioinformatics, assembles a coral research instrument developed by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. After a detour to Alabama

Lasley ready to bring crab education to students on Guam in latest CHalan Deskubre

Kyle Mandapat October 10, 2024

Crabs have always had a special place in Robert Lasley’s heart, and now he is sharing that love to help educate students on Guam. As

Coral research could have big implications for Guam’s future

Kyle Mandapat September 10, 2024

Research by Reilly Kleven at the University of Guam (UOG) has revealed the remarkable growth potential of branching Lithophyllum coralline algae, a vital component of

STEM internship offers hands-on experience to students

Amanda Dedicatoria January 27, 2022

Ten undergraduate students will gain valuable research experience and mentorship this year through the Guam NSF EPSCoR Student Research Experience. Ten undergraduate students will gain

Five students accepted to STEM summer research program

Amanda Dedicatoria January 20, 2022

Anela Duenas, a biology major and 2021 NSF SEAS research fellow, will study vegetable crop science under the mentorship of Francesco Di Gioia, an assistant

Search for Guam’s next conservation force underway

Guam EPSCoR January 11, 2022

Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps members examine honeybee hives at a ranch on Aug. 10, 2021 in Malesso’, Guam. Christopher Rosario, a local apiarist

Come spark new industries in new Guam Green Growth Makerspace

Guam EPSCoR December 27, 2021

Previous Next Entrepreneurs and creators throughout the island can put their innovative abilities to work and transform waste into marketable products at one convenient location

Students present and win at STEM conference

Amanda Dedicatoria December 22, 2021

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UOG NSF EPSCoR welcomes Dr. Michalis Mihalitsis, the Biorepository's new assistant professor of vertebrate morphology.

UOG NSF EPSCoR Biorepository welcomes new fish expert

Ruzelle Judicpa April 15, 2025

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.