2021, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Mechanical Engineering
Born and raised in Hilo on Hawaii Island, Zayden graduated from Kamehameha Schools Hawaii in 2020 and is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. During his time in high school, he dedicated much of his time as a steersman in both...
2021, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Mathematics, Physics
Blue grew up in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai’i. She graduated from Waiakea High School and is currently pursuing degrees in Physics and Astronomy with a minor in Mathematics at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. Her special interests include adaptive optics,...
2021, Computer Science, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Dason was born on the island of Hawai?i and grew up in Kea?au. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science—with a minor in mathematics—at the University of Hawai?i at Hilo and he will begin his junior year this fall. His career plans upon graduation include...
2006, Computer Science, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Vladimir Ivanov was born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria. In 2005 he moved to Hilo with his family. He is currently attending University of Hawai’i at Hilo as a freshman. Vladimir is majoring in Computer Science, with a minor in Business Administration. He enjoys...
2006, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Denny Kaniela Dement is a junior at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo majoring in Astronomy. He enjoys camping, hiking, reading, and any water sports, especially surfing. His interest in astronomy comes from the spirit of discovery, unveiling the secrets of the...
2019, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island, Mechanical Engineering
Logan Sato was born and raised in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. He is a 2016 Waiakea High graduate, who now attends Oregon State University pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He hopes to return home a pursue a career in the islands. His hobbies include...
