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Collector donates thousands of shells to UOG Biorepository
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.
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G3 Makerspace kicks off plastic collection drive to refurbish school desks
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
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
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.
UOG Biorepository, Marine Lab and NAVFAC host sea sponge workshop
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.
UOG School of Engineering research at G3 Makerspace explores plastic as construction material
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.
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
New G3 Conservation Corps members in motion
Previous Next A second cycle of sustainability leaders kicked off their first week under one of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative’s most highly mobilized
Students will gain hands-on experience and mentorship through STEM internship
Guam NSF EPSCoR welcomes 10 undergraduate students to its 2022 Student Research Experience! These students will gain valuable research experience and mentorship this year by
Near Peer mentorship guides student researchers’ self-actualization, contributions to STEM growth
Student researchers, under the National Science Foundation Inclusion Across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science Supporting Emerging Aquatic
Guam Green Growth Makerspace and Innovation Hub now open at CHamoru Village
Guam Green Growth celebrated the grand opening of its G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub yesterday in three houses at the CHamoru Village in
Guam NSF EPSCoR welcomes new Education and Workforce Development Program Associate
Guam NSF EPSCoR welcomes Emily Wendte as its new Education and Workforce Development Program Associate. As part of the education and workforce development division, Wendte
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)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Guam NSF-EPSCoR’s Guam Ecosystems Collaboratorium for Corals and Oceans Seed Funding Grant
NSF Guam EPSCoR launches new monthly podcast
NSF Guam EPSCOR is happy to announce the launch of a new monthly podcast series, “Tåsi Talks.” The podcast will feature updates and interviews with
Guam Green Growth recognizes first cohort of Conservation Corps graduates
An innovative program designed to establish the foundation for workforce development in an emerging green economy achieved a milestone this month by holding its first graduation. The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Initiative recognized its first batch of conservation corps graduates on Friday, Nov.
UOG alumnus creates mural for professor
Constance Sartor, a UOG Master of Science in Biology, poses next to the giant clam mural she painted for UOG Assistant Professor Sarah Lemer. The
EPSCoR researcher participates in a collaborative paper on genetic data recording
A report that brought together researchers all over the United States highlights the need to address gaps in data recording to improve biological diversity monitoring across the globe. Justin Berg, a University of Guam EPSCoR graduate research