2023, Astronomy, Internship Location, Oahu, Physics, UC Santa Cruz, CA
Kiana Ejercito is from the island of Oahu. She graduated from Kalani High School and currently attends the University of Hawaii at Manoa, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics. Kiana is passionate about outreach and volunteers for events such as the Science...
2022, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Xavier was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii. He graduated from Pahoa High School and is currently enrolled at the University of Hawaii at Hilo pursuing degrees in Astronomy and Physics. Xavier intends to be an astrophysicist, study the cosmos and inspire...
2022, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Tyler was born and raised in Hilo, and graduated from Waiakea High School in 2019. He is currently attending the University of Hawaii at Hilo and is pursuing a degree in Astronomy. Tyler was always interested in science and astronomy as a child, and hoped to one day...
2022, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Ryan grew up on the Big Island of Hawai’i and graduated from Hilo High School. He is a senior at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo pursuing degrees in astronomy and physics while also getting a certification in data science. He is planning to pursue a...
2022, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Andrew Unger was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii. He attends the University of Hawaii at Hilo pursuing a degree in Astronomy. Andrew has been inspired by the study of space since his first viewing of the film Contact as a child. Outside of school, Andrew...
2022, Astronomy, Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island
Sam (Samuel) was born in Kanagawa prefecture in Japan but was raised in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in astronomy at University of Hawaii at Hilo. After completing his bachelor’s, he may pursue a doctorate. In his free...
