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...
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...
