2006, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Maui
Suzanne Burns received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in 1997. She is now in the Electronic and Computer Technology Program at Maui Community College on course to a Master’s degree in computer technology. With a background in...
2006, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Oahu
Megan Ansdell was lucky enough to be born and raised on the island of O’ahu where she graduated from Punahou School in 2004. She currently attends the University of St. Andrews in Scotland where she is in her second year of pursuing a masters degree in astrophysics. ...
2006, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Maui
Arthur Agdeppa, Jr. was born and raised in the Philippines. He currently attends Maui Community College and is in the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program. He is currently working in Computing Services on campus as an intern and hopes that someday...
2007, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Mathematics
Sarah was raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she always had the dream of becoming an astronaut. She is currently working on her Astronomy degree and is a Math tutor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She will graduate next spring. After graduation she plans...
2007, Astronomy, Computer Engineering, Hawaii Island, Mathematics, Oahu
Jessica Solano was born and raised on the island of Oahu where she graduated from Mililani High School in 2005. She is currently a sophomore at University of Puget Sound, where she is pursuing a major in mathematics and a minor in science, technology, and society. ...
2007, Astronomy, Computer Science, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Travis Prose was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii in the shadow of Mauna Kea. He is currently a Junior at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, double majoring in computer science and astronomy. He enjoys computer programming and feels that a background in...
2007, Astronomy, Database Design and Development, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Optical Systems
Jaqueline Mena is a first-generation college student who was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. During high school she became a part of the Upward Bound program at ASU where she was encouraged to apply to colleges that suited her major. Jaqueline is now finishing...
2007, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Mathematics, UC Santa Cruz, CA
Heather Kaluna was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawai’i. She is currently a junior pursuing degrees in Astronomy and Mathematics at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. Heather is the vice president of the University Astrophysics Club as well as...
2011, Electrical Engineering, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Maui
Elizabeth Claire “Beth” Vanaman was raised in rural upcountry Maui and moved to Hilo in 2008. Despite her meager exposure to science during childhood, the bits of knowledge she did acquire inspired her to pursue a degree in Electronics Technology at Hawai‘i Community...
