From the Dean

It’s time to take a deep breath! We’ve come to the end of another busy and productive academic year in the College of Science.

More than 300 students received degrees from the College at our May 14 commencement ceremonies. Emma Doud, a Science graduate from Wabash, Indiana, gave her fellow graduates a warm sendoff as the student responder during the commencement ceremony. The College of Science was particularly proud to present five new Purdue honorary doctorates. Read more about these five distinguished leaders in the Science People section of this newsletter.

Eleven Science faculty members were promoted in 2004-05. From assistant professor to tenured associate professor:

Wei Cui, Physics
Fuqiang Wang, Physics
Sonia Fahmy, Computer Science
Jan Vitek, Computer Science
Jon Wilker, Chemistry

From associate professor to associate professor with tenure:

Gregery T. Buzzard, Mathematics
Suresh Jagannathan, Computer Science.

From associate to full professor:

Marc Caffee, Physics
Donna Fekete, Biological Sciences
Zhilan Feng, Mathematics
David Goldberg, Mathematics

We’re nearing the end of what is turning out to be our most successful year to date in faculty recruiting, both in departmental core disciplines and in our multidisciplinary Coalescence areas. You’ll get to read about all our new Science faculty in this newsletter beginning in the September issue.

Even though most students have left campus, summer at Purdue is anything but quiet. In fact, it’s time for another deep breath, because we’re setting our sights for much upcoming activity!

Joining the current roster of six multidisciplinary centers in Discovery Park will be four new ones soon to be announced by the University. The centers were selected through a University-wide competition and funded by the Lilly Endowment. Stay tuned for full details in the July issue of Science@Purdue.

And watch your mailbox later this month for the first issue of our new College of Science magazine, Insights. It’s beautiful, colorful, and full of gripping stories about current research, innovations in learning, news from our alumni, and much more. As we bring you our latest discoveries twice a year in Insights, we hope that sharing our excitement about science with you will make you want to share yours with us. We plan to include a class notes section, so let us hear from you at news@science.purdue.edu.

Best regards,

Jeff Vitter

SCIENCE PEOPLE

Distinguished scientists awarded Purdue honorary doctorates

Purdue presented honorary doctorates of science at the commencement ceremony on May 14 to five distinguished scientists:

Dr. Endre Balazs, Malcolm P. Aldrich Research Professor Emeritus in the Department of Opthalmology at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons;

Dr. Leroy Davis, former president of South Carolina State University;

Dr. Albert Overhauser, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Physics at Purdue;

Dr. David Siegmund, John D. and Sigrid Banks Professor of Mathematics at Stanford University;

Dr. John Smith, professor of pathology and director of the Division of Laboratory Medicine in the Department of Pathology, clinical professor in the School of Health Related Professions, senior scholar at the Lister Hill Center for Public Policy and senior scientist at the Center for Health Promotion at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.

Click here for the full profiles of all honorary doctorate recipients.

Eugene Spafford awarded honorary doctorate

Eugene Spafford, Professor of Computer Science and Executive Director of the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science from his alma mater, the State University of New York. Spaf was honored for his world-renowned research and expertise in the area of computer and network security, computer crime investigation and information ethics. Full story.

Mary Ellen Bock elected to national association office

Professor Mary Ellen Bock, Head of the Department of Statistics, was elected to the Board of Directors and to 2006 President-Elect of the American Statistical Association (ASA). The ASA is the nation’s leading professional association for statistics and statisticians.

Five Science faculty named University Faculty Scholars

The Purdue Faculty Scholars Program chose five Science faculty members to be faculty scholars this year. The program encourages recruitment and retention of outstanding scholars and recognizes faculty who are achieving academic distinction at an accelerated rate. The new Science University Faculty Scholars are Eric Calais of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Bruce Craig of Statistics, Donna Fekete of Biological Sciences, Zhiyuan Li of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Jiu-Kang Yu of Mathematics.

Fabio Milner publishes new book

Fabio Milner, Professor of Mathematics, is co-author of the book Gender-Structured Population Modeling: Mathematical Methods, Numerics, and Simulations, published by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). The book is the most recent publication in SIAM’s Frontiers in Applied Mathematics series. More information.

Science mourns passing of Sarah Brown

Sarah Baylen Brown, wife of the late Dr. Herbert C. Brown, passed away in Lafayette on May 29 at the age of 89. She married Dr. Brown in 1937, and her husband credited her for setting him on the path of his Nobel Prize-winning research when she gave him a book on boron hydrides as a college graduation gift in 1936. Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Dr. Charles Alan Brown (wife: Terry) of San Jose, California.

Kauline Davis joins Provost’s senior staff

Kauline Cipriani Davis, Assistant Director of Women in Science Programs, has been appointed special assistant to Purdue Provost Sally Mason, working on all issues relating to diversity across the University. Dr. Davis will help craft and prioritize much of the internal and external work that the University hopes to accomplish on improving the climate at Purdue for all students, faculty, and staff. Office of the Provost.

Student project wins Idea-to-Product top prize

Jasmine Hall, Speech Audiology student, and Alexei Czeskis, Computer Science and Mathematics student (pictured left), are members of the EPICS team that developed Merlin’s Magical Castle (MMC). MMC took the top prize at Purdue’s Second Annual Engineering Projects in Community Service Idea-to-Product Competition. Full story.

Lilly Purdue Alumni Scholarship awarded for 2005

Billie Gunn, Team Leader for Toxicology Information Systems at Eli Lilly & Co., and Alan Welch, Assistant Dean in the College of Science, presented the Lilly Purdue Alumni Scholarship to incoming Purdue freshman Katie Hausman. The scholarship funds all expenses for the recipient’s undergraduate career at Purdue. More about the Lilly Purdue Alumni Scholarship.

Purdue computer programmer making his mark in competitions

Tomasz Czajka, PhD candidate in Computer Science, has already improved software for Microsoft and performed research for IBM. This summer he’s headed to California to intern with a smaller company named Google. Czajka has won almost $100,000 in programming contests and is now training Purdue undergraduates to compete in computer-programming competitions. Full story.

Science softball team wins Spring Fling tournament

Athletic ability, or lack of it, didn’t keep Science staffers from an afternoon of friendly competition during Purdue's annual staff recognition day. Some played, some cheered, and all had a great time. Photo of the winning team.

PROFILES OF SUCCESS

Each month we spotlight the personal accomplishments and career successes, whether mainstream or unique, of Science alumni. This month’s spotlight is on Greg Young, who received his M.S. from the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in 1974. Greg serves as Chair of the Dean's Leadership Council for the College. Full story.

SCIENCE NEWS AND RESEARCH

Atmosphere may cleanse itself better than previously thought

A research team from Purdue and the University of California, San Diego has found that the Earth’s atmosphere may be more effective at cleansing itself of smog and other damaging hydrocarbons than was once thought. Scientists including Joseph S. Francisco, Professor of Chemistry and Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, have learned that some naturally occurring atmospheric chemicals react with sunlight more effectively than previously thought to produce substances that “scrub” smog from the air. Full story.

As world warms, vegetation changes may influence extreme weather

Professor Noah Diffenbaugh of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences has found that vegetation can significantly affect extreme weather, a discovery that could add a new piece to the global warming puzzle. His work is believed to be the first study to indicate that as vegetation responds to climate change, those changes in ground cover may affect where and how often extreme weather events occur. Full story.

Cure for common cold will need to wiggle to work, scientists say

An antiviral compound that wiggles its way into the common cold virus may provide one piece of the solution to halting the infection, say Purdue University scientists led by Professor Carol Post, who holds appointments in both the Department of Biological Sciences and the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences The group’s research was published in the May 24 issues of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Full story.

Same fold in viral shells point to common ancestry

New findings in research led by Purdue biologists provide further evidence that the protein envelope protecting DNA in viruses evolved billions of years ago from a common ancestor and uses the same basic protein “fold” to construct the critical outer shell. The protein fold of the viral envelope is crucial for the assembly of the capsid, which protects DNA vital to a virus’ ability to infect host organisms and reproduce, said Michael Rossmann, Hanley Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences. Full story.

Chemistry research group develops new ways to analyze oil

Our insatiable appetite for gas guzzling vehicles is pushing the world’s oil market to use low grade reserves that were long avoided due to the high cost of production. If we are to harvest these reserves in the future, we’ll need faster and improved analytical methods. A research group led by Chemistry Professor Hilkka Kenttämaa has developed a technique that could solve current analysis problems. Full story.

New opportunities from old chemistry in surface science, say Purdue chemists

Some century-old chemistry could have a strong impact on important issues in biosensors and other nanotech devices, according to a research team led by Alexander Wei, Associate Professor of Chemistry. Their work has shown that amines can bond to gold more robustly than thiols, which are commonly used materials for giving new functions to metal surfaces. Full story.

Startup Prosolia wins $50,000 award to move product to market

Indianapolis-based company Prosolia received a $50,000 award as part of the Purdue- and Lilly Endowment Inc.-sponsored Opportunity for Indiana Award for Entrepreneurs. Prosolia uses mini-mass spectrometers to analyze and identify chemical samples quickly and efficiently. The technology originated in the laboratories of R. Graham Cooks, the Henry Bohn Hass Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. Full story.

Demand grows for computer scientists

Think the dot-com bust and outsourcing mean there are no more good jobs in computer science? Not so, says Dean Jeff Vitter in a letter to the Purdue Exponent. The increased demand for computer specialists in the 10-year period from 2002 through 2012 is expected to top 1.4 million new jobs, and preparing students for jobs in these highly technological areas is critical to our nation’s economic future. Dean Vitter’s letter.

PURDUE NEWS

University names new vice president for research

Purdue has named Charles “Chip” Rutledge as the University’s vice president for research, a position he has held on an interim basis since 2002. Rutledge, who will serve as vice president for research through December 2007, served 15 years as dean of Purdue’s College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences. Full story.

Purdue opens Center for Regional Development

Purdue’s Center for Regional Development, which conducts applied research and analysis and nurtures partnerships that cut across jurisdictional boundaries, is ready for business. Sam Cordes, assistant director of Purdue’s Cooperative Extension Service, and Victor L. Lechtenberg, vice provost for engagement, serve as the center’s co-directors. The center can perform several functions for economic development agencies, chambers of commerce and government units. Full story.

SCIENCE EVENTS AND CALENDAR

Summit brings influential academics to Purdue

More than 100 people met at Purdue May 16-18 to consider recommendations to help women faculty overcome barriers that keep them from achieving their full potential. “Women in Academia: Institutional Change to Enhance Success” was sponsored by Purdue, the Susan Bulkeley Butler Institute for the Development of Women Leaders and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the academic consortium of the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago. Full story.

College of Science to offer science-based summer programs

The College of Science this summer will conduct two weeklong programs designed to expose young students to science-oriented careers. Both programs are open to students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grades. The Motivation and Momentum to Strive and Succeed in Science Program is scheduled for June 26 through July 2 and will follow the theme The Little Things Among Us. ScienceScape will take place July 17-23 and will focus on Star Struck: Exploration of Astronomy. More information.

Computer Science camps focus on Web design, robotics

Sixth through ninth grade students who are interested in computers can attend one of two computer science summer camps in June. The camps provide fun and educational experiences using computers, and kids will learn about careers in computer science, how to increase their problem-solving skills, and the importance of math and science in preparing for a computer science career in computer science. Full story.

Attention Chicago Chemistry alumni!

The Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society will meet on Friday, June 24th, at Steven's Steak House in Elmhurst. Professor Ronald Breslow of Columbia University will speak on "Progress on a New Approach to Cancer Chemotherapy." More information.

Day On Campus begins, June 14

Computer Science Summer Camps, June 19-25

Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society meeting, June 24

Motivation and Momentum to Strive and Succeed in Science Program, June 26-July 2

ScienceScape, July 17-23

Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair, August 18

Science Events

Science Seminars

Purdue Events

SCIENCE ALUMNI NEWS

Science alumni: We want to hear from you! Share your professional news and your personal and family milestones with the Science community by sending email to news@science.purdue.edu.

Click here for this month’s Alumni News.

RESEARCH FUNDING REPORT

Science researchers received funding totaling more than $4.2 million in April 2005. Complete list of funded proposals.


June 2005
From the Dean It’s time to take a deep breath! We’ve come to the end of another busy and productive academic year in the College of Science. More than 300 students received degrees from the College at our May 14 commencement ceremonies. Emma Doud, a Science graduate from Wabash, Indiana, gave her fellow graduates a warm sendoff as the student responder during the commencement ceremony. The College of Science was particularly proud to present five new Purdue honorary doctorates. Read more about these five distinguished leaders in the Science People section of this newsletter. Eleven Science faculty members were promoted in 2004-05. From assistant professor to tenured associate professor: Wei Cui, Physics Fuqiang Wang, Physics Sonia Fahmy, Computer Science Jan Vitek, Computer Science Jon Wilker, Chemistry From associate professor to associate professor with tenure: Gregery T. Buzzard, Mathematics Suresh Jagannathan, Computer Science. From associate to full professor: Marc Caffee, Physics Donna Fekete, Biological Sciences Zhilan Feng, Mathematics David Goldberg, Mathematics We’re nearing the end of what is turning out to be our most successful year to date in faculty recruiting, both in departmental core disciplines and in our multidisciplinary Coalescence areas. You’ll get to read about all our new Science faculty in this newsletter beginning in the September issue. Even though most students have left campus, summer at Purdue is anything but quiet. In fact, it’s time for another deep breath, because we’re setting our sights for much upcoming activity! Joining the current roster of six multidisciplinary centers in Discovery Park will be four new ones soon to be announced by the University. The centers were selected through a University-wide competition and funded by the Lilly Endowment. Stay tuned for full details in the July issue of Science@Purdue. And watch your mailbox later this month for the first issue of our new College of Science magazine, Insights. It’s beautiful, colorful, and full of gripping stories about current research, innovations in learning, news from our alumni, and much more. As we bring you our latest discoveries twice a year in Insights, we hope that sharing our excitement about science with you will make you want to share yours with us. We plan to include a class notes section, so let us hear from you at news@science.purdue.edu. Best regards, Jeff Vitter *SCIENCE PEOPLE* Distinguished scientists awarded Purdue honorary doctorates Purdue presented honorary doctorates of science at the commencement ceremony on May 14 to five distinguished scientists: Dr. Endre Balazs, Malcolm P. Aldrich Research Professor Emeritus in the Department of Opthalmology at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Dr. Leroy Davis, former president of South Carolina State University; Dr. Albert Overhauser, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Physics at Purdue; Dr. David Siegmund, John D. and Sigrid Banks Professor of Mathematics at Stanford University; Dr. John Smith, professor of pathology and director of the Division of Laboratory Medicine in the Department of Pathology, clinical professor in the School of Health Related Professions, senior scholar at the Lister Hill Center for Public Policy and senior scientist at the Center for Health Promotion at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Click here for the full profiles of all honorary doctorate recipients. Eugene Spafford awarded honorary doctorate Eugene Spafford, Professor of Computer Science and Executive Director of the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science from his alma mater, the State University of New York. Spaf was honored for his world-renowned research and expertise in the area of computer and network security, computer crime investigation and information ethics. Full story. Mary Ellen Bock elected to national association office Professor Mary Ellen Bock, Head of the Department of Statistics, was elected to the Board of Directors and to 2006 President-Elect of the American Statistical Association (ASA). The ASA is the nation’s leading professional association for statistics and statisticians. Five Science faculty named University Faculty Scholars The Purdue Faculty Scholars Program chose five Science faculty members to be faculty scholars this year. The program encourages recruitment and retention of outstanding scholars and recognizes faculty who are achieving academic distinction at an accelerated rate. The new Science University Faculty Scholars are Eric Calais of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Bruce Craig of Statistics, Donna Fekete of Biological Sciences, Zhiyuan Li of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Jiu-Kang Yu of Mathematics. Fabio Milner publishes new book Fabio Milner, Professor of Mathematics, is co-author of the book Gender-Structured Population Modeling: Mathematical Methods, Numerics, and Simulations, published by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). The book is the most recent publication in SIAM’s Frontiers in Applied Mathematics series. More information. Science mourns passing of Sarah Brown Sarah Baylen Brown, wife of the late Dr. Herbert C. Brown, passed away in Lafayette on May 29 at the age of 89. She married Dr. Brown in 1937, and her husband credited her for setting him on the path of his Nobel Prize-winning research when she gave him a book on boron hydrides as a college graduation gift in 1936. Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Dr. Charles Alan Brown (wife: Terry) of San Jose, California. Kauline Davis joins Provost’s senior staff Kauline Cipriani Davis, Assistant Director of Women in Science Programs, has been appointed special assistant to Purdue Provost Sally Mason, working on all issues relating to diversity across the University. Dr. Davis will help craft and prioritize much of the internal and external work that the University hopes to accomplish on improving the climate at Purdue for all students, faculty, and staff. Office of the Provost. Student project wins Idea-to-Product top prize Jasmine Hall, Speech Audiology student, and Alexei Czeskis, Computer Science and Mathematics student (pictured left), are members of the EPICS team that developed Merlin’s Magical Castle (MMC). MMC took the top prize at Purdue’s Second Annual Engineering Projects in Community Service Idea-to-Product Competition. Full story. Lilly Purdue Alumni Scholarship awarded for 2005 Billie Gunn, Team Leader for Toxicology Information Systems at Eli Lilly & Co., and Alan Welch, Assistant Dean in the College of Science, presented the Lilly Purdue Alumni Scholarship to incoming Purdue freshman Katie Hausman. The scholarship funds all expenses for the recipient’s undergraduate career at Purdue. More about the Lilly Purdue Alumni Scholarship. Purdue computer programmer making his mark in competitions Tomasz Czajka, PhD candidate in Computer Science, has already improved software for Microsoft and performed research for IBM. This summer he’s headed to California to intern with a smaller company named Google. Czajka has won almost $100,000 in programming contests and is now training Purdue undergraduates to compete in computer-programming competitions. Full story. Science softball team wins Spring Fling tournament Athletic ability, or lack of it, didn’t keep Science staffers from an afternoon of friendly competition during Purdue's annual staff recognition day. Some played, some cheered, and all had a great time. Photo of the winning team. . *PROFILES OF SUCCESS* Each month we spotlight the personal accomplishments and career successes, whether mainstream or unique, of Science alumni. This month’s spotlight is on Greg Young, who received his M.S. from the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in 1974. Greg serves as Chair of the Dean's Leadership Council for the College. Full story. . . *SCIENCE NEWS AND RESEARCH* Atmosphere may cleanse itself better than previously thought A research team from Purdue and the University of California, San Diego has found that the Earth’s atmosphere may be more effective at cleansing itself of smog and other damaging hydrocarbons than was once thought. Scientists including Joseph S. Francisco, Professor of Chemistry and Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, have learned that some naturally occurring atmospheric chemicals react with sunlight more effectively than previously thought to produce substances that “scrub” smog from the air. Full story. As world warms, vegetation changes may influence extreme weather Professor Noah Diffenbaugh of the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences has found that vegetation can significantly affect extreme weather, a discovery that could add a new piece to the global warming puzzle. His work is believed to be the first study to indicate that as vegetation responds to climate change, those changes in ground cover may affect where and how often extreme weather events occur. Full story. Cure for common cold will need to wiggle to work, scientists say An antiviral compound that wiggles its way into the common cold virus may provide one piece of the solution to halting the infection, say Purdue University scientists led by Professor Carol Post, who holds appointments in both the Department of Biological Sciences and the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences The group’s research was published in the May 24 issues of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Full story. Same fold in viral shells point to common ancestry New findings in research led by Purdue biologists provide further evidence that the protein envelope protecting DNA in viruses evolved billions of years ago from a common ancestor and uses the same basic protein “fold” to construct the critical outer shell. The protein fold of the viral envelope is crucial for the assembly of the capsid, which protects DNA vital to a virus’ ability to infect host organisms and reproduce, said Michael Rossmann, Hanley Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences. Full story. Chemistry research group develops new ways to analyze oil Our insatiable appetite for gas guzzling vehicles is pushing the world’s oil market to use low grade reserves that were long avoided due to the high cost of production. If we are to harvest these reserves in the future, we’ll need faster and improved analytical methods. A research group led by Chemistry Professor Hilkka Kenttämaa has developed a technique that could solve current analysis problems. Full story. New opportunities from old chemistry in surface science, say Purdue chemists Some century-old chemistry could have a strong impact on important issues in biosensors and other nanotech devices, according to a research team led by Alexander Wei, Associate Professor of Chemistry. Their work has shown that amines can bond to gold more robustly than thiols, which are commonly used materials for giving new functions to metal surfaces. Full story. Startup Prosolia wins $50,000 award to move product to market Indianapolis-based company Prosolia received a $50,000 award as part of the Purdue- and Lilly Endowment Inc.-sponsored Opportunity for Indiana Award for Entrepreneurs. Prosolia uses mini-mass spectrometers to analyze and identify chemical samples quickly and efficiently. The technology originated in the laboratories of R. Graham Cooks, the Henry Bohn Hass Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. Full story. Demand grows for computer scientists Think the dot-com bust and outsourcing mean there are no more good jobs in computer science? Not so, says Dean Jeff Vitter in a letter to the Purdue Exponent. The increased demand for computer specialists in the 10-year period from 2002 through 2012 is expected to top 1.4 million new jobs, and preparing students for jobs in these highly technological areas is critical to our nation’s economic future. Dean Vitter’s letter. PURDUE NEWS University names new vice president for research Purdue has named Charles “Chip” Rutledge as the University’s vice president for research, a position he has held on an interim basis since 2002. Rutledge, who will serve as vice president for research through December 2007, served 15 years as dean of Purdue’s College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences. Full story. Purdue opens Center for Regional Development Purdue’s Center for Regional Development, which conducts applied research and analysis and nurtures partnerships that cut across jurisdictional boundaries, is ready for business. Sam Cordes, assistant director of Purdue’s Cooperative Extension Service, and Victor L. Lechtenberg, vice provost for engagement, serve as the center’s co-directors. The center can perform several functions for economic development agencies, chambers of commerce and government units. Full story. *SCIENCE EVENTS AND CALENDAR* Summit brings influential academics to Purdue More than 100 people met at Purdue May 16-18 to consider recommendations to help women faculty overcome barriers that keep them from achieving their full potential. “Women in Academia: Institutional Change to Enhance Success” was sponsored by Purdue, the Susan Bulkeley Butler Institute for the Development of Women Leaders and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the academic consortium of the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago. Full story. College of Science to offer science-based summer programs The College of Science this summer will conduct two weeklong programs designed to expose young students to science-oriented careers. Both programs are open to students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grades. The Motivation and Momentum to Strive and Succeed in Science Program is scheduled for June 26 through July 2 and will follow the theme The Little Things Among Us. ScienceScape will take place July 17-23 and will focus on Star Struck: Exploration of Astronomy. More information. Computer Science camps focus on Web design, robotics Sixth through ninth grade students who are interested in computers can attend one of two computer science summer camps in June. The camps provide fun and educational experiences using computers, and kids will learn about careers in computer science, how to increase their problem-solving skills, and the importance of math and science in preparing for a computer science career in computer science. Full story. Attention Chicago Chemistry alumni! The Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society will meet on Friday, June 24th, at Steven's Steak House in Elmhurst. Professor Ronald Breslow of Columbia University will speak on "Progress on a New Approach to Cancer Chemotherapy." More information. Day On Campus begins, June 14 Computer Science Summer Camps, June 19-25 Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society meeting, June 24 Motivation and Momentum to Strive and Succeed in Science Program, June 26-July 2 ScienceScape, July 17-23 Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair, August 18 Science Events Science Seminars Purdue Events SCIENCE ALUMNI NEWS Science alumni: We want to hear from you! Share your professional news and your personal and family milestones with the Science community by sending email to news@science.purdue.edu. Click here for this month’s Alumni News. *RESEARCH FUNDING REPORT* Science researchers received funding totaling more than $4.2 million in April 2005. Complete list of funded proposals. .	In this Issue: Science People Distinguished scientists awarded Purdue honorary doctorates Eugene Spafford awarded honorary doctorate Mary Ellen Bock elected to national association office Five Science faculty named University Faculty Scholars Fabio Milner publishes new book Science mourns passing of Sarah Brown Kauline Davis joins Provost’s senior staff Student project wins Idea-to-Product top prize Lilly Purdue Alumni Scholarship awarded for 2005 Purdue computer programmer making his mark in competitions Science softball team wins Spring Fling tournament Profiles of Success Science News and Research Atmosphere may cleanse itself better than previously thought As world warms, vegetation changes may influence extreme weather Cure for common cold will need to wiggle to work, scientists say Same fold in viral shells point to common ancestry Chemistry research group develops new ways to analyze oil New opportunities from old chemistry in surface science, say Purdue chemists Startup Prosolia wins $50,000 award to move product to market Demand grows for computer scientists Purdue News University names new vice president for research Purdue opens Center for Regional Development Science Events and Calendar Science Alumni News Research Funding Report Science alumni: We want to hear from you! 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