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Chaminade University Launches Two New STEM Scholarships

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HONOLULU, HI (December 26, 2018) — Chaminade University has launched two STEM scholarship opportunities for students. The Ho’oulu STEM Scholarship, a partnership with Kamehameha Schools, offers 100 percent tuition assistance for four years. TheNational Science Foundation S-STEM program offers a $10,000 annual merit scholarship for four years in addition to a student’s existing financial aid package.

“These scholarships are at the interface of three of our priority areas: affordable excellence, a quality education right here at home and a commitment to the training of tomorrow’s STEM professionals,” said President Lynn Babington.

The prestigious scholarships will provide the awardees with an affordable college education in a wide array of STEM program offerings. Both scholarships come with Chaminade’s unique Academic Navigator program—trained faculty advisors that provide support services to promote Chaminade’s four-year graduation guarantee.

“We recognize that affording college is not easy,” said Dr. Helen Turner, Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. “The priority of both scholarships is to pair students with high financial need and ensure that the opportunity to access high-paying STEM jobs is obtainable for all.”

The scholarships are available on a suite of eligible majors:  Biology, Biochemistry (including Pre-Med students), Forensic Sciences, Environmental Studies, Data Sciences, and Business Entrepreneurship. 

Added Dr. Turner, “We are excited for our first Data Science class, the only four-year program in the state, to be funded by these scholarships. This is one of the hottest majors right now and we are seeing real growth in the need for data scientists across all economic sectors in Hawaii and beyond.”

Each year, Chaminade University awards $12 million in total institutional aid.

To learn more,visit Ho‘oulu Scholarship Program and National Science Foundation STEM Scholarship Program.

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ChaminadeUniversity of Honolulu provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment that prepares graduate and undergraduate students for life, service and successful careers. Established in 1955, the university is guided by its Catholic, Marianist aid package and liberal arts educational traditions, which include a commitment to serving the Native Hawaiian population. Chaminade offers an inclusive setting where students, faculty and staff collectively pursue a more just and peaceful society.

Sullivan Family Endows New Chaminade Data Science Program

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Data Science CenterCarrying on a long legacy of philanthropy, on December 13 the Sullivan Family Foundation provided Chaminade University of Honolulu with an endowed gift of $250,000 to support the university’s new data science program.

The new data science, analytics and visualization major is coming to Chaminade University in fall of 2019. Data science is dominating discussions on a daily basis—big data are saturating every sector of the economy and not enough people know how to analyze and communicate them. According to a recent LinkedIn article, data scientist is the fastest growing and one of the best-paid jobs in the U.S.

This is the first data science major in the state. Students will partner directly with industry partners to gain real-world experience and build networks. They’ll work with businesses and organizations for a semester-long capstone project and engage in a variety of hands-on internships. Students will learn using new fully-equipped cyber infrastructure created specifically for this new program, including a new data science center and virtual reality classrooms.

“We are deeply grateful to the Sullivan family for their generous support over the many years,” says Dr. Lynn Babington, president of Chaminade University. “This endowment will help us build a new generation of data scientists who place a strong value on ethics and integrity.”

Applications for the new data science major starting in fall 2019 are open now.

Congratulations class of 2018

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2018 Fall Commencement CeremonyCongratulations to our fall 2018 graduates! The winter commencement ceremony on Monday, December 10, 2018, recognized the hard work of our undergraduate and graduate students who had completed all criteria necessary to receive their degree.

The ceremony began with an oli by Kaipo Leopoldino ‘14 followed by the processional. Nonglak Jaiyen Kapileo, the undergraduate student speaker, and Avemaoe Peko, the graduate speaker, both congratulated their fellow classmates on their hard work and accomplishments and commended them on this new beginning.

“Receiving our diploma tonight means we have completed our painting,” said Kapileo. “It’s time to start a new canvas and continue to paint our future.”

The commencement address by Pono Shim, president and CEO of O’ahu Economic Development Board, inspired the students to continue working for their goals and to stand up for their beliefs.

Congratulations to our newest Chaminade alumni—we are so proud of you and we wish you the best in your future endeavors

Years of Service Recognition

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Years of ServiceFaculty and staff members were recognized on Friday, December 7 for their incredible contributions and years of service at Chaminade University at the annual faculty and staff holiday luncheon.

Attendees enjoyed lunch, Christmas drinks and decor and celebrated the milestones of 37 faculty and staff members for their years of service.

 

 

 

 

The following Chaminade employees were recognized:

5 YEARS OF SERVICE

Tai Arakawa
Tricia Bonilla
Brooke Carlson
Eurina Cha
Denise Cooper
Kacie Cohen
Manuel Gagarin
Arikka Johnson
Nathan Lawrence
Michelle Richardson
Julieta Rosado
Junghwa Suh
Helen Dalmaso Whippy
Deneen Wong
Renee Yuen

10 YEARS OF SERVICE

Sherry Bagoyo
Krispin Hengio
Salomon Henry
Tammy Hohu
Bryan Moseley
Shauna Pimentel-Motooka
Lori Shimoda
William Villa

15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Lina Balon
Aulani Kaanoi
Gary Morris
Debbie Murayama
Allison Paynter
Amy Takiguchi

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

Frank Baile
Dominic Bugado
Dale Fryxell
Robert Maruyama

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

Wayne Tanna

30 YEARS OF SERVICE

Bulent Terem
Michio Yamasaki

35 YEARS OF SERVICE

Richard Bordner

40 YEARS OF SERVICE

Patricia Lee-Robinson

Chaminade University Professor Elected Chairman of the Hawaii Council for the Humanities

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Humanities: Michio YamaksakiHONOLULU (December 17, 2018) – Dr. Michio “Mitch” Yamasaki, Chaminade Univesity professor of historical and political studies, was recently elected chairman of the Hawaii Council for the Humanities (HCH), a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the public humanities to support educational programs, grants, and projects in collaboration with other local nonprofit organizations.

“I am honored to lead the Hawaii Council for the Humanities board and to continue perpetuating the organization’s mission to broaden the perspectives of our local communities,” said Dr. Yamasaki. “As a member of the council for over 20 years, it will be a privilege to support my fellow colleagues in this new leadership role, as we work together to encourage applied learning of humanities values and share this knowledge with others to inspire community and civic engagement.” 

Dr. Yamasaki joined Chaminade University in 1988. He is a published author, celebrated academic and past member of the Hawaii Council for History Education, National Council for History Education, Hawaii Judiciary History Center, National Endowment for the Humanities, Organization of American Historians and the Society of History Education.

Student’s Summer Research at Johns Hopkins University Earns Award

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Chloe Talana and fellow studentsChaminade junior Chloe Talan was one of eight students out of 103 to be named best poster presentation at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students on November 17 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Talan studied blood samples from HIV infected individuals to document how their immune cells function as part of a summer research program at Johns Hopkins University. She first presented her research at the Leadership Alliance symposium in Connecticut and was invited to present her research again at the recent conference in Indianapolis. She attended the national conference with six other Chaminade students, three of whom also presented their research.

“I could never be more grateful to be part of that conference,” says Talan.  “I wasn’t even sure if I was actually going, but then I was fortunate enough to receive a full travel award from the Office of Health Professions Advising and Undergraduate Research. I was surrounded by bright people with the same passions, the same drive that want to do something good in STEM. I felt at home, especially since this is really what I want to do.”

Chloe Talana

Talan attributes her award to her ability to seize opportunities and the support she’s received from Chaminade professor Dr. Michael Weichhaus. Talan joined Dr. Weichhaus’s lab as a student researcher after she approached him after class one day and asked if he knew of any research opportunities. 

“Opportunities don’t just fall into your lap nowadays, you have to take the initiative,” says Talan. “I took the initiative to approach Dr. Weichhaus, and now he’s my mentor and my advisor. He really takes the time to help me understand things, and he really listens. His mentorship has helped me evaluate what I want to do, what I can do and what I should do more.”

Dr. Weichhaus has encouraged Talan to pursue research opportunities outside of his lab, including the Johns Hopkins program. His mentorship has made such an impact on Talan’s experience as a student that earlier this year she nominated him for the President Mackey Prize, which he was awarded at the Na Liko Na’auao undergraduate conference at Chaminade University in March.

“Since I have started working with him, Dr. Weichhaus has validated what I want to do with my future,” says Talan. “A lot of people say doctor’s save lives, and they absolutely do. But if we really think about it, it all comes down to research. Without research, we wouldn’t have advances in medicine. I want to go to medical school to get a combined M.D. and Ph.D. and become a medical scientist.”