Applied Research Institute
Philanthropic program since 2019 | Chairs: Board of Governors Jamie Louie, John Nicholas
Asian Hall of Fame’s Applied Research Institute fosters professional development through its national Fellowship program. Last year’s events funded laptops, technical training, and expansion to 58 Fellows engaged from 6-week sprints to extended initiatives in diverse fields such as Asian data analytics and AI venue design. As a Department of State certified sponsor of OPT Visas, the Institute provides international students with valuable work experience after graduation. A notable aspect is the Wong & Fong Family Neurodivergent Fellowship, endowed by Founder Emeritus Karen Wong and David Wong; Letitia, Nate, Remington, Arascena Fong; John Wong, and Hom Family.
Capstone examples
Digital media production development to launch David Xie, MA University of San Francisco
Dragon Zoom mobile game go to market launch Leah Long, MBA University of Washington
Dragon Zoom mobile game concept to development Wilson Huynh, MBA University of Washington
Experiential VIP marketing Vanessa McNiel, Los Angeles College of Music
Event design concept to implementation Camilla Leonard, MA University of San Diego
Asian holidays publicity cascade Ari Fong, BA San Diego State
TikTok concept to launch Abel Fong, BA Seattle University
Grammy album liner notes Michael Tseng, BA USC
Grammy album submission Jerry Chang, BA UC Irvine
Sports research database Scott Wong, Arcadia High School
The US State Department requires more formal materials from new Fellows now that Asian Hall of Fame is an Everify company:
1. One page resume
2. Transcript
3. Copy of driver's license
4. Replies to prompts (max 400 words):
a. Describe a project that you would like to launch that advances your portfolio and also the mission of Asian Hall of Fame.
b. Describe an obstacle that you or your family overcame that inspires your career path today.
