Developing tangible solutions to sustainability challenges within our island region.
Guam’s green economy continues to grow with innovations by the University of Guam. As part of its Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) Initiative, the UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS&SG) is seeking Gold Standard Carbon Credit Certification for its tree planting efforts in southern Guam.
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub is set to host a series of workshops throughout March in celebration of CHamoru Month. These workshops offer a unique opportunity for the community to engage with traditional CHamoru crafts and practices, promoting both cultural preservation and sustainable living.
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) program unveiled their latest Art Corps mural at the CHamoru VIllage in Hagatna.
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.
The University of Guam has announced the selection of eight students from diverse STEM fields as the 2025 undergraduate research fellows for the Guam NSF EPSCoR and Guam NSF SEAS Island Alliance INCLUDES programs.
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
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
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.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) recently hosted the first-ever Fish Fest at the CHamoru Village.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) and the Guam Department of Agriculture are seeking input for the Guam State Wildlife Action Plan (Guam SWAP).