Testimonials

David Bishaw

I chose to attend the University of Hawaii at Hilo because of my interest in plants and the focus of diversified agriculture on the Big Island.

Besides the small classes and knowledgeable professors, I especially value the internship programs afforded to me through the UH Hawaiian Internship Program, a research and hands-on program working with PhD's and professional mentors in the industry. In the past years, I worked with USDA's Dr. Julie Denslow to decipher how invasive plants are spread through mediums such as peat moss and Hapu'u. I also interned with USDA's Dr. Susand Cordell in the restoration program as well as with USGS's Mr. Dale Nishimoto in the Water Resource Unit where I learned the duties of hydrologic technician such as measuring ground surface water and surveying streams. This also involved collaboration with the Department of Health, NOAA, city and state officers.

Through it all, I have found the faculty at UH Hilo to be extremely resourceful in opening doors to new areas of research so I can more richly broaden my knowledge.

College of Agriculture
Tropical Horticulture
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