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 âBethâ 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 Hawaiâi Community...
2011, Hawaii Island, Mechanical Engineering, Oahu
Sean Jones is a senior in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawaiâi 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 Deanâs List for the...
2011, Civil Engineering, Hawaii Island, Oahu
Amber Fulkerson grew up in Kaimuki on the island of Oâahu 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...
