NASA Space Apps Challenge
Join the 2025 NASA Space Apps Challenge for a two-day hackathon! Meet like minded individuals and address real-world problems on Earth and in space. The event will be held the weekend of October 4th and 5th.
Co-Curricular
Get involved in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa community! Check out the resources below to look for great places to start looking for co-curricular and engagement opportunities on and off campus.
Resources
- College of Natural Sciences Undergraduate
Registered Independent Organizations (RIOS) - STAR U-Serve
STAR U-Serve
Discover a range of opportunities with ease according to your interests and find organizations who all aim to better Hawai'i!
- University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa RIOs, CSOs, and Office of Civic & Community Engagement
Registered Independent Organizations (RIO)
Consider joining one of the 200+ RIOs on the UH Mānoa campus! Serve the campus and greater community by providing leadership development for students and by promoting community spirit, activism, public service, and social, recreational, and cultural interaction among UHM students, faculty, and staff.
Check out the current list of RIOs here.
Chartered Student Organizations (CSO)
Student fees that you pay in addition to tuition go towards supporting CSOs. These organizations serve the UHM students and the UHM community through a variety of programs and services to improve the quality of life on campus.
Consider joining the following such as an undergradauate:
Office of Civic & Community Engagement - Service Learning Program
The Service Learning Program provides students with the opportunity to volunteer in the community in meaninful ways while furthering their education.
Check out their website to find a list of their Agency Directory for potential organizations to volunteer with here.
Co-Curricular Opportunities Recently Advertised
Conservation Efforts That Serve Hawaii
Join us for conservation efforts that help to serve Hawaii on October 14th, 4-5 PM at Hamilton Library room 301.
Major Shoutouts Contest
Get ready for the Major Shoutouts Contest for a chance to win a $300 cash prize (one prize per major)! Create a video that is 60 seconds or less showcasing your undergraduate major.
Deadline is: October 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM HST
Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Undergraduate Research Volunteer Opportunity
MBIO graduate student, Cameron Angulo is looking for an undergrad intern to help process eDNA water samples from Kāne ʻohe Bay for their dissertation chapter. This is a great opportunity to learn the process of eDNA metabarcoding library prep from DNA extraction through sequencing and post-sequencing data processing and analysis.
Which Health Path is Right for You?
Not sure which health path is right for you? Join us at Hamilton Library 301 from 4:00–5:30 PM for expert insights and real-world advice. Meet admissions reps from top programs, hear from current students, and get clarity on the education, career paths, and growth potential in each field.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Virtual Open House
Join us for a virtual open house about the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. CSHL has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is home to eight Nobel Prize winners. The school will be hosting the open house on October 7th and November 4th, make sure to click the link to join!
Lehigh: Herrera Lab - PhD Opportunity
Attention Undergrads! Interested in pursuing a PhD post-graduation? Apply to the Herrera Lab based in Lehigh Oceans Research Center Research pertains to deep-sea environmental nucleic acids (eDNA, eRNA) in investigate biodiversity and ecosystem function in benthic ecosystems. Additional opportunities to contribute to comparative and population genomics ,integrating molecular data with ecological and environmental contexts.
Post-Bac Certificate in Premedical Sciences
Launching in Fall 2026- the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Premedical Sciences an 18-credit program coordinated by the John A. Burns School of JABSOM for all aspiring medical, dental, physician assistant, or biomedical graduate training students. Applications are open till February 28!