Jan looks forward to working with Dr. Calsamiglia, whose area of particular expertise is in looking for ways to measure children's "non-cognitive" abilities such as social skills and emotional quotients and recently received a 5-year grant from the EU. Jan visited Madrid in April, and the Romani culture is his chosen field of study. Currently a Rice University post-graduate student and originally from Slovakia, Jan is fluent in five languages and became a naturalized American citizen in the Fall of this year. Thanks to BSWH Scholarship Chair Mike Livingston, his committee, and the District Committee for the screening and interviewing work that went into Jan's ultimate selection.