2011, Hawaii Island, Mechanical Engineering, Oahu
Sean Jones is a senior in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa and a member of the Native Hawaiian Science Engineering Mentorship Program (NHSEMP). Sean received a 2010 Malolo Award for academic achievement and made the Dean’s List for the...
2011, Civil Engineering, Hawaii Island, Oahu
Amber Fulkerson grew up in Kaimuki on the island of O‘ahu and graduated from Sacred Hearts Academy in 2009. She will be a junior this fall at Oregon State University, studying to become a Civil Engineer. Amber enjoys hiking, going to the beach, and hanging out with...
2011, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Devin Chu was born in Los Angeles, California, and moved to Hilo when he was two years old. He graduated as valedictorian from Hilo High School, and this fall he will enter his sophomore year at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Devin plans to major in...
2012, Computer Science, Hawaii Island, Internship Location
Kim Tokuuke was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii. She is graduating from the University of Hawaii at Hilo in May 2012 with a degree in Computer Science. Her goal is to be a computer programmer because she enjoys the challenge of coding. In her spare time, she enjoys...
2012, Environmental Engineering, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Katie Ho was born in Hilo and raised on the Big Island. She graduated from Hawaii Preparatory Academy in 2011 and is looking to pursue a career in environmental science. Her interest in this field stemmed from taking AP Environmental science and her participation with...
2012, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maui, Maui
Originally from Indianapolis, Carl “Joey” Andrews has been a Maui resident for the past 18 years. Since graduating from Baldwin High School, he has worked in various fields on-island, including as an entertainer for local resorts, corporate parties, and charities, and...
2013, Computer Science, Oahu
Korea from the age of 4, until she moved back to Hawai‘i at age 12. She graduated from McKinley HS in 2012, and is now attending University of Hawaii Manoa, double-majoring in Computer Science and Korean. Afterward, Jessica wishes to continue her education at Carnegie...
2007, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
A graduate of Waiakea High School, James Linden is currently a sophomore at the University of Hawaii at Manoa where he is studying mechanical engineering. His interest in astronomy began in elementary school with his involvement in Future Flight Hawaii. In his free...
2007, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Born and raised in the town of Honokaa on the Big Island, Dustyn’s passions include hunting, fishing, and diving. He currently attends Honolulu Community College on Oahu and plans to transfer to Hawaii Pacific University in the spring, where he will eventually...
2007, Electrical Engineering, Hawaii Island
Joseph Hernandez is a Electrical Engineering student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and will be graduating in the fall. His current interest lies in wireless communication, control, and sustainability. Joseph has plans for graduate school but will pursue...
