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Derby elected as President of American Association for Crystal GrowthJeffrey J. Derby has been elected as President of the American Association for Crystal Growth for a three-year period from 2008 to 2011. The American Association for Crystal Growth (AACG) is a national, non-profit organization that is affiliated with the International Organization for Crystal Growth (IOCG). The purpose of AACG is to organize and support activities that serve the technical and professional interests of its approximately 600 members and the crystal growth community. The activities are designed to advance the theory and practice of crystal growth and epitaxy, crystal characterization, and applications by enhancing both the exchange of technical information and the professional stature of those engaged in crystal and epitaxial thin film growth research, development, and production. 
Chemical Engineering senior wins $10,000 scholarshipChemical Engineering senior Andrew Jones was awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. The foundation was established in 1984 by the Mercury Seven astronauts. Al Worden, the command module pilot for the Apollo 15 moon mission and the chair of the foundation, visited the University of Minnesota to present the check to Andrew. Although Andrew has no plans to become an astronaut, said he was pleased with the selection because they are looking for the few students at the top who are going to make a difference. Chris Leighton named Emerging Leader LecturerChris Leighton was recently selected as the "Emerging Leader Lecturer" at the University of California Santa Barbara Materials Department. Chris delivered a joint Materials Department / Materials Research Laboratory colloquium entitled "Tunable spin polarization in (Co,Fe)S2: Engineering half-metallic ferromagnets". 
Renata Wentzcovitch Awarded Fellowship for Research in JapanRenata M. Wentzcovitch won “The Invitation Fellowship for Research in Japan (short term)” from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. She will be associated primarily with the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Department of Physics at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, from October to December 2008. 
Kevin Dorfman Receives Packard FellowshipKevin Dorfman is one of 20 promising scientific researchers in the nation to receive the 2007 Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering. He will receive an unrestricted research grant of $625,000 over five years. His research concerns the use stochastic analysis of single-molecule dynamical data and bottom-up fabrication methods to facilitate the transition of DNA electrophoresis to routine use in biology and medicine. 
Frank Bates Appointed University of Minnesota Regents ProfessorFrank Bates, the Department Head of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science since 1999 and a Distinguished McKnight University Professor, was recently appointed as a Regents Professor by the University of Minnesota. This is the highest recognition that can be given to a faculty member by the University. Sixth CEMS All-Class Alumni Gathering , 2008Our next annual all-class alumni gathering is set for Friday, October 31, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Amundson Hall, first floor. Please note the date on your calendars as we would really enjoy seeing you there. We always have good food, good beverages and good company! University of Minnesota Reception at AIChE MeetingThe American Institute of Chemical Engineers is celebrating its centennial year at the annual meeting held November 16 to 21 in Philadelphia. Join us at the University of Minnesota Reception on Tuesday, November18, from 7 to 9:30 PM in the Philadelphia Marriott Ballroom Salon I & J. |
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