College of Science Insights

Insights: The College of Science Magazine

Fall/Winter Issue 2005

Insights is available in two formats. You may view the individual articles by clicking on the links below, or download the entire current issue as a pdf. PDF (5.2 MB)

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Welcome: Jeffrey S. Vitter
Frederick L. Hovde Dean of Science

Features:

Critical Mass

Critical mass :
Encouraging diversity in the sciences.

Nanoscience Evolution

The nanoscience evolution :
The future is about thinking small and dreaming big.

Inquiring Minds

Inquiring minds :
Asking questions is only the beginning for these teachers and students.

The possibilities are endless :
Thirty years after graduating, Greg Young is still excited about science.

Learning with Merlin

Learning with Merlin :
Created by a team of students, Merlin’s Magic Castle teaches English as a second language.

Annual Report 2004-2005

Annual Report 2004-2005 :
Update on the Strategic Plan.

Macroscope:

  • State weatherman
  • Discovering more with four more Discovery Park Centers
  • The Hurricane He Expected
  • Exhibit features the science of the small
  • Scrambling for schools
  • On the road

Breakthroughs:

  • Currents of change
  • Detecting chemicals
  • Reinforcing virus evolution theory
  • Covering extreme weather
  • A self-cleaning atmosphere?
  • Exposing pi's lack of randomness
  • Clipping DNA wires
  • Unraveling tornado mysteries
  • More funding for Endocyte's cancer drugs
  • Closing in on a cold cure

Awards & Honors:

  • Nolte given top research award
  • College of Science awards five honorary doctorates

Class Notes:

  • Notes
  • In memoriam