September 2008 Newsletter - Washington University Engineering

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SEPTEMBER 2008

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New Engineering Scholars

During orientation events, freshmen scholarship students enjoyed a reception in Whitaker Hall.

Kyle Oetjen and Professor Dan Giammar

Younan Xia Professorship Installation

Younan Xia was installed as the inaugural James M. McKelvey Professor on September 2.

Professor Chris Gill Elected Speaker

On September 12, Computer Science and Engineering Professor Chris Gill was elected Speaker of the Engineering Faculty Senate.

Computer Science Professor Collaborates with Arts & Sciences Faculty

Professor Weixiong Zhang will work with Ralph S. Quatrano, the Spencer T. Olin Professor and dean of the faculty of Arts & Sciences on a new project funded by the National Science Foundation.

Electrical & Systems Engineering Professor Earns Office of Naval Research Grant

Professor Arye Nehorai received a $363,222 grant for research titled "MIMO Radar Processing with Realistic Clutter Modeling."

Upcoming Events

Wed, Sep 17, 2008
Society of Women Engineers Evening With Industry

Fri, Sep 19, 2008
Ryckman Lecture

Fri, Sep 19, 2008
Internship & Job Fair

Wed, Oct 1, 2008
Engineers' Scholarship Dinner

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Research News

Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering Professor Earns $52,644 Subaward
Professor Pratim Biswas will work on a research grant with the University of Cincinnati to study "Diesel, Allergens and Gene Interaction and Child Atopy."

Biomedical Engineering Professor Earns $1,362,285 Grant
Professor Yoram Rudy will continue the development of a noninvasive imaging modality for imaging cardiac arrhythmia.

Engineering Professor Collaborates with Department of Pediatrics
Professor Phil Bayly is a collaborator for a new research project funded by the Children's Discovery Institute, "Functional, Structural, and Genetic Characterization of Pediatric Ciliopathies."

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