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ARCS Foundation Honolulu Chapter has awarded nearly $2 million in unrestricted awards to hundreds of fledgling scientists who seek to understand our world, improve our lives, protect our environment and create new technologies. From the inner workings of living cells to the composition of the farthest galaxies, their work continues to expand our horizons.

Video Conversations Highlight Scholar Research

Hydrogeology scholar Trista McKenzie meets the donor who made her ARCS Award possible and describes techniques she uses to monitor isle water quality.

Video Conversations Highlight Scholar Research

Hydrogeology scholar Trista McKenzie meets the donor who made her ARCS Award possible and discusses her use of field, lab and machine-learning techniques to monitor isle water quality.

Honolulu Scholar Alum Stars in Book Talks

Honolulu ARCS Scholar and University of Washington astronomer shares both science and behind-the-scenes stories of astronomy in her book for everyday readers.

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Gain access to events both social and educational, such as our Heart of Gold luncheon featuring returning Scholar Alum Dr. Philomene Verlaan, center.

Bread(fruit) of Life: Honolulu Scholar Alum Honored for Efforts

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Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 12:00

As a major food staple throughout the Pacific Islands and around the Pacific Rim, breadfruit an essential agrosecurity crop. Its biggest advocate may well be ARCS Scholar alumna Diane Ragone, who is credited with creating and curating the largest and most diverse breadfruit conservation collection in the world. On Nov. 14...

AI for Early Detection

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 12:00

Arianna Bunnell is pursuing her PhD in computer science at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, with an appointment at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center. Her research utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance breast imaging—specifically, mammography and ultrasound—with the goal of expanding access to early cancer detection.

“At the highest...

Tales of Two Atolls, A Honolulu Pau Hana Talk

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Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 12:00

Join seabird ecologist Beth Flint and marine journalist Susan Scott for a trip through the natural and unnatural histories of Johnston and Palmyra Atolls in a free hybrid talk hosted by ARCS Honolulu Chapter on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Some of the least visited sites on Earth, these islands, reefs, and pelagic...