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UOG Student Researcher presents innovative solution for vape battery waste at G3 Makerspace Science Café

Carlo Tapia, a student intern researcher with the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS and SG), recently presented his research on converting used vape batteries into functional power bank chargers at a Guam Green Growth (G3) Makerspace Science Café event. The presentation highlighted a potential solution to the growing problem of electronic waste, particularly the disposal of vape batteries, which contain hazardous materials.

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Guam Green Growth Makerspace Inspires Future Innovators at Tiyan High School Boot Camp Fair

The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub recently participated in the Tiyan High School Business Arts and Information Technology (BAIT) Boot Camp Fair, igniting a spark of creativity and entrepreneurship in the island’s future leaders. The G3 Makerspace, a hub for innovation and sustainability, showcased its cutting-edge equipment and resources, demonstrating how students can transform waste into valuable products. Participants experienced the results of sustainable plastic repurposing like plastic fusing and 3D printing, learning about the circular economy and its potential to create a greener future for Guam. “It was so great to be out here with

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Tech Skills Boosted at G3 Makerspace Computer Repair Workshop

The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub recently partnered with MacTech Guam to host a two-day computer repair workshop. The event provided participants with valuable hands-on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining computers. Empowering the Community The workshop covered a range of topics, including: Basic troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving common computer problems. Hardware upgrades: Installing and replacing components like RAM and hard drives. Software maintenance: Optimizing operating systems and removing malware. Data recovery: Techniques for retrieving lost or deleted files. Sustainable Technology Practices By equipping individuals with computer repair skills, the workshop promoted a more sustainable approach

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UOG workshop reveals findings on tackling crown-of-thorns outbreaks

Insights into reproductive trends, predation patterns, and climatic triggers observed prior to a crown-of-thorns (COTS) outbreak are crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies to protect coral reefs, according to Ciemon Caballes, Ph.D., a senior research associate at the University of Guam’s NSF EPSCoR and assistant professor at the UOG Marine Lab.

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UOG and Mactech to hold two-day computer repair workshop

The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub will partner with MacTech Guam to host a computer repair workshop. The event aimed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to repair and maintain their own computers, promoting sustainability and reducing electronic waste.

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Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps now recruiting for fifth season

The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) is now accepting applications for its upcoming fifth season. This five-month program provides twelve adults with valuable hands-on experience in environmental conservation and sustainability to develop the workforce for the emerging green economy.

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