Wiess College senior Heather Olson also received a Watson fellowship this year.
Olson said she will use her fellowship to study inner-city community gardens around the world. She will be visiting Denmark, India, Nepal, Japan, Australia and Brazil.
“In the cities that I visit as a Watson fellow, I will investigate all aspects of the establishment, maintenance and preservation of community gardens by speaking with gardeners, community leaders, organizations and city officials,” Olson said. “I will see what frustrates and inspires gardeners and discover the individual innovations that imbue the city with character and life.”