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Conference participants listen to a session at HICSS 59.

Digital systems’ global future takes center stage at Shidler international conference

The 59th annual Hawaiʻi International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS), hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler College of Business, convened global thought leaders at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa Maui, January 5–9. It brought together more than 1,300 scholars, industry experts and policymakers from more than 42 countries.

ITM researchers' paper won the 2nd runner-up for best short papers in ICIS conference

The paper, Responsible Artificial Intelligence Design: A Sartrean Blueprint for Navigating the Ethical Complexity of Future AI Research, by Andrea Rivera, Kaveh Abhari, and Bo Sophia Xiao, won Second Runner-Up for Best Short Paper at ICIS 2025, held in Nashville, Tennessee.

ITM student won the IEEE ASRU international hackathon

A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa team won the Best Novelty and Impact Award at an international hackathon for a project designed to transform how community health workers (CHWs) support patients during and after remote check-ins. The winning project, “Aurion CHW Compassion Kit,” acts as a “digital co-pilot,” utilizing speech analysis and artificial intelligence to flag possible signs of hidden distress. The system analyzes both what a patient says and how it is said—through the tone and pacing of a patient’s speech—to detect possible signs of emotional or mental distress and sends a discreet alert to the CHW along with a context-aware suggestion to guide a more supportive response.

ITM student won the UH Venture Competition 2025

At the finals held on May 9th at the Waiʻalae Country Club, BlueMed claimed first place and a $25,000 prize, sponsored by American Savings Bank, for its AI-powered app that helps aquaculture farmers quickly diagnose diseases in shrimp and fish by analyzing uploaded images and symptoms. Farmers can also order medicine, feed and supplements directly through the platform, streamlining access to critical supplies. The team, led by Quang Loc Lam (business administration) and Thi Hai Au La (microbiology), aims to boost aquaculture health through accessible, tech-driven solutions.

Professor Kevin Bauer Gives Talk on The Delegation of Decision-making to AI

Title: Please take over: The role of explainability in human-to-AI delegation of decision rights

ITM doctoral student Andrea Rivera presents to audience.

AI-centered workshop brings together multiple disciplines

Leveraging momentum generated by The Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) 2024, Shidler College of Business’ (Shidler College) Information Technology Management (ITM) department took a bold step forward in enriching academic dialogue centered on artificial intelligence (AI), responsibility and social justice. Earlier this month, the department hosted its inaugural post-HICSS research workshop on campus, showcasing ITM’s dedication to exploring how cutting-edge technologies can be harnessed for the greater good, while ensuring the march of progress aligns with societal values of equity and responsibility.