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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 graduate student studying Guam’s native freshwater eels
Previous Next From UOG.edu Karina Mejia, a graduate biology student at the University of Guam within the National Science Foundation EPSCoR program, and her research
Laurie Raymundo signs on as director of the University of Guam Marine Laboratory
History has been made with the creation of a permanent director’s position at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory. During its 52 years of existence,
UOG Marine Lab conducts first coral genetics research on the Mariana Islands of Maug, Pagan, and Sarigan
University of Guam Assistant Professor Sarah Lemer collects a coral sample from the caldera of the Maug Islands in May. She is part of a
Graduate students publish paper on upside-down jellyfish
A new study by University of Guam researchers has found that differences in upside-down jellyfish populations found in Guam waters may be environmentally driven. The
Student researchers from Palau and CNMI explore mangrove sites
Previous Next In June, participants of the Micronesia Summer Bridge to Bachelor’s Program from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Palau started their
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
Guam EPSCoR students gearing up for SACNAS 2024
From corals to crabs, a group of Guam NSF EPSCoR students are preparing to present posters of their research at the 2024 Society for Advancement
UOG and DFS celebrate conservation and native flowers with sustainable art exhibit
Sustainability is growing with the launch of the University of Guam and DFS “Guam in Bloom” sustainable art exhibit. A crowd gathered at the T
Guam NSF EPSCoR holds coding and robotics workshop with GTA
The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub partnered with GTA to host a two-day coding and robotics workshop. Nine students aged
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)
UOG Scientists Seek Genetic Reasons for Coral Reef Survival
High-tech genome mapping of coral species from Guam’s marine environment put scientists from the University of Guam’s Marine Laboratory at the forefront of coral reef
Summer Research Experience
Guam EPSCOR is a 5-year, $6 million grant at the University of Guam that aims to develop a Guam Ecosystems Collaboratorium in order to ensure
Guam EPSCoR Team to Test Genetics of Coral
By testing if genetics plays a part in corals’ survival in extreme environments, Marine Lab scientists hope to slow down the decline of coral reefs
CONGRATULATIONS, GUAM! UOG Announces $6M Grant Award for Marine Research
Students will have opportunities to engage in unique undergraduate and graduate research experiences with EPSCoR faculty. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $6