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President’s Scholar
2012-2013

Kyle Anthony Nakatsuka

Kyle is a sophomore from Honolulu, Hawai‘i, majoring in biology, anthropology, and Latin American studies. He is interested in indigenous peoples, human rights, and biology research topics including sociobiology, epigenetic inheritance, and gene-environment co-evolution. After graduation, Kyle hopes to become a molecular biology researcher and return to Hawaii to be involved in Native Hawaiian nation-building.

 HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
  • Molecular Biology Research and Science Fair (3 years)
  • 2011 Aloha Council Eagle Scout Class Speaker
  • Volunteer & Community Advocate for Kalihi Valley Instructional Bike Exchange for At-Risk Youth
  • National Honor Society Outstanding Service Project Award
  • Varsity Cross Country State Champion Racing Team
  • 6 Varsity Letters (Swimming, Cross Country, Water Polo)
  • 2010 Sprint Triathlon World Championship: Team USA Invitee

SMU ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

  • 2012 Richter Research Fellowship: Native American Federal Recognition and Sovereignty
  • Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT Summer Research Program in Genomics
  • SMU Triathlon Club, president
  • University Honors Program Advisory Council
  • Dedman College Ambassadors
  • The Den Christian Ministry

Contact: knakatsuka@smu.edu