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MIT students from Hawaii in the last 10 years

500

MIT alumni in Hawaii

4,240

MITx learners in Hawaii

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An MIT astrophysicist smiling at his desk, wearing glasses and a dark shirt, with papers and photos pinned to a bulletin board behind him.

Research pulled Michael McDonald in and it won’t let go

MIT astrophysicist Michael McDonald has deepened our understanding of galaxies through his research at Hawaii’s world-class observatories.

Scientific illustration of a circular phylogenetic tree showing horizontal gene transfer among bacteria, surrounded by cross-section images of bacterial cells on a blue background.

Scientists discover a new way of sharing genetic information in a common ocean microbe

Researchers at MIT and the University of Hawaii at Manoa found a novel method of genetic transfer in the ocean's most abundant photosynthetic organism.

A group of researchers with backpacks hiking through a misty native forest landscape during climate fieldwork.

Fieldwork class examines signs of climate change in Hawaii

An MIT fieldwork class brought students to Hawaii to research climate change, invasive species, and volcanic smog from Kilauea's sulfur dioxide emissions.

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Astronomers may have found a signature of life on Venus

MIT researchers, collaborating with astronomers in Hawaii, detected phosphine gas in the atmosphere of Venus — a potential indicator of life.

Portrait of an MIT researcher smiling outdoors in front of lush green taro fields and forested hills in Hawaii.

A reciprocal relationship with the land in Hawaiʻi

As an MIT student, Aja Grande PhD ’24 drew inspiration from her Hawaiian heritage, fostering a relationship with the land that shaped her academic journey.

A solar-powered volcanic air pollution monitor mounted on a pole at a Hawaiian school, with the ocean and green landscape visible in the background.

New approach could change how we track extreme air pollution events

MIT researchers developed a novel method for tracking extreme air pollution events, using low-cost sensors during a 2018 volcanic eruption in Hawaii.

Long-exposure photograph of powerful ocean waves crashing against jagged volcanic lava rock formations on a Hawaiian coastline, with silky white surf and blue water.

Scientists quantify how wave power drives coastal erosion

Working in Hawaii, MIT scientists developed a method to quantify how wave power erodes coastlines, which could help protect Hawaii’s vulnerable shores.

Deep space telescope image showing a galaxy cluster with interacting galaxies and a pink star-forming region at center, surrounded by distant stars and galaxies against a black background.

MIT astronomers discover new galaxy clusters hiding in plain sight

MIT astronomers uncovered previously hidden galaxy clusters using data from the Hawaiian-based Pan-STARRS telescope.

Aerial view of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, with turquoise ocean waters, palm-lined shore, and high-rise hotels backed by the Ko'olau Mountains.

MIT works with Hawaii employers

MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in Hawaii:

Amazon
Hawaii Energy
University of Hawaii at Manoa
US Air Force
US Army
US Coast Guard
US Marines
US Navy
Walmart

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MIT alumni make a difference in Hawaii

Hawaii organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include Boeing; Monk’s Delight Kona Coffee; Oceanit Laboratories; the Pacific Air Forces; Tripler Army Medical Center; the US Navy; and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

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