Tag: career
Keck Observatory Welcomes 2026 Akamai Interns Advancing Engineering and Innovation
Kamaʻāina students contribute to cutting-edge observatory systems through hands-on summer projects This summer, the W. M. Keck Observatory is proud to welcome two outstanding students, Edinn Kitagawa and Elizabeth Young, as participants in the renowned Akamai Workforce Initiative. Through hands-on engineering projects embedded within active observatory systems, both interns are contributing to real-world solutions that support Keck’s scientific mission…
Building Hawaiʻi’s STEM Future: Meet the First Kamaʻāina Pathways Intern
Keck Observatory is actively seeking matching support to expand the Kamaʻāina Pathways Internship Program, creating more opportunities for Hawaiʻi students to gain hands-on experience and pursue careers in STEM. If you are interested in supporting, please contact Joan Campbell jcampbell@keck.hawaii.edu) or donate online. Building a strong, Hawaiʻi-grounded STEM workforce begins with creating meaningful opportunities for local students to learn,…
W. M. Keck Observatory Welcomes Jacques Sebag as Chief Engineer and Operations Officer
Sebag brings over three decades of expertise in global astronomical observatory operations Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – Jacques Sebag has joined the W. M. Keck Observatory as its Chief Engineer and Operations Officer, effective September 15. Sebag has over 30 years of experience in operations and engineering leadership at premier astronomical observatories around the world. Most recently,…