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, 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...
