Stephanie Aelmore
HKN Professional Biography
Stephanie Aelmore is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, currently in her senior year. Her academic interests are mainly focused on novel computing technologies such as quantum computers and neuromorphic hardware, but she’s interested in software engineering on conventional architecture as well. Still exploring career and education paths, she really enjoys teaching, research, and algorithm design. In her free time, Stephanie likes hiking, traveling, and making the world a kinder and more beautiful place. Q: What Inspired You to Join HKN? I think it’s a good opportunity to be more involved with the UH Mānoa community, and maybe make some new friends. Q: Where is your hometown and favorite place on the island? I grew up in the backwoods of Maine but Oahu is my home. My favorite place on the island is the third peak on Olomana Ridge, past the point where most people turn back. Q: What video game / movie / TV show would you want to live in and why? I would like to live in the world of Myst, where you can travel to alternate worlds by describing them in books and simply touching the last page. Q: What would you like to accomplish the most from your “bucket” list? I don’t have a bucket list, but I would really like to visit France since I had to cancel my trip that I planned for the spring of 2020. |