The Paubox Kahikina Scholarship helps Native Hawaiian students pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and Tech in general. Its purpose is to offer financial support and create a strong network for these students. The scholarship makes education more affordable and connects students with professionals, giving them valuable opportunities to learn and grow in their chosen STEM or Tech fields. This scholarship is about more than just money; it's about building a community and empowering Native Hawaiian students to succeed in STEM or Tech careers.
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As a recent graduate and scholarship recipient, Lorgan Lee will move on to attend Yale University to study molecular, cellular, and developmental biology and environmental science. Here is a word from Logan:
“I'd like to begin this video by expressing my utmost gratitude to Hoala Greevy, Poubox, Rich Mansfield, and the selection committee for the Paubox Kahikina scholarship. Through the generous support provided by the Paubox Kahikina scholarship, I have the opportunity to pursue my interest in STEM at the collegiate level. In my high school independent research, I studied methods to improve native wine forest bird conservation. Through my analysis of avian malaria-carrying mosquitoes and the genomes of Hawaiian honeycreepers, I gained a newfound appreciation for the power of scientific research in solving the world's most pressing problems as well as empowering the Native Hawaiian community. In the future, I hope to become a researcher in the field of bioinformatics or computational biology and continue through my research to empower the Native Hawaiian community and other indigenous communities worldwide. This is all possible through the Paubox Kahikina scholarship, and I can't wait to see all the opportunities that come next. Thank you so much.”
Watch: Paubox Kahikina Scholarship Recipient Reflection | Lorgan Lee