On June 20, 2024, experts and stakeholders convened for the Guam Forest Plan Summit to discuss critical issues surrounding Guam’s forest system. The event featured various topics in watershed management,
As of May 2024, construction begins for the new WERI building. It will soon rise beside the new School of Engineering building at the UOG Dean’s Circle. The new WERI building will continue to expand its services and research operations with the 13,000 square foot space.
After four years, WERI’s Northern Guam Lens Aquifer (NGLA) Tour for educators and professionals makes its return. The field trip began in the morning of May 10, 2024 at the University of Guam.
Dr. Hsu, professor and team leader for Feng Chia University, speaks to WERI and FCU exchange participants on May 3, 2024. WERI hosted the exchange with Feng Chia University (FCU)
The Hydrolab Team, Ms. Atasha Bautista, Ms. Hazelle Ko and Ms. Dannika Valerio, represent WERI at the December 2023 conference in Las Vegas, NV. They presented their projects on a national stage, highlighting import water issues and innovative hydrologic data technology pertinent to Guam.
WERI team at the groundbreaking ceremony. Credit: UOG/Eugene Herrera, Nov 2023. On Nov. 20, 2023, the University of Guam breaks ground for two new buildings, a Nursing Annex for the
The eagerly anticipated 2023 Educators Symposium: Un Hånom (One Water), hosted by the Northern Guam Soil & Water Conservation District, concluded on a high note at the Guam Museum, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees.
WERI’s Ms. Dannika Kate Valerio and Ms. Maria Jhonnie Villareal made a significant impact at the 2023 UCOWR/NIWR Annual Water Resources Conference held at Colorado State University. They presented their groundbreaking research, highlighting important water resource issues.
Hazelle Ko and Dr. Yuming Wen attended the 14th International Conference on Environmental Science and Development (ICESD 2023) in Xiamen, China on May 25-27, 2023. Hazelle presented her research titled,
At the 2023 Graduate Awards Ceremony, three WERI Environmental Science (EV) graduate students were recognized for their achievements in their research. Their achievements continue to expand WERI’s list of outstanding students and further represents the excellence of the University of Guam.