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Dr. Jacob V. Hudson Jr. is a lecturer of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at the Windward Campus. After receiving his Ph.D. in High Energy Particle Astrophysics, Dr. Hudson has maintained an active interest in aerospace studies and, in particular, rocket propulsion. Dr. Hudson is the Coordinator for the NASA Aerospace Education Laboratory (AEL), part of the Center for Aerospace Education, and is also an Associate Director for the Hawaii Space Grant Consortium. |
 Dr. Joseph Ciotti is a Professor of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics at Windward Community College. He is the founder and director of WCC’s Center for Aerospace Education and acts as the college’s Associate Director for the Hawai‘i Space Grant Consortium. He designed WCC’s Lanihuli Observatory as well as the planetariums at both WCC (Hokulani Imaginarium) and UH-Hilo (‘Imiloa Astronomy Center). He also established the college’s NASA AEL. He was selected as one of Hawai‘i’s Teacher-in-Space finalists and continues to serve as a NASA Space Ambassador. Among his other recognitions are the Robert H. Goddard Memorial scholarship, the Carnegie Foundation’s Hawai‘i Professor of the year and the Christa McAuliffe National Aerospace Educator of the Year. |
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Premo Ames II is an undergraduate student at Windward Community College (WCC). Premo has been involved with the ARLISS (A Rocket Launch for International Student Satellites) Can Sat program at WCC for three years as the Project Manager. During his time in the ARLISS program he has taken the lead in construction and integration of the electronics and control systems. Premo is now the Web Master for the current USLI project under a fellowship with the Hawaii Space Grant Consortium. Premo recently achieved his level 2 high-powered rocketry certification at the Black Rock desert during ARLISS 2009. Premo is actively pursuing his Tripoli Rocketry Association level 3 certification for High-Powered Rocketry. |
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Joleen Iwaniec is currently a sophomore at the school of Electrical Engineering at the University of Hawaii Manoa. She has her level two certification with the TRIPOLI Rocketry Association and is the founder of the Kids In Technology and Sciences program (K.I.T.S.) which was developed for educational outreach. As such she is the Educational Engagement events Coordinator as well as the Project Manager. |
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Todd Esposito is an undergraduate student with WCC and is working toward a mechanical and aerospace engineering degree. Todd has participated in the NASA ARLISS program as a airframe designer for the CanSat. Todd continues with the USLI program as technical designer, construction, and testing for the rocket.
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Patrick Lancaster is currently an undergraduate student at Windward Community College majoring in Physics and Astronomy. Patrick also assists Dr. Joe Ciotti with the Lanihuli Observatory and Hokulani Imaginarium. |
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Helen Rapozo is an Information Specialist at Honolulu Community College and helps the team with using the University of Hawaii collaboration software tool, Laulima. Helen advises on web page development, electronics, and microcontroller programming. In addition to being the secretary, newsletter editor, and advisor for Sky Performance Rocket Club of Hawaii (SPRCH) Helen likes taking photographs and keeping spare batteries for just in case.
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Jasmine is a freshman at Windward Community College. She is majoring in Aeronautical engineering and is aspiring to be a YF-22 Raptor fighter pilot. She is interested in working for NASA as an engineer. She is also interested in astronomy and the stars. Throughout her child-hood she has held a facination with different plane models. |
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Liz is Joleen's mom and has been adopted by the team as the "Team Mom" since she takes care of everyone. She provides moral support and keeps the peace between the team members. The team sometimes forgets that meals are needed to keep going but Liz is there to ensure that the team is well fed and hydrated. |
Last Updated 11/4/09
