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Sea turtle swimming over a coral reef

Hanauma Bay Reef Guardians

Marine BiologyEcologyChemistryEnvironmental ScienceOceanographyData Science

Investigate how tourism, sunscreen pollution, and environmental change influence coral reef ecosystems. You conduct field surveys, analyze water quality, and evaluate coral health using scientific methods.

Portfolio & Outcomes

Academic Research Paper | GIS Environmental Impact Map | Research Dataset

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Volcanic lava glowing at night

Predicting Volcanoes

Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceStatisticsGeophysicsEarth Science

Develop AI-driven prediction models using volcanic monitoring data, satellite imagery, and GIS analysis while conducting field investigations on Hawaii's active volcanoes.

Portfolio & Outcomes

AI-Based Volcanic Risk Prediction Model | GIS-Based Volcanic Risk Map | Field Observation Dataset & Research Report

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Milky Way night sky for navigation research

Wayfinding in Motion

Building an Interactive Polynesian Sky
AstronomyComputer ScienceHuman-Computer InteractionGIS & Spatial Analysis

Reconstruct the ancient Polynesian night sky through astronomy, field observation, and interactive web development to create a digital navigation experience.

Portfolio & Outcomes

Interactive Website | Digital Planetarium | Scientific Visualization | Research Poster

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Lush native forest plants

Hawaii Native Plants

Distribution & Medicinal Value Study
PharmacologyBotanyTranslational MedicineEnvironmental Science

Explore the distribution, ecological roles, and traditional medicinal value of Hawaii's native plants through field observation, literature review, and scientific mapping.

Portfolio & Outcomes

GIS Distribution Map | Plant Database | Ethnobotany Report | Research Presentation

Whale and deep ocean research scene

Hawaii Marine Migration

Volcanic Activity Research
Animal BehaviorOceanographyVolcanologyEarth ScienceData ScienceStatistics

Study how marine migration patterns may relate to oceanographic conditions, volcanic activity, and environmental change across Hawaii's dynamic island systems.

Portfolio & Outcomes

Migration Dashboard | Statistical Analysis | Research Poster | Data Visualization

Green mountain landscape and watershed

The Science of Ahupua'a

Reconstructing Hawaii's Sustainable Landscape
Environmental ScienceAgricultureConservation BiologyEnvironmental EngineeringSustainability

Investigate the traditional Ahupua'a system as a model of sustainable land, water, agriculture, and coastal resource management from mountains to sea.

Portfolio & Outcomes

Watershed Model | Sustainability Assessment | GIS Story Map | Research Report

Rooster in a warm outdoor environment

Urban Chicken Ecology

The Secret Life of Hawaii's Wild Chickens
Animal BehaviorUrban EcologyPopulation EcologyEnvironmental ScienceGIS & Spatial Analysis

Examine how Hawaii's wild chickens adapt to urban environments through behavioral observation, population mapping, and ecological field research.

Portfolio & Outcomes

Behavioral Ethogram | Population Map | Scientific Report | GIS Analysis

Camera equipment for visual storytelling

Through the Lens

Visual Anthropology in Hawaii
AnthropologyDigital MediaVisual StorytellingPhotographyDocumentary FilmmakingPortfolio Development

Document Hawaii's people, culture, landscapes, and environmental stories through visual anthropology, photography, documentary film, and field-based storytelling.

Portfolio & Outcomes

Photography Portfolio | Documentary Film | Artist Statement | Exhibition Website

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Design Your Own Research

Have a topic you want to explore? Wonderfield can help you connect with mentors, shape a focused research question, arrange guidance, and build a personalized research experience around your interests.

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