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DECEMBER
Lindback award certifies Terry as a ‘gem’ of a geology teacher
December 12th, 2005
As a geologist, Dennis Terry knows a little something about diamonds. As an associate professor in Temple’s geology department, Terry, recently named a 2005 recipient of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, has come to learn a little about the Conwellian theory of finding diamonds in your own backyard. Story
Chemistry chair Robert Levis and physics professor Marjatta Lyyra have been elected as 2005 Fellows of the American Physical Society.
December 12th, 2005
Four College of Science and Technology faculty have been elected in the past two years. Chemistry chair Robert Levis and physics professor Marjatta Lyyra have been elected as 2005 Fellows of the American Physical Society. They become the third and fourth faculty members of the College of Science and Technology to achieve this honor, joining physics professors Rongjia Tao and Zein-Eddine Meziani, who were elected 2004 Fellows of APS.” Story
Biology major wins conference award
December 12th, 2005
Richard Fandino, a senior biology major, placed second in the poster competition at the Alliance for Minority Participation’s ninth annual Philadelphia Research Symposium and Mentoring Conference, held at the University of Delaware in early November. TUAMP Website
Dr. Tomasz Skorski receives prestigious award from Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
December 12th, 2005
Leukemia researcher Tomasz Skorski has been awarded the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s prestigious Stohlman Scholar Award in recognition of his “outstanding contributions to the advancement of blood cancer research.”
NOVEMBER
College of Science and Technology Graduate Conference Travel Awards Announced
November 16th, 2005
The College is pleased to announce the establishment of the graduate conference travel awards effective January 1st, 2006. A Graduate Conference Travel Award is available to any full-time graduate student enrolled in the College of Science and Technology who seeks financial support for travel to a professional meeting where the student will present their research. Preference will be given to applicants with matching travel funds from a research grant. Departmental operating funds are not to used as matching funds. More Information
College of Science and Technology Dean Candidate Visit (Candidate III)
November 15th, 2005
Thursday, November 17th, 2005 through Friday, November 18th, 2005 the third candidate for the position of Dean of the College of Science and Technology will be visiting Temple University. Dr. Sandra Greer is Professor of Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at University of Maryland at College Park. Schedule
Chemistry Symposium Fall 2005
November 10th, 2005
An Invitation to learn more about Temple Chemistry with seminars, laboratory tours and luncheon. Saturday, 12th November, 2005 | Beury Hall Rm 162 | 10:00 AM. Agenda
College of Science and Technology Dean Candidate Visit (Candidate II)
November 10th, 2005
Monday, November 15th, 2005 through Wednesday, November 16th, 2005 the second candidate for the position of Dean of the College of Science and Technology will be visiting Temple University. Dr. Kevin Bedell is a Rourke Professor and Chairperson of Department of Physics at Boston College. Schedule
College of Science and Technology Dean Candidate Visit (Candidate I)
November 3rd, 2005
Monday, November 7th, 2005 through Wednesday, November 9th, 2005 the first candidate for the position of Dean of the College of Science and Technology will be visiting Temple University. Dr. Hai-Lung Dai is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania. Schedule
"Applying to the School of Pharmacy" by Dr. Marquette Cannon-Babb,Associate Dean, The School of Pharmacy, Temple University
November 3rd, 2005
Date / Time: Thursday, November 10th, 2005
Place: 1700 N. Broad Street, Rm203
This presentation & information session is for new students who have never applied for admission to the School of Pharmacy. Speaker is Dr. Marquette Cannon-Babb, Associate Dean, the School of Pharmacy at Temple University. One of the daily workshops sponsored by the Russell Conwell Center.
Seminar on "Image-based Modeling of Upper Airway Fluid Mechanics in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome" by Dr.David Wootton
November 3rd, 2005
Seminar on Friday, November 4th, 2005 | 12:40 p.m - 1:30 p.m | Rm 308 - Engineering & Architecture Building. Dr.David Wootton is from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics in Drexel University. More information 
OCTOBER
Dr. Franklin A. Davis wins cope award
October 27th, 2005
Dr. Davis was awarded the Cope Award for work in Organic Chemistry. Story
Register Now For "Writing on Science & Technology"
October 1st, 2005
This special topic in journalism will provide students with resources and skills for researching, writing, and polishing science and technology articles for consumer magazines, newspapers, and professional journals. Students will develop a "sixth sense" about the best science story opportunities, learn to investigate,interview, and translate complex ideas into compelling prose. Topics will cover the fields of biotechnology,social science, healthcare industry, natural and earth sciences, space and engineering.
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