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12/3/1999
Congratulations to Jackie Krim, recently elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society, "For her pioneering contributions to surface science and nanotribology, especially studies of kinetic roughening and the development of quartz crystal microbalance as a major tool for probing atomic-scale friction."
Additional Congratulations to Jackie Krim for being named a Fellow of the American Vacuum Society, "For elucidating fundamental aspects of friction, wetting, and roughening at surfaces."
Congratulations to Kimberly Bell, awarded a 1999 Graduate Research Award form the American Vacuum Society.
Daniel Solomon named Interim Dean. The Provost's office has announced that Dan Solomon will serve as Interim Dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences after Dean Whitten steps down.
Main Physics Office Reorganization. As part of the reorganization of the Physics Main office, Phyllis Breedlove has moved to Cox 417 to provide additional secretarial support for faculty located on the fourth floor. Her new phone number is 515-7893.
We would also like to welcome Linda Fullerton to the Physics main office. Linda will be working in the main office on a part-time basis as receptionist.
Physics General Faculty Meeting for December will be Wednesday, December 8, at 3:00 PM in Cox 400. (Please note the change in time.)
Science House featured in Technician. NC State Physics student Tonya Coffey was the author of a front page lead article on the outreach of Science House in the NC State Technician. Thanks to Tonya for an excellent article covering an important outreach resource. Begun in 1991 and directed by Dave Haase, Science House aids students and teachers across the state.
Thomas Hill Undergraduate Scholarship is now in the solicitation phase. If you would like to contribute to the scholarship in recognition of Tom's many years of service to the Department and the College, please contact Anita Stallings at the College Development Office, 515-3462. Contributions and commitments made prior to the start of the new year will also count for the University's "Campaign for NC State Students".
Statement on the Education of Future Teachers. A joint statement concerning the education of future physics teachers has been issued by The American Institute of Physics, the American Physical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers, the American Astronomical Society, and the Acoustical Society of America. The societies urge that departments in the physical sciences and engineering and their faculty member take an active role in improving the pre-service training of K- 12 physics/science teachers. Improving teacher training involves building cooperative working relationships between physicists in universities and colleges an individuals and groups involved in teaching physics to K - 12 students. A strong K - 12 physics education is the first step in producing the next generation of researchers, innovators, and technical workers, and will help create a scientifically literate public.
Recent and Upcoming Travel:
Kristy Dyer: to Pune, India to present research on Supernova Remnants at "The Universe at Low Radio Frequencies" conference, and to Bangalore to visit the Raman Research Institute.
Have a
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah,
and Happy Winter Solstice!
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