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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

    Bird Banding

    Join the Hawaii VINE project for hands-on bird banding and mist netting while learning about O‘ahu’s birds and conservation efforts!

    2025 Adea GoDental Virtual Fair

    Need answers NOW about the dental school application? If so, this FREE event is for you!

    The 2025 ADEA GoDental Virtual Fair (#GDVF25) is designed to offer guidance, advice and important tips to help you put your best foot forward in the upcoming ADEA AADSAS® (ADEA Associated American Dental School Application Service) cycle.

  • Co-Curricular

    Horizons Journal VOL X Submissions

    Do you have a strong class project/paper? Honors thesis/portfolio? Artwork/photographs/other media? UROP project? Other project? Creative writing/poetry? Etc.? Submit your work to the Horizons Journal VOL X (Celebrating 10 years!). Horizons is an annual journal that highlights undergraduate research and creative projects at the University of Hawaiʻi. Submissions are due on May 19th.

    2025-2026 Peer Fellow Application

    The UH Mānoa Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC) is happy to announce the application for the Peer Fellow Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position is open to Junior students and above of any field.

    Summer Research 499 Credit Opportunity

    ​Dr. Corrie Miller, an OB/GYN at JABSOM specializing in microbiome research, is seeking an undergraduate student to join her research team this summer. This position offers research credit (OBGN 499) under the Maternal Fetal Medicine department at the University of Hawai'i.​

    JABSOM’s Hawaiʻi HOME Project 2025

    The Hawaiʻi HOME Project, led by medical students and faculty at the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), offers free, compassionate healthcare to houseless individuals across Oʻahu.

    Pre-Physician Associate Club

    Interested in gaining volunteer opportunities and meeting others interested in becoming Physician Associates? Join the Pre-Physician Associate Club!

    STEAM Internship Opportunity

    The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is offering an exciting internship opportunity for Physics and Astronomy undergraduates. The internship focuses on developing age-appropriate learning activities—such as experiments, games, music, and videos—designed for young children. This role combines scientific knowledge with creativity, as the selected intern will contribute to the S.T.E.A.M. on the Bookshelf program.

    2026 BECKMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM

    The Beckman Scholars Program provides exceptional undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct independent research in chemistry, biochemistry, biological and medical sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. This program is now open to all eligible U.S. colleges and universities.

    Interested in taking a Math class over the Summer?

    Interested in taking a Precalculus class over the Summer? Take Math 140 this summer to review your algebraic skills, learn polynomial and trigonometric functions, and solidify your precalculus skills this summer. ​

    UHM SEA-PHAGES has launched!

    Are you an incoming student who is interested in biological research? Now is your chance to jump in feet first. Consider joining the UHM SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance – Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) Program! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join your peers working closely with faculty to perform hands-on research, all while completing your introductory biology laboratory credits. To find out more about the program requirements, and how to apply, follow the links below!

  • Directed Research
  • Internships

    Summer Medical Research Opportunity (UROP)

    Calling UH Mānoa undergrads! Hard-working, driven, and dreaming of med school? Get paid $4,000 to do summer research with Kaiser—no experience needed! Six to eight weeks of hands-on research and MCAT + med school support. Apply now by May 15th, 2025 and take the first step toward your future in medicine!

    Isotope Biogeochemistry Lab Summer Research Internship

    Apply for the summer research internship at the Isotope Biogeochemistry Lab!

    Focused on marine food webs in Hawai‘i’s pelagic ecosystem. The project investigates trophic relationships between zooplankton and micronekton predators in nearshore reef and oceanic ecosystems using stable isotope techniques.

     

    2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

    SURF provides promising undergraduates a valuable research experience in actionable climate science working for 10 weeks on a project with a university or USGS mentor. The student will also attend two professional development workshops, present their work at a final symposium, and receive a $7000 stipend.

    2025 RENEW Summer Internship

    Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) Internship Program - Summer 2025 This six-week internship program, scheduled from July 7 to August 15, 2025, offers a unique opportunity to work at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Participants will engage in experimental work related to qubit synthesis, along with computational modeling using PISALE on NERSC’s Perlmutter HPC system.

    Marine Bio Summer Internship 2025

    The Heʻeia National Estuarine Research Reserve, in partnership with the Natural Resources and Environmental Management Department at UH Mānoa, is seeking a motivated undergraduate intern to assist with ongoing research this summer (June–August).

    STEAM Internship Opportunity

    The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is offering an exciting internship opportunity for Physics and Astronomy undergraduates. The internship focuses on developing age-appropriate learning activities—such as experiments, games, music, and videos—designed for young children. This role combines scientific knowledge with creativity, as the selected intern will contribute to the S.T.E.A.M. on the Bookshelf program.

    Health Plan Navigator I - Hawaii Medical Service Association

    The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) is looking for a Health Plan Navigator I. The Health Plan Navigator guides members through the complexities of HMSA's health plan benefits and programs.
    Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

    HPD Forensic Science Internship - Summer 2025

    The Honolulu Police Department's Scientific Investigation Section (SIS) is excited to offer a two-week (80-hour) internship program that introduces students to the world of modern forensic investigations.  Participants will gain exclusive, hands-on experience in SIS's specialty areas, including Forensic Biology, Drug Analysis, Latent Prints, Firearms, Trace Evidence and Crime Scene Response.  Guided by experienced laboratory scientists, students will work with industry-standard equipment and learn real-world techniques and procedures used in today's crime laboratories.

    HMAR Internship Program 2025

    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!

  • Scholarships

    NSF S-STEM STRIDE Scholarship

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM STRIDE program at the University of Hawaii is designed to help undergraduate and graduate students in biology-related majors gain essential skills in data science. ​

    MARC Scholaship 2025

    The mission of MARC-Hawai’i is “Hoʻoulu nā laeʻula akeakamai,” a Hawaiian phrase meaning “good mentoring leads to well-trained scientists”. Becoming a MARC Scholar allows students to gain course credit towards graduation and up to $65,000 for two years, including a research supplies budget, fully paid summer research travel, monthly stipend. If you are a UH Manoa STEM Student and looking to conduct STEM research and get research experience.

    $5000 Chemistry Scholarship

    The Chemistry Department has a scholarship available for students who are potentially interested in teaching high school chemistry in the future.  The scholarship is $5000 per semester and is continued until graduation as long as you maintain eligibility.

    2026 BECKMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM

    The Beckman Scholars Program provides exceptional undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct independent research in chemistry, biochemistry, biological and medical sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. This program is now open to all eligible U.S. colleges and universities.

  • Student Jobs

    2025-2026 Peer Fellow Application

    The UH Mānoa Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC) is happy to announce the application for the Peer Fellow Program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position is open to Junior students and above of any field.

    WRRC: Laboratory Assistant

    We are looking for a motivated science student to join the Water Resources Research Center, UH, where you will assist with general lab tasks, sample preparation, and operate advanced analytical instruments.
    No prior experience is required, but an interest in analytical chemistry and strong attention to detail are essential. Relevant training will be provided, and the role offers the opportunity to contribute valuable data for research on water and soil analysis.

    GENE-ius Day Program Undergraduate Assistant

    Apply for the GENE-ius Day Program undergraduate assistant position? Assist instructors during class, supervise students independently, assist in supply preparation for teaching modules, set up classrooms and supplies for K-12 STEM classes, and perform other duties as assigned or requested. Applicants must be available during the month of June (June 2-6 and June 16-20). 

    GENE-IUS DAY Middle School Summer Program Instructor

    Apply to be a middle school summer instructor at the Gene-ius Day Program with the College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources. The program dates are June 16-20, 2025 from 8 AM - 4 PM. Pay is $23-$25/hour. If interested in applying, please, email your resume or CV to Kristin Matsumoto at khalbert@hawaii.edu.

    Health Plan Navigator I - Hawaii Medical Service Association

    The Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) is looking for a Health Plan Navigator I. The Health Plan Navigator guides members through the complexities of HMSA's health plan benefits and programs.
    Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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ABOUT US

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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