Honor Society® member
Ernest Puletasi
Undergraduate Researcher at Chemistry Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- University Of Hawaii At Manoa
- Biochemistry
- Class of 2017
- Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Member since March 2016
About
Greetings to you all! I am the eldest child of three children and come from Pacific Islander and Hispanic descent. I have several key experiences that have shaped my character and life. In 2014, I completed 56 weeks of military training that bestowed invaluable traits I will carry on for the rest of my life. In summer 2015, I was blessed with the opportunity to intern as an undergraduate researcher at Harvard University, where I learned anything is possible. This summer I will be traveling to Africa to conduct clinical research in the population of Cameroon, where I finally can put my dreams into reality. These experiences influenced my decision to play an active role in both my academic and community settings by taking on leadership positions for professional development and community outreach. I believe I am fit to be in the honor society because I am part of the group seeking to change the world.
Education
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Biochemistry
2016 – 2017
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American Samoa Community College
Liberal Arts
2012 – 2015
Honors and awards
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2012 Congressional Scholar Award
Awarded to high school students of high academic achievement
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2012 American Samoa Government scholarship
2 year scholarship of $5,000 a year for college expenses
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2012 Florence and Saulo Scholarship
$500 monetary scholarship for high achieving students
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2013 Basic Combat Training Award
Awarded after completion of 10 weeks of boot camp
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2014 Radiology specialist
Awarded after 46 weeks of military advance individual training in radiology
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2015 Research Experience for Undergraduates
Selected to intern at Harvard University
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2015 Phi Theta Kappa
Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa for high academic and community service
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2015 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
Attended science conference at Washington DC
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2015 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority students
Selected to present in ABRCMS in Seattle
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2015 BUILD EXITO Scholar
Selected as a BUILD EXITO scholar under Portland State University grant
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2016 fifteenth annual New England Science Symposium
Selected to present at Harvard Medical School
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2016 Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training
Selected to conduct international research
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2016 Honors Program
Inducted into Honors program of University of Hawaii at Manoa
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend on becoming a medical doctor, lawyer, researcher, and politician.
- Graduate school interests
I am interested into enrolling into a dual degree program in medicine and law.
- Outside the classroom
I believe music brings people together so in my free time, I like to take time to set my family's band equipment for entertainment. I enjoy reading, outdoor activities, video gaming, and water sports.
Experience
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Undergraduate Researcher
Chemistry Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Jan 2016 – Dec 2017
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Undergraduate Researcher
Center for Nanoscale Systems, Harvard University
Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
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Radiology Specialist
US Army Reserve
Feb 2013 – Feb 2019
Volunteering
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District 40 Secretary
Democratic Party of Hawaii
Apr 2016 – Apr 2017
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District 41 Treasurer
Democratic Party of Hawaii
Apr 2016 – Apr 2017
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District 38 District Chair Interim
Democratic Party of Hawaii
Apr 2016 – May 2016
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Member
League of Women Voters
Feb 2016 – Feb 2017
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Member
Ewa Beach Neighborhood board
Jan 2016 – Dec 2017
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Member
American Red Cross of American Samoa
Jan 2015 – Dec 2015
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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