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Far From Routine WATSON FELLOWSHIPS PROVIDE REMARKABLE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
picture of special needs inclusion,” said Groshong. “I really hope to be a part of these people’s lives, experi- encing their triumphs, learning about the diffi culties they face and exploring what resources are available that provide meaningful, signifi cant opportunities.” She also hopes to learn how advocates interact
with their governments and what existing policies affect the lives of people with physical and intellec- tual disabilities. After her fellowship year, Groshong plans to study
technology and policy at MIT. Zubke will explore how to position solar power to
Engineering major Hannah Groshong ’13 and physics major Dustin Zubke ’13 will travel the world.
Watching her younger sister, Bailey, who has Down Syndrome, interact with others gave Hannah Groshong ’13 an apprecia- tion for the joy, simplicity and honesty that Bailey, and others like her, bring to life. It also inspired Groshong to reach out. In high school, she volunteered each summer with Lose the
Training Wheels, helping to teach kids with disabilities how to ride a bike. At Harvey Mudd College she served as a mentor and dorm proctor. Now, with the help of a Watson Fellowship, the engineering major will study how different societies support individuals with special needs. Groshong and fellow classmate Dustin Zubke ’13 were
two of only 40 students—from a pool of 700 candidates—to receive 2012–2013 Thomas J. Watson Fellowships. The fellow- ship provides a $25,000 grant to fund a year of independent study and travel abroad. The awards mark the fourth time that HMC has had two
Watson winners chosen in a single year. “The Watson Fellowship is well aligned with our College
mission,” said Dean of Faculty Jeff Groves. “It’s wonderful to know that Hannah and Dustin will have the opportunity to pursue their interests and understand more fully the impact of their work on the world.” Groshong’s project, “A New Routine: Exploring the
Transition into Adulthood for Individuals with Special Needs,” will include travel to Germany, Japan and Jordan. “I chose those countries to ensure a diverse set of experiences. Their cultural and economic differences will add richly to the
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compete successfully with fossil fuels as a key energy source. His project, “Chasing the Sun: Solar Power Across Cultures,” will take him to Germany, Spain, Australia, China and India. “Each country’s solar industry offers a unique perspective,” said Zubke. “I want to synthesize the
best practices from each into a model solar industry that I can strive to create in the market where I decide to work.” Zubke will speak with past and present solar energy
customers, along with people in industry and in government, to examine the challenges inhibiting the growth of solar power. He also aims to discover ways to meet and overcome those challenges. The physics major hopes to draw upon the skills and
experience he gained working with physics Professor Richard Haskell, director of HMC’s Center for Environmental Studies, on the research project, “Irrigating The Claremont Colleges with Reclaimed Water.” That project secured funding to do a feasibility study for a water reclamation system that may reduce The Claremont Colleges’ water consumption by 42 percent (see Page 16). After his fellowship year, Zubke plans to work in the solar
industry, potentially with a global fi rm. The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship program offers college
graduates a year of independent, purposeful exploration and travel outside of the United States to enhance their capacity for resourcefulness, imagination, openness and leadership and to foster their humane and effective participation in the world community. Twenty-nine HMC students have received the award.
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