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Engineering e-News

      AUGUST 2008
Across Disciplines. Across the World.

Welcome Back from Dean Sutera

With the start of this new academic year, the School of Engineering and Applied Science begins an exciting new era. Most visibly, construction of the School's new building will commence this fall.

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Dean Sutera
During Engineering Orientation, Dean Sutera presented the school's vision and plans to parents of incoming freshmen.
Phil Bayly

New Mechanical, Aerospace & Structural Engineering Chair

Dean Sutera appointed Professor Phil Bayly chair of the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Structural Engineering, effective August 1, 2008.

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Professor Catalin Roman Reappointed Department Chair

Effective July 1, 2008, Professor Gruia-Catalin Roman will serve as chair of Computer Science & Engineering.

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Catalin Roman
Joseph A. O'Sullivan

New Dean for UMSL/WUSTL Joint Engineering Program

Professor Joseph A. O'Sullivan, Ph.D. has been appointed dean of the University of Missouri-St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program.

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Know 'Where to Go'

Washington University launched a new campaign this fall to help the campus prepare for emergency situations.

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Upcoming Events

Wed, Aug 27, 2008
First Day of Fall 2008 Classes

Mon, Sep 1, 2008
No Classes: Labor Day Holiday

Tue, Sep 2, 2008
George M. Whitesides Colloquium

Tue, Sep 2, 2008
Installation of Younan Xia as the McKelvey Professor

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Research News

New WUSTL Research Web Site
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research launched a new Web site as a consolidated source of information related to research compliance, administration, and management.

Military Use of Robots Increases
Assistant Professor Bill Smart and Ph.D. student Doug Few are on the cutting edge of a new technology wave.

Air Quality in Beijing
During a recent trip to Beijing, Associate Professor Jay Turner was interviewed for a CBS News story.

Enabling Users to Identify Code
Assistant Professor Caitlin Kelleher received a $485,000 National Science Foundation grant.

The Lefthander's Best Friend
Professor David Peters says left-handers have the advantage in baseball.

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