Kawika is a freshman at the University of Hawaii at Manoa pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He grew up on the west side of O’ahu in the ahupua’a of Nanakuli. Kawika plans to use his education to help expand the tech space in Hawai’i. Additionally, his career goal is to leverage tech to give back and improve the community, its people’s lives, and the surrounding environment.

Home Island: O’ahu

High School: 

Institution when accepted: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Project Site: Gemini Observatory, Hilo, Big Island HI

Mentor: Emma Kurz

Project Abstract:

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