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* GE Global Research Director To Speak at Rensselaer Trustee Celebration of Faculty Achievement
November 25, 2008: Mark M. Little ’82, senior vice president and director of GE Global Research, will deliver the keynote address titled, “Redefining What’s Possible,” at Rensselaer’s 2009 Trustee Celebration of Faculty Achievement on Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies.		 *
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* Ravi Kane
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Kane Named P.K. Lashmet Professor at Rensselaer
November 19, 2008: Nanobiotechnology expert Ravi Kane has been named the P.K. Lashmet Professor at Rensselaer. The endowed professorship is one of the highest honors bestowed on a Rensselaer faculty member.		 *
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* Peter Fox
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Data Scientist Joins Rensselaer Tetherless World Research Constellation
November 13, 2008: Peter Fox has joined Rensselaer as the newest chair of the Tetherless World Research Constellation. Fox brings extensive experience as both a data and solar-terrestrial scientist.		 *
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* Statement of President Shirley Ann Jackson on the Passing of Hendrick C. Van Ness
November 7, 2008: Dr. “Hank” Van Ness spent more than 50 years at Rensselaer — teaching, researching, and updating his timeless and much-celebrated chemical thermodynamics textbook. Professor Van Ness joined the faculty of Rensselaer in 1956, and in 1983 was named Institute Professor of Chemical Engineering. He retired in 1989, but maintained an office in the Ricketts Building and was active as Professor Emeritus.		 *
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* Richard Siegel
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Professor-Turned-Producer Learns the Movie Biz
September 26, 2008: The film, “Molecules to the MAX,” the newest Molecularium movie, has been a three-year labor of love for Richard W. Siegel.		 *
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Rensselaer Announces New Head of Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies
September 23, 2008: Jonathan Dordick, the Howard P. Isermann ’42 Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Rensselaer, has been named the new director of the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies.		 *
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Rensselaer Researcher Wins AIChE Young Investigator Award
August 18, 2008: Ravi S. Kane, professor of chemical and biological engineering at Rensselaer, has won the 2008 Young Investigator Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum.		 *
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Professor B. Wayne Bequette Elected Fellow of AIChE
July 1, 2008: Modeling, design, and controls expert B. Wayne Bequette, professor of chemical and biological engineering, was recently elected a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).		 *
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* Arturo Estrella
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Top Economist Becomes Head of Economics at Rensselaer
June 24, 2008: Internationally renowned economist Arturo Estrella will join Rensselaer as the new head of the department of economics.		 *
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* Rensselaer Researcher Wins IEEE Award for Work on 3-D Computer Chips
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Rensselaer Researcher Wins IEEE Award for Work on 3-D Computer Chips
May 27, 2008: James Jian-Qiang Lu will be recognized this week for research and technical achievements toward the design and realization of 3-D integrated computer chips.

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* Rensselaer Professor Fengyan Li Awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
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Rensselaer Professor Fengyan Li Awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
March 19, 2008: Fengyan Li, assistant professor of mathematical sciences at Rensselaer, has been named a 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow.		 *
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* Professor Toh-Ming Lu Named Fellow of the Materials Research Society
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Professor Toh-Ming Lu Named Fellow of the Materials Research Society
March 13, 2008: Toh-Ming Lu, the R.P. Baker Distinguished Professor of Physics at Rensselaer, has been named a lifetime fellow of the Materials Research Society.		 *
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* Achille Messac
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Renowned Physicist Named Kodosky Constellation Chair at Rensselaer
February 4, 2008: Shengbai Zhang, a quantum physicist renowned for his computational modeling and research in semiconductor defects, has been named senior chair of Rensselaer’s Gail and Jeffrey L. Kodosky ’70 Constellation in Physics, Information Technology, and Entrepreneurship.		 *
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Rensselaer Professor Achille Messac Elected Fellow of AIAA
January 14, 2008: Design optimization pioneer Achille Messac, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Rensselaer, has been elected a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. 		*
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* David Duquette
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Duquette Named Horton Professor of Materials Engineering at Rensselaer
January 9, 2008: Corrosion expert David Duquette, of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Rensselaer, has been named John Tod Horton Distinguished Professor in Materials Engineering.		 *
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* Jacob Fish
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Rensselaer Researcher Named Fellow of the American Academy of Mechanics
January 8, 2008: Jacob Fish, the Rosalind and John J. Redfern Chaired Professor of Engineering at Rensselaer and director of the university’s Multiscale Science and Engineering Center, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Mechanics.		 *
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* Professor Kim Boyer
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Computer Vision Expert To Head Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer
January 7, 2008: Professor Kim Boyer has joined the faculty of Rensselaer as head of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering. He is a renowned computer vision expert with research interests ranging from advanced heart imaging and human eye modeling to eye-in-the-sky satellites.		 *
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* Colonel James A. Knowlton
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Rensselaer Names Colonel James A. Knowlton as Director of Athletics
December 11, 2007: James A. Knowlton, a senior administrator at the United States Military Academy, has been named director of athletics at Rensselaer.		 *
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Dobry Named Institute Professor of Engineering at Rensselaer
December 3, 2007: Earthquake engineering and soil dynamics expert Ricardo Dobry was recently named Institute Professor of Engineering, one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon a Rensselaer faculty member.		 *
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honors Rensselaer Researchers for Work on New Orleans Levee Modeling
November 28, 2007: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bestowed high honors upon a team of Rensselaer faculty and staff for their critical contributions to the rebuilding of New Orleans levees ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.		 *
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* Satish Nambisan
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The Global Brain: New Book Provides Roadmap for Innovation
November 16, 2007: A new book co-authored by Satish Nambisan of Rensselaer's Lally School and a management professor from Northwestern University presents multiple models that companies can customize to fit their particular circumstances.		 *
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* Robert Hull
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Nanotechnology Expert To Lead Materials Science and Engineering Department
November 15, 2007: World-renowned materials science expert Robert Hull will join Rensselaer in early 2008 to head the School of Engineering’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering.		 *
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* Rensselaer Professors Toh-Ming Lu and Wilfredo Colón Elected as 2007 AAAS Fellows
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Rensselaer Professors Toh-Ming Lu and Wilfredo Colón Elected as 2007 AAAS Fellows
October 29, 2007: Toh-Ming Lu, the R.P. Baker Distinguished Professor of Physics, and Wilfredo Colón, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, have been elected as fellows of the AAAS.		 *
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* Separations Expert Named William Weightman Walker Professor at Rensselaer
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Separations Expert Named William Weightman Walker Professor at Rensselaer
October 29, 2007: Chemical and biological engineering professor Steven Cramer was recently appointed as the William Weightman Walker Professor of Polymer Engineering at Rensselaer.		 *
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* Rensselaer Names Garde New Head of Chemical and Biological Engineering
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Rensselaer Names Garde New Head of Chemical and Biological Engineering
October 17, 2007: Professor Shekhar Garde, a rising star in Rensselaer’s School of Engineering, was named the new head of the university’s Howard. P. Isermann Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. 		*
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* Web Language and Artificial Intelligence Expert Joins Tetherless World Research Constellation
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Web Language and Artificial Intelligence Expert Joins Tetherless World Research Constellation
October 16, 2007: A leading expert in Web research, Deborah L. McGuinness, joins Rensselaer as an endowed chair of the Tetherless World Research Constellation. She is one of the creators of the Web language that is ushering in the next generation of the World Wide Web.		 *
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* Professor Jonathan S. Dordick
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Rensselaer Faculty Member Wins Prestigious Biotechnology Awards
September 20, 2007: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute had an impressive showing at the 234th American Chemical Society Meeting held in late August in Boston, Mass. Along with professor Jonathan S. Dordick winning a pair of major awards, nearly 60 faculty, researchers, and students presented papers and research findings on diverse topics ranging from proteomics to bioinformatics and the design of functional nanostructure materials.		 *
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Rensselaer Researcher Gets Firsthand View of Behind-the-Scenes Military Technology
September 17, 2007: Rich Radke was one of a dozen researchers to participate in the 2007 CS Study Panel, a competitive program administered by the Institute for Defense Analyses for the DoD’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The training program aims to support university research in computer science and related fields, while informing a new generation of researchers.		 *
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Renowned Scientist To Join Rensselaer Biocomputation and Bioinformatics Group
September 14, 2007: George Makhatadze is a designer. But instead of expensive jeans and haute handbags, he is creating custom proteins that could improve everything from medication to detergent. Makhatadze is bringing his expertise in biology, chemistry, and computation to Rensselaer as a chaired professor in the Biocomputation and Bioinformatics research constellation.		 *
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* Professor Charles Malmborg
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Rensselaer Names Malmborg New Head of Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems
September 13, 2007: Professor Charles Malmborg, a 22-year veteran of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Engineering, was recently named the new head of the university’s Department of Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems (DSES). Along with his new post as department head, he also currently serves as the DSES undergraduate program director.		 *
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* Susan P. Gilbert
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Nanoscience Expert and Experienced Academic To Head Rensselaer Biology Department
August 22, 2007: Susan P. Gilbert, a renowned expert in cell biology, biophysics, and nanoscience, will join Rensselaer as the head of the Biology Department on Sept. 1, 2007. Gilbert joins the Rensselaer faculty after 12 years at the University of Pittsburgh.		 *
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* Robert Palazzo
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As FASEB President, Palazzo Urges Sustainable Vision for Science
July 12, 2007: Federal agencies in the United States need to provide sustainable funding streams to maintain the nation’s competitiveness and nourish the next generation of scientists, according to Robert Palazzo, provost of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and incoming president of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). Palazzo laid out his vision for the biomedical sciences at a July 10 event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.		 *
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Robert Palazzo Appointed Provost of Rensselaer
June 28, 2007: Robert E. Palazzo, director of the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, and professor of biology at Rensselaer, has been appointed to the position of provost after a rigorous national search. Palazzo assumed his new position July 1. 		*
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* Michael Shur
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Michael Shur Elected as 2007 IET Fellow
April 11, 2007: Michael Shur, the Patricia W. and C. Sheldon Roberts ’48 Chaired Professor in Solid State Electronics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been promoted to fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Shur is being recognized for his “individual responsibility, sustained achievements, and exceptional professionalism.” IET is the largest professional engineering society in Europe and the second largest of its kind in the world.		 *
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* Burt Swersey
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Burt Swersey Receives 2007 Olympus Innovation Award
April 2, 2007: Burt Swersey, a lecturer in the department of mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering, has been awarded the 2007 Olympus Lifetime of Educational Innovation Award for his dedication to innovative thinking and his commitment to students and their learning. Prior to joining Rensselaer, Swersey was a successful innovator in the medical field. He developed a number of important inventions, including an extremely accurate scale to weigh patients, together with bed and instrumentation, revolutionizing the treatment of water loss in patients with severe burns.		 *
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* Victor Chan
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Victor Chan Receives NSF Career Award
March 19, 2007: Wai Kin “Victor” Chan, an assistant professor of decision sciences and engineering systems, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Award (CAREER) from the National Science Foundation (NSF). He will use the projected five-year, $400,000 grant to develop better computer simulation methodologies to improve systems from healthcare to military operation and airport security.		 *
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* Daniel Gall
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Daniel Gall Receives NSF Career Award
March 5, 2007: Daniel Gall, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Award (CAREER) from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Gall will use the projected five-year, $400,000 grant to help craft the next generation of custom nanoscale structures.		 *
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* C. James Li Elected Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
March 5, 2007: C. James Li, professor of mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering at Rensselaer, was recently elected a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The highest elected grade of membership in ASME, fellowship is conferred upon a member with at least 10 years of active engineering practice and who has made significant contributions to the profession.		 *
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* Mariana Figueiro
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LRC Researcher Awarded Funding To Explore Effect of Light on Human Phototransduction
February 26, 2007: Mariana Figueiro, an assistant professor at Rensselaer’s Lighting Research Center (LRC), has received the James D. Watson Investigator award from the New York State Office of Science, Technology, and Academic Research (NYSTAR). With the help of this $200,000 grant, Figueiro will be exploring the effects of light on human physiological rhythms.		 *
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James Crivello Elected Fellow of ACS Division of Polymeric Materials
February 26, 2007: James Crivello, professor of chemistry and chemical biology, has been elected a 2007 fellow of the American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE). With more than 23 issued or pending patents since joining the Rensselaer faculty, Crivello is widely recognized for inventing some of the world’s most advanced polymers.		 *
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