Valerie Hashimoto was recognized by the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai’i (RCUH) for twenty years of service. Valerie has been an indispensible part of the CRDG science section, serving as an administrator through the development of three major science curricula. “Val Hashimoto has been the center of our organization, dealing with all of the exigencies of budget, personnel, facilities, and time constraints,” said Frank Pottenger, head of CRDG’s science projects. “Her patience and her attention to detail are legend.” Valerie has been the face of CRDG to hundreds of science teachers, researchers, and other partners across the country and around the world, and we congratulate her on this milestone.