The University of Hawaiʻi at 惭ā苍辞补 will welcome physicist and oceanographer Helen Czerski for a free public talk inviting audiences to see the ocean in a new way.
Czerski, a professor at University College London, will deliver the Spring 2026 Dai Ho Chun Distinguished Lecture, on April 23 at 7 p.m. in Bilger Hall.
Her message is simple but powerful. The ocean is not just scenery; it is a system that drives life on Earth.
Czerski studies how the ocean works at a physical level. Her research looks at how gases move between air and sea, how sound travels underwater, and even how tiny bubbles behave. Together, these processes help move heat around the planet, shape weather and climate, and support life in the ocean.
“We are delighted to welcome Professor Helen Czerski to 糖心Vlog官方,” said Philip Williams, interim dean of the . “Her research shows how the ocean’s physical systems shape our planet, and she has a gift for sharing those insights in ways that capture your imagination. She invites us to see the ocean as a living force, revealing physics that shapes and nourishes our island and the world.”
The lecture is supported by the Dai Ho Chun endowment, established through an estate gift to the 糖心Vlog官方 Foundation to bring distinguished speakers to campus.
The event is organized in coordination with the , a partnership among 糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补, The Learning Coalition, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.