2006, Astronomy, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Hawaii Island, Mainland, Physics
Lisa Rightmire is enrolled at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo through the National Student Exchange Program. She is from the University of Memphis, where she is a double major in Electrical Engineering and Physics. Her passion for Physics and Astronomy and brought...
2006, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Mainland
David Trang is a native to a small Dutch town called Holland in Michigan. In hopes to escape the winter, he now attends the University of Hawai’i-Hilo where he is currently majoring in astronomy, geology and psychology. His strong curiosity about nature enabled him to...
2006, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Physics
Benjamin Honey is a sophomore studying aerospace engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. Ben is a resident of Waikoloa on the Big Island and grew up amidst the local astronomical community, which helped to develop his passion for...
2006, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Physics
Hazel Butler is currently an undergraduate at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. She plans to graduate in May 2007 with a B.S. in astronomy and with minors in physics and mathematics. During the school year, she works as an interpretive guide at the Visitor...
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. ...
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...
