http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook College of Science Bulletin Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:43:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It has been a difficult economic year, and the University of Utah experienced significant budget cuts that required a good deal of belt tightening. Nevertheless, there were many positive aspects that I am happy to report. [caption id="attachment_91" align="alignright" width="195" caption="Pierre V. Sokolsky Dean, College of Science. Photo by Steven Leitch/University ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=400 The College of Science Alumni Association is working to provide benefits and opportunities to the community, and we invite you to get involved! [caption id="attachment_57" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Bernard Price, BS’88, MS’97 Alumni Association President"][/caption] Our core mission is to get Utah’s citizens, particularly students, excited about science. There are a number of ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=406 In June 2009, the University of Utah Department of Chemistry received $8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) toward construction of an addition to the south tower of the Henry Eyring Building (HEB) specifically to support biological and biophysical chemistry research. [caption id="attachment_379" align="alignleft" width="670" caption="Holding an architect’s rendering ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=373 Alumni and friends of the College of Science stepped forward in large numbers this past academic year to support the college and the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics & Astronomy. Nearly 1,000 individuals and others donated in 2008-2009, compared to about 600 a year in the past three years. ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=388 by Lee J. Siegel Science News Specialist University of Utah Public Relations [caption id="attachment_367" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Graeme W. Milton."][/caption] University of Utah mathematicians have developed a new cloaking method, and though it’s unlikely to lead to invisibility cloaks like those used by Harry Potter or Romulan spaceships in “Star Trek,” ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=360 The following lists represent gifts made to the College of Science between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009. Standard university group designations are used. We are extremely grateful for each of these generous supporters. INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND TRUSTS Associates–– Gifts of $100,000 to $499,999 Katherine W. and Ezekiel R. Dumke, Jr. Foundation Jean R. Stringfellow Founder’s ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=355 [caption id="attachment_349" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Dale A. Strinfellow, Ph.D."][/caption] Mrs. Jean Stringfellow (BS Health ’66), widow of biology alumnus and respected research scientist Dale A. Stringfellow (BS Biology ’67, MS Microbiology ’70, PhD Microbiology ’72), has made a generous gift to the Department of Biology in honor of her husband’s work, establishing ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=347 The next time you’re on campus, be sure to visit the Aline Wilmot Skaggs Biology Research Building, located near the university bookstore, and check out the new Donor Recognition Display, hanging outside the auditorium where Frontiers of Science and other lecture series are held. The Display lists the names of all ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=335 Editor's Note: As a major step in the development of the astronomy program at the U, we received permission to make an unprecedented number of new faculty hires this year. This expansion led to the department of physics being renamed the Department of Physics and Astronomy. [caption id="attachment_320" align="alignleft" width="150" ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=314 [caption id="attachment_283" align="alignleft" width="108" caption="-"][/caption] --click here to download and/or print high-resolution Calendar file-- The following list highlights free public events, lectures, and demos to be hosted by the College of Science during the 2009-2010 academic year: FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE Frontiers of Science public lectures start at 7:30 p.m. in the Aline W. Skaggs Biology ... http://www.science.utah.edu/notebook/?p=254