Bellevue Resident Graduates from Harvey Mudd College

Christopher Abella of Bellevue graduated from Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, Calif., on May 13, 2012, with a bachelor of science degree in Engineering. Christopher Abella attended Newport High School.

Harvey Mudd College's 2012 Commencement speaker was Bill Nye, science educator and host of several television programs. Best known as "Bill Nye the Science Guy" from the award-winning television program of the same name, Nye currently hosts "The 100 Greatest Discoveries," which airs on the Science Channel, "The Eyes of Nye," featured on PBS stations nationwide, and "Stuff Happens," a show about making responsible environmental choices that airs on Planet Green.

Harvey Mudd College President Maria Klawe presented the degrees to the graduates.

Harvey Mudd College is an independent liberal arts college specializing in engineering, science and mathematics. HMC's innovative curriculum combines engineering and science with humanities, social sciences and the arts to offer students a distinctive educational experience grounded in social responsibility. Founded in 1955 in Claremont, Calif., HMC is a member of The Claremont Colleges Consortium.

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