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University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
College of Natural Sciences

STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER

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University of Hawai'i at Mānoa - College of Natural Sciences

STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER

Are you a current Natural Science Major?

Schedule with STAR Balance
Excluding appointments with Mathematics and Physics Major advisors

Opportunities

  • Events

    Mānoa Political Internship Application Orientation

    Applications for the Fall 2025 Mānoa Political Internships are due on February 15th, at 11:59pm (HST) via the STAR Scholarship System! Check out the two early application orientations fore the semester ends on Wednesday, December 4th (4PM - 5PM) and Thursday, December 12 (5 PM-6 PM).


    Cybersecurity Resiliency in Industrial Control Systems (PER-398)

    Sponsored by the Hawaii Office of Homeland Security, the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) is offering free cybersecurity training workshops! Register for the Cybersecurity Resiliency in Industrial Control Systems (PER-398) on Wednesday, December 11 from 8AM-5PM.

    Yoga for Academic Wellness Event

    The Student Success Center, in collaboration with the Office of Student Academic Success, will host Yoga for Academic Wellness sessions this December. These classes, designed for all levels, aim to enhance both mental well-being and academic performance. Led by certified instructor Kayoko, the sessions will take place on December 3rd, 10th, and 19th from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM in Queen Liliʻuokalani Center (QLC) 412. Space is limited, and registration is encouraged on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions.

    2025 Submillimeter Array Interferometry School

    The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard and Smithsonian, alongside ASIAA and U.H. will be holding a school in Hilo from January 6-10, 2025. The goal of the school is to provide a broad knowledge of interferometry and data reduction techniques at (sub)millimeter wavelengths for graduate students, postdocs and scientists outside the field of sub-mm interferometry. Some travel support for early-career researchers will be available as needed for participation.

    NSA Codebreaker Challenge 2024

    ​NSA is always recruiting bright determined individuals to help protect our country! Are you up to the challenge? Nation-State Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are targeting their Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors. The infiltration and sabotage of U.S. military operations must be stopped by leveraging skills in reverse engineering, vulnerability research and exploitation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cryptanalysis, forensics, and programming. The event will take place from September 16, 2024, to January 17, 2025.

  • Co-Curricular

    CVI Summer Research at Stanford

    The Stanford Cardiovascular Institute has an exciting summer internship opportunity for students interested in research in the fields of cardiovascular or pulmonary science!

    NSA Codebreaker Challenge 2024

    ​NSA is always recruiting bright determined individuals to help protect our country! Are you up to the challenge? Nation-State Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are targeting their Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors. The infiltration and sabotage of U.S. military operations must be stopped by leveraging skills in reverse engineering, vulnerability research and exploitation, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cryptanalysis, forensics, and programming. The event will take place from September 16, 2024, to January 17, 2025.

    Application for FLBS Summer Session 2025 is open!

    The online application portal for FLBS Summer Session 2025 is now open!
     
    Bio Station summer courses are field based and experiential. Students spend the summer gaining hands-on ecological experience in the beautiful outdoors of Northwest Montana. This is a fantastic opportunity for college students (undergraduates and graduates) to learn something new or grow their knowledge. This experience helps student be more competitive for internships and the post college workforce.

    Study Away in the USA with National Student Exchange (NSE)

    ​The National Student Exchange program offers an affordable opportunity for students to spend 1-2 semesters studying at partner campuses across the U.S., Canada, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Applications for Spring 2025, as well as Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 are being accepted now. The priority application deadline for SY 25-26 is February 15, 2025, with final deadlines varying by campus.

  • Directed Research
  • Internships

    Mānoa Political Internship Application Orientation

    Applications for the Fall 2025 Mānoa Political Internships are due on February 15th, at 11:59pm (HST) via the STAR Scholarship System! Check out the two early application orientations fore the semester ends on Wednesday, December 4th (4PM - 5PM) and Thursday, December 12 (5 PM-6 PM).


    First Term 2025 Field Support and Rescue Program Internship

    Are you passionate about protecting Hawai‘i’s marine animals and their ocean home? Apply now for the 1st Are you passionate about protecting Hawai‘i’s marine animals and their ocean home? This is your chance to make a real impact while gaining hands-on experience! As an HMAR intern, you'll work with Hawaiian monk seals, sea turtles, and seabirds, assisting with field responses, animal assessments, and interventions like rescues and rehabilitation at our HMAR Care Center. Dive into public outreach, educating the community about these incredible species and the importance of ocean health. Plus, you’ll help with critical tasks like data collection, hotline management, and coordinating field responders. The deadline to apply is on December 15th, 2024.

    One Health Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate Program

    Interested in human, animal, and environmental health? The One Health Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate Program at the University of Hawaiʻi is a 15-credit certificate that prepares students with the skills and knowledge to work collaboratively across disciplines to solve complex problems such as the health threats associated with climate change and the spread of infectious diseases by wild and domesticated animals, through contamination of food and water, and by insect vectors.

    Co-Op and Intern Opportunities at Merck Pharmaceutical

    The 2024 Merck Chemistry Intern and CO-OP positions are now open! Join their program where exemplary students have the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments and gain real world experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

    Stormwater Internships

    The City’s Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM), Storm Water Quality (SWQ) Division is
    seeking applicants for this coming 2025 Summer Intern Program. This is a paid summer
    internship lasting approximately 12 weeks. Deadline for application is January 15th, 2025

    2025 NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship

    Applications are now open for the 2025 NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship. Graduate students who have completed or will complete their master’s, doctoral, or professional degrees between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2025, are eligible to apply. This unique two-year fellowship provides postgraduate students with valuable on-the-job training in coastal resource management and policy, working with state agencies and nonprofit organizations on projects selected by NOAA. The fellowship offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, and travel reimbursement. Applications are due by January 24, 2025, and the program will begin in August 2025.

    2025 NOAA Explorer-in-Training Program

    NOAA Ocean Exploration is excited to announce that the application for the 2025 Explorer-in-Training program is now open! The Explorer-in-Training program will feature two paid internship options: (a) 10-week, summertime opportunities and (b) 2-4 week expedition-based opportunities. Applications for the 10-week summer internship and the 2-4 week expedition-based ocean mapping internship will be accepted on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of January 31, 2025.

    The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)

    Are you looking for ways to be inspired to pursue a career in the health professions? SHPEP is a free summer program aimed at enhancing access to resources for college students pursuing health professions. It focuses on improving academic skills and career development for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the sciences. Applications are now open and close on February 5, 2025!

  • Scholarships

    Goldwater Scholarship

    The Goldwater Scholarship supports outstanding students interested in research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The scholarship covers undergraduate eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 per academic year for up to 2 years. Keep your eyes out for the application website opening on Tuesday, September 3!

  • Student Jobs

    Co-Op and Intern Opportunities at Merck Pharmaceutical

    The 2024 Merck Chemistry Intern and CO-OP positions are now open! Join their program where exemplary students have the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments and gain real world experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

    Become a Medical Receptionist/Optometric Assistant Now!

    Duties include answering phone calls and greeting patients, pre-screening patients before they see the optometrist, educating patients on their insurance coverage and benefits, training patients on proper contact lens use and care, scheduling appointments, and other tasks as assigned.

  • Study Away

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We provide academic advising services to all undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

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