2019, Computer Engineering, Hawaii Island, Maui
Christopher Artates was born in California and raised on Maui, graduating from H. P. Baldwin High School in 2016. At Baldwin, he dedicated much of his time to the FIRST Robotics program, but was also involved in the Japanese culture club, book club, and Science...
2019, Biomedical/Bioengineering, Maui, Oahu
Tojo grew up in Makakilo on the island of Oahu. He graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama in 2018 and is studying computer science at Columbia University in New York City. In high school, he was on the math team and conducted cancer research. He enjoys playing...
2014, Hawaii Island, Mechanical Engineering, Oahu
Natalie was born in Honolulu but raised in Hilo, where she developed a love for math and science at a young age. After graduating from Hilo High School as one of several valedictorians that year, she spent her freshman year at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont,...
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, Electrical Engineering, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Jennifer Takaki is currently finishing her second semester in the Electronics Technology program at Hawai’i Community College. Born and raised in Hilo on the Big Island, Jennifer has always been interested in science and technology, especially physics, astronomy, and...
