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Recent ARCS Events

Honolulu's 2023 ARCS Scholar Awards were presented in May at Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki.

  • Corrisa Hayes with award certificate
  • Matthew Nakamura with certificate
  • Corrisa Hayes, Matthew Nakamura, Shunagh Robbins
  • Holden Jones with certificate
  • Shane Goettl with certificate
  • Leon Tran with certificate
  • Katherine Ackerman with certificate
  • Gabrielle Stedman with certificate
  • Evan Kelly with certificate
  • Anna Payne with certificate
  • Connor Auge with certificate
  • Nina Allan with certificate
  • Lance Nunes with certificate
  • Troy Odo with certificate
  • Lauren Braley with certificate
  • Tyler Goodearly with certificate
  • Katherine Ackerman with Jacqueline Maly

To Quote a Scholar: Mason Russo

Mason Russo in front of poster

"I have conducted comprehensive studies on two invasive insect pests in the Hawaiian Islands that are severely impacting Hawaiian ecosystems. The coconut rhinoceros beetle is spreading fast across Oahu and has reached other islands. The hala scale impacts native coastal hala forests."

Besides offsetting the high cost of living in Hawai‘i, funds from the 2024 Maybelle F. Roth ARCS Scholar and Honolulu Scholar of the Year awards would allow Mason Russo to return to Asia if an initial survey produces promising biological control agents for the battle against destructive insects that threaten Hawai‘i trees.

Scholar Update: Lunar Luminary Paul Lucey

Dr. Paul Lucey in labsuit

"When I began research in planetary science as an undergraduate, I saw it as a tangible way to explore space and make meaningful contributions to that endeavor. As time passed, I have enjoyed helping many students do the same, and watch them become successful scientists."

1987 Honolulu ARCS Scholar Dr. Paul Lucey received the NASA Eugene Shoemaker Distinguished Scientist Medal recipient for lifetime achievement in the study of the Moon and other rocky planets. A professor in the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa's Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, he has been instrumental in developing imaging spectrometers for NASA. His use of hyperspectral imagery to efficiently map lunar materials and quantitative modeling of near-infrared spectra have generated key insights regarding the composition of the lunar crust and interior. Read more

To Quote a Scholar: Lucas Ellison

Ellison Lucas speaking into microphone

"The grant will cover travel to one or two conferences that I would not be able to attend otherwise."

2024 Toby Lee ARCS Scholar Lucas Ellison uses data from past droughts to analyze the performance of climate simulation models to better predict the impact of climate change.