聖地牙哥台灣同鄉會(SDTCA) 獎學金得獎者 近況
許瑞蘭

陳榮昌教授今年四月九日辭世，臨走前還念念不忘臺灣同鄕會獎學金之事。同鄕會自2012 年設立的新種公司 Cenzone Tech (吳榮富博士，張翹楚博士) 獎學金是陳教授籌劃的，捐贈人吳榮富博士曾是陳教授的學生。去年是獎學金設立五週年紀念，得獎者共達35位，成果斐然。今年將增加一名「陳榮昌教授紀念獎學金」。陳敎授和吳榮富博士都很關心得獎者近況。因為沒有得獎者個人聯繫資料，只能請他們的家人 (爸媽或祖父母） 轉達。很感謝許多得獎者在百忙之中，與同鄕分享他們的生活。陳敎授在天之靈一定很讚賞，相信吳博士也會很欣慰。希望鄕親們繼續關心、鼓勵、祝福這些優秀的下一代 – 臺灣之光！

2012年 （六位）
1. Karen Chen, UC Berkeley, Biology /Music ( 陳瑞祥、郭淑櫻 之女)
Karen graduated with a B.A. Integrative Biology degree and Music Minor from U.C. Berkeley in 2012. After graduation, Karen earned a Professional Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning. Karen served in AmeriCorps VISTA and worked as a Development and Marketing Coordinator at a non-profit called A Reason To Survive (ARTS). This year, Karen graduated with a Master in Public Administration degree from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, specializing in Environmental Policy & Management with a focus in Public Policy Analysis & Evaluation. Karen is currently at the World Resources Institute in Washington D.C. doing research on U.S. climate policy.
2. Ashley Shih, UC Irvine, Aerospace Engineering (石正平、金家安 之子)
With the help of the scholarship funds, I was able to graduate from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. I also had two minors, material science engineering and computer science. Upon graduation, I began work at Raytheon in San Diego as a Systems Engineer. Among other tasks, I did some MATLAB tool development for the fire control loop team for the Ship Self Defense System (SSDS). SSDS is a combat system on Navy ships that helps integrate and coordinate various systems on the ship, such as the radar, tracking, and weapon systems. Then I transferred to Raytheon in Saint Petersburg, Florida where I currently work on a system called Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) as a Systems Engineer. CEC is a data fusion system that can combines various radar measurements from different sources (ships, planes, etc.) into one single composite track picture for all CEC equipped units. I have done a broad range of systems engineering work from requirements development and architecture/design to integration, verification, and validation. I have enjoyed tool development and data analysis (tracking analysis) the most so far at my current position.
3. Esther Cheng, UCSD, Economics ( 鄭清榮、陳淑慎 之女 )
I received the Taiwan Center scholarship in 2012 and since then, graduated in 2013 from the University of California-San Diego with cum laude honors majoring in International Studies-Economics. The scholarship was a special honor and privilege to be recognized for my academic and extracurricular contributions as a student mentor and orientation leader on campus. Since graduating, I have continued to invest in the lives other talented individuals as an Operations Manager at the Sparrey Consulting Group, a talent management firm that focuses on supporting clients through career transitions, particularly through applications to the top 10 MBA programs. I'd be happy to be a sounding board for people in the Taiwanese community who are interested in applying to MBA programs or considering career transitions!
4. Lacey Won, UCSB, Psychology ( 廖坤方 之女)
I would like to thank Dr. Jung-Fu, Cenzone Tech Inc. and the SDTCA for helping me to achieve a higher education! After graduating with a degree in Psychology and Art History from UC Santa Barbara, I moved to West Los Angeles and began working in Digital and Social Media at Playboy Enterprises where I was the Associate Manager of Audience Development on the award-winning Social Media team .Currently, I live in West Hollywood and am now a Social Media Manager at Leaf Group, a diversified internet company that owns and operates a variety of different media and marketplace websites. The more established websites include Ehow, Livestrong, Society6 and Saatchi Art. They just launched a brand new website in the home design space called Hunker, which is the one that I work on. In the long term, I aspire to learn as much as I can about the world of digital media marketing. In my free time, I enjoy going to concerts and dabbling in concert photography, traveling, making DIY crafts and costumes, cooking, and volunteering with/fostering kittens for Care Rescue LA. Adopt don't shop!
5. Michael (Noverre) Lin, City University of New York, Accounting ( 林幸隆、陳真美 之子)
After receiving his scholarship, Michael went on to complete both his Bachelor's' and Master's degree in Accounting from Baruch College in New York City; where he was awarded three more scholarships: the AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting students, New York State Society of CPA's Excellence in Accounting and the Deloitte Leadership Foundation Scholarship. After graduating, Michael went on to joined one of the top 5 global accounting firms, BDO as a Bank Auditor, where he is currently employed. Last year he passed his CPA exam and was asked by the Chairman of the Accounting department at the City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College to join their accounting advisory board. Starting this fall, he started teaching there as an Adjunct Professor during his spare time. Michael is grateful to the Taiwanese Cultural Society for believing in him and helping him start this new chapter in his life.
6. Jena Buchanan , USD, Accountancy( (何金花Kim 之孫女)
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2013年 ( 六位）
1. Daniel Chen University of California, Riverside; Major: Plant Biology (陳瑞祥之子)
I am grateful to have received the scholarship award. Since then I have completed 3 years of graduate school at UC Riverside, where I am studying plant pathology (diseases of plants). I am planning on obtaining a Ph.D. degree within 2 years.
2. Elizabeth Chien, University of California, Irvine; Major: Psychology and Social Behavior (簡長明之女)
I am currently a 3rd year graduate student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Columbia University in NYC. Since attending this program, I have developed a passion for evaluating and treating Neurological patients. It’s always a special challenge to learn about the complexities of neurological conditions, and how each condition can present completely differently from one patient to the next. Most importantly, I find connecting with this population and addressing the psycho social part of therapy most rewarding and fulfilling. I am currently involved in the Spinal Mobility program in Harlem, NY which is an intensive 8-week boot camp that assists spinal cord injury participants with a comprehensive fitness every Saturday afternoon. Here, we teach them methods to pursue a healthy lifestyle and implement specific exercises into their daily lives. Additionally, I am involved in Columbia student volunteer programs such as the Columbia Student Medical Outreach as well as Stand Tall which provides pro bono physical therapy services to uninsured population in the Washington Heights community. As a new avid runner in the city, I have also participated in becoming a medical volunteer for the NYC half marathon in 2016, Girls on the Run 5K, and several fundraising races for cancer research this past year. I have also run 2 half marathons myself: Brooklyn Half, and Rock n’ Roll Brooklyn. Upon graduation, I hope to practice physical therapy in Southern California in a hospital setting where I am exposed to a variety of patient populations- Orthopedics, Neurological, Pediatrics etc. I aspire to be a versatile physical therapist who partners with patients to help them live a fulfilling life free from pain so they could become active members in their communities.
3.Pieter Tsuang Diekema : Western Washington University；Major: Plastics Engineering Technology (莊明哲之外孫)
I graduated from Western Washington University, with a BS in plastics and composites engineering in 2014. Currently, I work as an engineer at Pexco, a company which manufactures custom plastic parts for a wide variety of industries. My main job is to design plastic extrusion tooling and to ensure successful completion of these manufacturing projects. The SDTCA award helped me to purchase a laptop computer that allowed me to work on my college projects toward the successful completion of my engineering degree.
4. Yi-Shan (Wendy) Liao: National Taipei University of Technology; Major: English ( 廖炳惠之女)
2013, I was an undergraduate in Taiwan. In 2015, I went to Teachers College, Columbia University for my masters study in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and graduated in May 2017. I am now working as an ESL teacher at University Settlement Society of New York. It is a non-profit organization which provides numerous educational and social services to immigrants and low-income families living in NYC. I am not married. I like to read novels, grow plants, cook new dishes, and do yoga. On weekends, I also teach elementary school children Mandarin at Columbia University. My goal is to be an English teacher who can inspire and motivate students. Next year, I will probably move back to Taiwan and try to get a job as a high school teacher. Wendy
5.Jennifer Hsu : San Diego State University；Major: Music (許瑞祥之女)
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6. Corinne Buchanna : San Diego State University ; Major: Art ( 何金花之孫女)
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2014年 (九位）
1. Bryan Chiou (邱子恆) : University of California at Berkeley ；Major: Business Administration. ( 邱銖寬之子)
Bryan is currently an investment banking analyst in the Technology Mergers & Acquisitions group at Evercore, a premier independent advisory firm. He graduated from UC Berkeley in 2016 with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Industrial Engineering. Long term, Bryan aspires to become a business leader and to make a positive, lasting impact on the world. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, hiking and camping. He often volunteers at the SF Marin Food Bank in San Francisco.
2. Peter Guanchen Chu (朱冠丞) : University of California, Los Angeles; Major: Neuro Science. ( 朱國龍之子)
After receiving the Cenzone Tech Inc. scholarship at the Taiwanese American Community Center in September 2014, Peter Chu has since graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience while serving in numerous leadership positions such as President of the Neuroscience Undergraduate Society and speaking at his departmental commencement ceremony, Managing Editor of a student-run health magazine on campus, Academic Chair of the UCLA Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, and Vice President of Bruin Tzu Ching. Peter went on to graduate from the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor with a Master's degree in Health Services Administration, completing a summer internship at the Cleveland Clinic. Now practicing healthcare administration in his one-year administrative fellowship at UC San Diego Health, Peter is continually and incredibly thankful to Dr. Jung-Fu Wu, Cenzone Tech Inc, SDTCA, and his loving family and friends who have always supported him in his life journey."
3. Santos Mintse Chen Hernandez (陳敏哲), Stanford University. Major: Computer Science (陳坤木,余洵洵 之外孫)
After graduating from Stanford University in June 2017, I currently work in an urban planning firm in the city of San Francisco. I hope to eventually pursue graduate studies in the next few years, either in data science or teacher education.
4. Olivia May Lee(李傲梅) : Rice University .Major: Political Science (賴晉嬋之孫女)
Olivia 今年5月從 Rice University 畢業, 現任 Finance Assistant at Lizzie Fletcher for Congress Houston, Texas .
5. Chun-Han Lin(林君翰) :Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Major: Aerospace Engineering (黃素芬之子)
君翰2015年大學畢業後,在洛杉磯附近空軍服務（ROTC, Air Force)國防航空太空研究。
6. Esther Huah Wang (王樺) : University of California, San Diego Major: Applied Math ( 陸天池之外孫女）
Esther Wang, a 2014 scholarship recipient, recently graduated from UC San Diego with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. While at UC San Diego, she worked as a TA for the Mathematics at UC San Diego and was involved in the Society of Undergraduate Mathematics Students and Circle K International, a collegiate community service organization. She will be continuing her education at UC San Diego, working towards a Master’s in Applied Mathematics. Aside from academics, she currently serves as the District Member Recognition Chair for the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Circle K International and dedicates much of her time to volunteering. She hopes to become an actuary after receiving her Master's.
7. Joshua Young Yang(楊心民) : University of California, San Diego. Major: Bioengineering. ( 楊揚之子)
I am currently in my second year of the combined MD-PhD program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where I will be joining the Bioengineering PhD program. I am doing research in the laboratory of Taekjip Ha, who is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator and who worked under Nobel Laureate Steven Chu. I am doing single molecule biophysics research in his lab specifically looking at helicase activity. In my free time, I have been actively working on entrepreneurial activities. I am CEO of a startup company Helispot, Inc. that aims to create inexpensive and simple diagnostic assays for use in point-of-care and low-resource settings. I am using the biotech business and scientific skills I gained during my master's degree from UCSF and UC Berkeley to move this company forward and am also actively teaching others these same skills. I am an Inventor Lead for the Medical Entrepreneurship course at Johns Hopkins, where volunteer my time leading a team of MD, MBA, and MPH students in learning intellectual property, regulatory, and finance skills as they relate to medical innovation. Further, I am a mentor for the Master of Translational Medicine students at UCSF and UC Berkeley, where I help them with the KIT: Kidney Injury Test project, a project that aims to develop a noninvasive diagnostic assay for kidney injury. For fun, I am on a soccer team with other medical students and also am continuing my competitive ballroom dancing abilities, but now just for fun. I am so grateful for having received a scholarship from the SDTCA. This scholarship allowed me to dedicate more time to the activities I love, time that I believe will allow me the resources to become a leader in the medical field.
8. Tiffany Young Yang(楊心宜): University of California, San Diego ;Major: Psychology ( 楊揚之女)
Tiffany obtained a Master degree in School Counseling from SDSU last May and works as a school counselor at Museum Charter School at Hillcrest.
9. Jessica Jachi Wu-Woods(吳佳奇) :Fullerton College.Major: Biology ( 吳聖麒 之孫女).
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2015 年（五位）
1. 鄭雅恩 Ms. Janet Yea-En Cheng Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.主修：護理 (Nursing) (鄭汾洲之孫女)
Thank you so much for awarding me the Cenzone Tech Inc. scholarship in 2015, it has helped me in many positive ways. I am currently a senior in the nursing program at Marquette University, I plan to graduate by May 2018 and start working as a nurse after I pass the boards! Throughout my college career, I have volunteered in various places around the Milwaukee area, such as Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee Women's Center, Marquette University Flu Shot Clinics, etc. I am heavily involved with extracurriculars at school as well. I have been a part of the Marquette Club Tennis team, Marquette Orchestra, and InterVarsity. At home, I teach violin to kids from ages 3-18 on the weekends. With the help of the scholarship, I was fortunate to be part of a mission trip to the Dominican Republic this past December through an organization called Mission Emanuel. We built houses in a small town called Cielo, volunteered at Vacation Bible School, and played with the underprivileged children there as well. I was blessed to have the opportunity to bring my violin there and played for patients at a Leper hospital, where the leper patients were treated as social outcasts. All these wonderful experiences were made possible because of the scholarship I received, so I'm really grateful for the generosity of the Cenzone Tech Inc. scholarship. I will be seeking opportunities in the future to give back to the Taiwanese communities and take care of the students with Taiwanese heritage as well.
2. 張穎奇 Mr. Samuel Formosa Chang, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 主修：哲學，神經科學，心理學 (Philosophy, Neuroscience & Psychology)( 張裕華之子)
2018五月將從Washington University, St. Louis畢業。他剛剛完成醫學院MD PHD申請，過去大學三年跟本校醫學院癌症専科教授參與癌症研究，課餘則參加TSO台灣同學會幫助台灣到美國唸大學的學子。從大一就進入EST學生緊急救援團隊，開著學校救護車實際行動參與社區。未來期望能夠在醫學臨床及研究繼續努力，能夠貢獻一己之力，成為他人的祝福！進去研究室，埋首在一次一次的實驗，學會失敗時的持守，成功時雀躍卻再次前行，Wash U三年因為Lab而精彩！
3. 汪永智 Michael Yeong-Chih Wang,Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas,主修：企業管理 (Business Administration) (李敏修之外孫)
Currently, I am a senior at Texas A&M majoring in Accounting. Next year, I will be pursuing a Master's Degree in Accounting and studying for the CPA examination. The Cenzone scholarship has allowed me to further my studies in the field of Accounting, and for that I am thankful.
4. 吳欣柔 Ms. Katherine Hsin-Juo Wu, 主修：藥物科學 (Pharmaceutical Science), University of California, Irvine, CA (吳裕誠之女)
自英雄榜後，我繼續精進學業，也在2017年於University of California, Irvine 的 藥劑系畢業。畢業之後，現在要開始一個新的旅程，準備到 University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy 繼續讀研究所，希望以後能順利當上藥劑師！ For extracurricular activities, I was the Vice President of Taiwanese American Organization. As the club, we gathered as a big family and shared Taiwanese culture. To strengthen my hands on lab skills, I also assisted the Zlotnik lab with the research of a new cytokine. During summer, I usually spend my time with my family in Taiwan. I have also volunteered at an antibody lab at 台北醫學大學. Hobby wise, I enjoy singing, playing the guitar and piano. I also like to play volleyball and ping pong!
5. 吳欣庭 Ms. Kelly, Hsin-Ting Wu 主修：商業管理/經濟學 (Business Management/ Economics) University of California, Santa Cruz (吳裕年之女)
之前能夠拿到英雄榜的獎學金，非常感激。我在2017年6月份從University of California Santa Cruz 的經濟系畢業。在大學時曾在boys and girls club of Santa Cruz volunteer 一段時間。 現在畢業後回到聖地牙哥準備開始找工作，希望以後能夠有好的成就！

2016 年(九位）
1. Lin, Gina Shiau-Ching (林筱晴) , University of California, Los Angeles, Major: Business Economics, (林瑞昌之女)
I am currently a senior at the University of California, Los Angeles, and pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics with a minor in Accounting. I find myself especially passionate and motivated at serving the communities. This summer, I had an honor to intern with Media Arts Center San Diego as a bookkeeper, assisting the operation of this nonprofit organization for film in accounting and financial aspects. This school year, I will also be serving the transfer community as a transfer mentor and volunteering for homeless students with UCLA Bruin Shelter in the greater Los Angeles area. I target to launch my career in public accounting, aiming to spread the positiveness through my passion in not just my last year in college but continue through my career as a dedicated professional in public accounting.
2. Hwang, Cassie (黃姿端) , Washington University in St. Louis, Major: Marketing Minor: Design ( 黃煥昇之女)
After graduating a semester early in December 2016, Cassie is taking the extra time to improve her Chinese in Taiwan and increase her understanding of Taiwanese culture. During her post-grad study abroad, she is also currently teaching business English to professionals in Taiwan.
3. Lee, Yuju Eric (李毓儒), University of California, San Diego, Major: Communications; Minor: Business Management. (賴惠玫之子)
I received the scholarship two years ago and it had aided me further towards achieving my goal in optometry. The extra cash meant that I had less to worry about my livelihood and could focus more on my studies. I’m currently interning for a Taiwanese-owned contact lenses distributor and had gained experience in customer support, management, accounting, and many more. However, being focused in my goal doesn’t mean neglecting my hobbies and interests. This past summer, I became proficient in programming languages Java, Python, C++, and C#, took up picture editing and video editing, and began learning Japanese. I will be graduating from UCSD this year and I’ll surely live up to the expectations that the late Mr. Chen had placed on me.I received the scholarship two years ago and it had aided me further towards achieving my goal in optometry. The extra cash meant that I had less to worry about my livelihood and could focus more on my studies. I’m currently interning for a Taiwanese-owned contact lenses distributor and had gained experience in customer support, management, accounting, and many more. However, being focused in my goal doesn’t mean neglecting my hobbies and interests. This past summer, I became proficient in programming languages Java, Python, C++, and C#, took up picture editing and video editing, and began learning Japanese. I will be graduating from UCSD this year and I’ll surely live up to the expectations that the late Dr. Chen had placed on me.
4. Lin, Anna Mai (林安娜) , Pennsylvania State University, Major: Premedical – Medical ( 林國基,蓁蓁 之孫女,)
Anna Mai ,仍在賓州大學攻讀，第三年, There are four and half years for Anna to go.。此制度本來是共六年。在賓州大學二年而在 Sidney Kimmel Medical School 四年。在二年前此制度攺為共七年。賓州大學增加一年。據Anna 稱大一報到時有二十位，到目前只乙位離開。謝謝Cenzone Tech 公司提供獎學金。茲將Anna 在開學時來信附上。祝好！ “I am very glad to be here for another year and it is already very busy. Today was my first day of school, and my classes are good so far. I have a lot of labs for classes, so I will be very busy. I am taking physics, anatomy, orgo lab, english, art class, and women studies class. I am still working in my research lab, so I will heading there this afternoon. ”
5. Liu, Cailin (劉潔穎) ,University of California, San Diego；Major: International Business (廖珮君之女)
我今年在UCSD 要升大三了。我去年很榮幸可以成為助教，替教授輔導學生功課並改考卷。我也成為我們大學社團Sorority 的幹部，參與了許多社區的服務。有一次我擔任「希臘週」Greek Week 活動的負責人，我們設立了一個BBQ 的募款攤位，很受歡迎。我們將賣BBQ 的收入拿去幫㫑聖地牙哥的一個慈善機構叫「Stand Up Kids」, 是一個專門替無家可歸的孩童們提供收容所的慈善團體。我可以儘一些力幫助有須要的小朋友們，我覺得很開心！新種奬學金的奬金$2000，全被我用去買大二的教科書了，大學的課本真的很貴啊！連上網買的二手書都這麼貴！我會好好努力，不白費了這$2000 的獎學金。我非常感謝台灣同鄉會，新種公司及已經仙逝的陳榮昌教授，成立這個有意義的奬學金來鼓勵我們台美子弟。希望以後我也能有這樣的能力，來獎勵幫助别人！再次感謝！
6. Shih, Terry (石昭瑞) : Santa Clara University.Major: Computer Science & Engineering (石正平之子)
Terry is currently a third year at Santa Clara University, studying Computer Science and Engineering. I spent part of the recent summer as an instructor working under iDTech, where I introduced kids to the world of technology. I hope to take this degree and enter the field of computer game design, one of my early passions. Really appreciate the help and support of Cenzone scholarship to achieve my dreams.
7. Cheng, Thomas Alvaro Charles University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada Major: Accounting and Financial Management. （張閨瑟之孫）
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8 Wu-Woods, Natalie (吳佳美) : Irvine Valley College； Major: Bioengineering (吳聖麒之孫女)
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9. BioCheck公司 獎學金 (CEO:John Chen, 陳榮昌教授之弟)
Yu Liu 劉雩, San Diego Mesa College, 主修: 大眾傳播.( 劉曉亭,張麗珠之女)
很榮幸被邀請跟台灣鄉親分享我的近況，在完成兩年在社區大學的學業後，我今年秋天已經順利轉入UCSD就讀visual arts media，也在學校附近找到了一份part time的工作。公司是從事國際貿易相關的業務，讓我一面在學校進修，也一面累積專業的實務經驗。