Arta Shirkhodai

Q: Where is your hometown?

I was born in Alexandria, VA, but I would call Kihei (on the island of Maui) my hometown because I have lived there for the latter half of my life.

Q: What are your hobbies, outside of engineering?

I actually like to play a lot of sports during my free time. Specifically, I play a lot of soccer and tennis the most.

Q: What are your engineering related interests?

My interest in engineering is in its endless applications in the medical field, which is where I would eventually like to end up.

Q: What are your career aspirations?

For now, I am looking to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in EE and get into a prestigious medical school.