Stacie Hiratsuka
Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.
Major: Electrical engineering
Background: Math and reading tutor for Sacramento City Unified School District. Volunteers with the Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church, the Society of Women Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the honor society Phi Kappa Phi.
Highlight: “The hands-on learning environment provided by the faculty. After talking to friends from other schools, I realize that the professors here make themselves especially available to students. If I ever have questions I know that I can always go to my professors for help.”
Changes: ”The people at Sac State have really helped me grow more independent and to step out of my limited comfort zone. I have had the opportunity to meet new people and become more outgoing.”
Proudest moment: Making the College of Engineering and Computer Science dean’s list.
Destination: Medical innovation and research. “My mom had breast cancer, and since then I have wanted to do something related