http://fds.duke.edu/db/news.html Duke University Faculty Database System News en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:15 EST Duke University Faculty Database System 2000-01-01T00:00:00-0500 2 hourly http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-92-0-0-3668 Current teaching resources and curriculum for 6-12 science classes. <A href="http://clacs.aas.duke.edu/conservation/curriculum/teachers.php"> more info </A><p/> Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:15 EST Exploring Conservation in Latin America http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-115-0-0-3667 Why scramble for a sitter when you can bring your kids to the DFC for a night of fun? Parent's Night Out is open to children 4-12 yrs old, and is offered on the second Friday night of every month. Games, homemade pizza, desert, and a movie ... it's a kid's dream come true! <br><ul><li>TIME: 6:00pm - 9:30pm <br></li><li>AGE: 4-12 yrs old <br></li><li>COST: $15 per child ($10 for second child, $5 per child after that) <br></li><li>Space is limited. Please call the office to RSVP. </li></ul> Duke Faculty Club Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:59 EST Parent's Night Out on Friday, 12/4 http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-115-0-0-3666 Looking for a few hours of uninterrupted holiday shopping, baking, or just general down time? Then bring your kids to the DFC for one (or both) of our Holiday Drop'n'Shops this December. Similar to a Mini-Camp day, kids will enjoy games, sports, and other fun activities. Snacks are provided <br><ul><li>DATES: Saturdays 12/5 &amp; 12/12 <br></li><li>TIME: 12:00pm - 4:00pm <br></li><li>AGE: 4-13 yrs old <br></li><li>COST: $10/ child ($5 per add. child) <br></li><li>Space is limited. RSVP to the office. </li></ul> Duke Faculty Club Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:24:01 EST Holiday Drop'n'Shops on Saturday 12/5 & 12/12 http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-115-0-0-3665 If you like to play cards, laugh, and hang out with friends then the DFC Texas Hold'Em Night is just for you. All levels of experience welcome. Beer, wine, snacks, and prizes provided.<br><ul><li>DATE: Saturday 12/5</li><li>TIME: 7:00pm -10:00pm</li><li>AGE: 17 and up</li><li>COST: $10</li><li>Space is limited. RSVP to the office.</li></ul> Duke Faculty Club Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:21:38 EST Texas Hold'Em night on Saturday, 12/5 http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3661 for the <a href="http://www.aps.org/units/dls/index.cfm">Division of Laser Science</a> of the <a href="http://www.aps.org/">American Physical Society</a>. He is also a member of the <a href="http://www.laserfest.org/about/index.cfm">Laserfest Technical Advisory Committee</a>, which is coordinating the yearlong worldwide activities celebrating 2010 as the fiftieth anniversary of the invention of the laser. Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:38 EST <a href="http://fds.duke.edu/db/aas/Chemistry/faculty/warren.warren">Professor Warren</a> has assumed the chair position http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3663 for receiving the 2009 Distinguished Lecturer Award from the <a href="http://ncacs.sites.acs.org/">NC section of the American Chemical Society</a>. Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:56:58 EST Congratulations to <a href="http://fds.duke.edu/db/aas/Chemistry/faculty/alvin.crumbliss">Alvin Crumbliss</a> http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3662 together with <a href="http://www.coherent.com/">Coherent, Inc.</a>, is organizing a three-day meeting in French Family Science Center, December 14-16, 2009. The first half of the meeting (CMBI) is "New Directions in Microscopy: Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:41:31 EST <a href="http://www.cmbi.duke.edu">The Center for Molecular and Biomolecular Imaging</a>, http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3660 <p>Dr. Alex Shestopolav, a postdoctoral fellow in the Toone lab, has accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Rochester.<p> Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:32:04 EST Three Duke Chemistry alumni start their independent academic careers: http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3608 Check out the calendar for the 22nd Latin American Film Festival: <a href="http://22ndfilmfestivalnc.googlepages.com/%C2%A02009calendar">http://22ndfilmfestivalnc.googlepages.com/%C2%A02009calendar.</a><br><br>Contact <a href="mail.duke.edu">dukeclacs@gmail.com</a> with any questions. Latino/a Studies Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:47:05 EST 2009 NC Latin American Film Festival continues http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-13-0-0-3659 Each year, the International Paleolimnological Association bestows its "Lifetime Achievement Award" to honor a senior colleague for their career contribution to palaeolimnology. Biology Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:23:49 EST Prof. Livingstone receives Lifetime Achievement Award http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-100-367-0-3651 Apply electronically to nkeul@duke.edu by January 15, 2010. Office of Undergraduate Scholars and Fellows Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:42:48 EST Deadline for Davis Projects for Peace Grants Proposal/Budget http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-13-0-0-3650 Dr. Julie Reynolds, Lecturer, was recently elected to a two-year term as Chair of the Ecological Society of America’s education section. She was also chosen by the American Society for Microbiology to be one of 21 Biology Scholars in the Research Residency Program. Biology Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:53:41 EST Dr. Julie Reynolds expands her service roles. http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-13-0-0-3649 The American Society of Human Genetics honored Prof. Huntington F. Willard with the 2009 Allan Award on Oct. 23, 2009. "Dr. Willard is an outstanding scientific leader, Biology Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:10 EST Prof. Hunt Willard receives prestigious award. http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3646 Statistical Science PhD student Hao Wang is the recipient of the 2009 BEST Award for his research on <i>"Sparse Seemingly Unrelated Regression Modelling: Applications in Econometrics and Finance".</i> <p> Statistical Science PhD student Jouchi Nakajima received an honorable mention for his research on <i>"Bayesian Analysis of GARCH and Stochastic Volatility: Modeling Leverage, Jumps and Heavy-Tails for Financial Time Series".</i> <p> For full details, Statistical Science Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:14:18 EST The BEST Award for Student Research 2009 http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-4-0-0-3498 <b>Keith and Rosmarie Waldrop </b> <br/> 8 pm in the <a href="http://map.duke.edu/search?q=east+duke">East Duke Parlors (East Campus)</a> <br/> <i>Sponsored by the English Department's <a href="http://english.duke.edu/community/poetrygroup/">Poetry Reading Group</a>.</i> English Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:36:55 EST Minor American Poetry Series http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-4-0-0-3644 "Spectra of Singularity: Episodes of Improvisational Lyricism from Hip Hop to Pragmatism"<br/> 7 pm at the home of Priscilla Wald<br/> For more information, email enf3@duke.edu English Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:45:04 EST Americanist Speaker Series: Ryan Snyder Ananat http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3639 DCID's customized executive education program "SAFEA" (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) was featured in <span style="font-style: italic;">The Chronicle,</span> Duke's student newspaper.&nbsp; To view the article, Duke Center for International Development Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:48 EST DCID SAFEA program featured in Duke Chronicle http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3617 is one of only eight new faculty members (out of 275) featured in this year's <a href="http://news.duke.edu/2009/10/therien.html">new faculty profile</a> at Duke. Chemistry Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:48:34 EDT <a href="http://fds.duke.edu/db/aas/Chemistry/faculty/michael.therien">Professor Michael Therien</a> http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-92-0-0-3616 <A href="http://clacs.aas.duke.edu/program/highlight_coursesSp10.php"> more info </A><p/> Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:21:36 EDT Spring 2010 Course Highlights http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3609 <span style="font-weight: bold;">Daniel Alvarez </span>accepted a position as a Senior Public Sector Specialist for the South Asia Region in the World Bank as of November 2, 2009. He will be involved in tax policy and administration reform projects and will be based in Washington DC. Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:55:37 EDT DCID Faculty Updates http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-92-0-0-3599 feature length movies, documentaries, animation, short movies, and video art from the Americas. November 1-22. Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:59:53 EDT 2009 NC Latin American Film Festival http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3586 <span style="font-style: italic;"> Customized program is the fourth designed for Chinese officials</span> <br><br> DCID welcomed 25 officials from the Xi’an Reform and Development Commission to campus for a customized executive education program on Public Policy and Public Sector Management. Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:54:24 EDT DCID Hosts Training for Xi’an Officials http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3587 <span style="font-style: italic;"> Research project unites current, former DCID faculty members</span> <br><br>DCID Faculty member Natalia Mirovitskaya and former DCID Director and Founder William Ascher are working together on the multi-faceted project “Economic Development Strategies and Averting Collective Violence.” The project, Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:53:46 EDT DCID Faculty Member Leads Research Initiative http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3582 The Summer 2009 MIDP internship season brought together current and past MIDP Fellows to tackle current international development issues. Two MIDP fellows had the opportunity to intern with MIDP alumni: Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:45:58 EDT MIDP Summer Internships Connect Students and Alumni http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-92-0-0-3580 Laurent Dubois presents a series exploring the power of the global game. All events are free and open to the public. Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:19:26 EDT Fall 2009 at Duke: Soccer Politics http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-60-0-0-3573 Meet HBS Admissions...Learn About 2+2. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 136 Social Sciences, 6:00pm. Prebusiness Advising Office Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:07:48 EDT Harvard Business School http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-13-0-0-3563 Duke Today (issue of October 2, 2009) features the Vascular Plant Herbarium and its new facilities in the Phytotron. With the help of funding from the NSF, Biology Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:12:23 EDT The Vascular Plant Herbarium http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3557 <p>The Department of Statistical Science invites applications for faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor of the Practice to begin in Fall 2010. Statistical Science Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:01:54 EDT Assistant Professor of the Practice http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3554 <p>Two positions for postdoctoral research associates in statistical methods and computation for immunological applications are available at Duke University. These positions are available immediately and will be filled as soon as possible.</p> <hr/> <b>Postdoctoral research associate (RA) in statistical science</b><br/> Bayesian methods and advanced Bayesian computation for structured mixture modelling. (NIH - ARRA RC1 funding)</p> <p>Appointment will be to the Department of Statistical Science, working with Mike West and his research group in development and implementation of structured mixture models for high-dimensional variables and very large data sets. Applied contexts are those of structure identification and discrimination in studies immune monitoring and immunotherapy applications in vaccine research, infectious disease and cancer, using huge data sets generated by flow cytometry technologies. The RA will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers and students in statistical science, computational biology and clinical sciences, working together to develop statistical models and software for flow cytometry data analysis.</p> <p>The RA will be involved in theory and methods developments related to hierarchical mixture modelling and Bayesian analysis, and implementation of MCMC and Bayesian EM methods including aspects of parallel and multi-core computation. Candidates should have a PhD in statistics or closely related discipline, knowledge and experience in Bayesian methods and computation, strong computational orientation and programming skills, and interests in biological applications.</p> <p>This position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as possible. Appointment will be made on a renewable, one-year contract with the expectation of a two-year term.</p> <p>Applications should be submitted by email only (as pdf attachment) to <a href="mailto:tameka@stat.duke.edu">tameka@stat.duke.edu</a>. Applicants should arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be emailed to the same address.</p> <p>Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator</p> <hr/> <p><b>Postdoctoral research associate in computational statistics for flow cytometry.</b><br/> (NIH - ARRA RC1 grant funding)</p> <p>The department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University Medical Center has a postdoctoral research associate (RA) position open in computational statistics for flow cytometry. Flow cytometry is an advanced technology assay for measuring individual cell phenotype and function, and is critical for immune monitoring and immunotherapy applications in vaccine research, infectious disease and cancer. The RA will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers and students in computational biology, statistics and clinical sciences working together to develop statistical models and software for flow cytometry data analysis.</p> <p>The RA roles include the management and analysis of cancer and HIV data sets, as well as working with our collaborators in statistics to develop an open source software suite for Bayesian machine learning in flow cytometry. Candidates should have a PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or related technical field, and strong programming skills in Python and C/C++. Knowledge of databases and a biological background are desirable but not necessary. The successful candidate will be expected to interact with experimentalists and clinicians, and to have a strong interest in learning the relevant biology.</p> <p>This position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as possible. Appointment will be made on a renewable, one-year contract with the expectation of a two-year term.</p> <p>Please submit a cover letter (including a brief statement of interest), CV, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Cliburn Chan, <a href="mailto:cliburn.chan@duke.edu">cliburn.chan@duke.edu</a>.</p> <p>Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator</p> Statistical Science Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:08:04 EDT Positions for Postdoctoral Research Associates in Statistical Methods and Computation for Immunological Applications http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3553 <p>The Department of Statistical Science at Duke University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to work on Bayesian methods for massive dimensional predictors, with an emphasis on applications to studies of gene-environment interactions and complex phenotypes. Some areas of particular interest include random and nonlinear projections for dimensionality reduction, sparse latent factor models and Bayesian nonparametrics. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D in statistics or a related field and will have a very strong theoretical and computational background. This research will focus on advancing the theory and methods available for massive dimensional predictors, with an emphasis on practically useful methods that can be applied broadly by non-statisticians. </p> <p>Applicants should email their CV, a brief statement of their background and interests and contact information for at least three references to:</p> <p>David Dunson, Professor<br /> Department of Statistical Science <br /> Duke University <br /> <a href="mailto:dunson@stat.duke.edu">dunson@stat.duke.edu</a></p> Statistical Science Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:57:29 EDT Postdoctoral Associate in Bayesian Statistics http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3544 <span style="font-style: italic;"> Staff members volunteer in the local community </span><br><br>Ripped-up jeans. An old t-shirt. Muddy tennis shoes. Is this the new standard dress code for DCID? Only for the most recent community-service project completed by several DCID staff-members. Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:56:58 EDT DCID Staff ‘Build’ Their Skills http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3546 <span style="font-style: italic;"> Ray of Hope Children’s Foundation Social Integrated Development Program <br>Contributed by Stella Ndubuisi </span><br><br>After completing her MIDP program, Stella Ndubuisi’s (’08) efforts are once again directed at her life project: providing an education for the street children of Lagos. Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:51:04 EDT “My Mother Now Sells Pap” http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3545 The Master of International Development Policy (formerly the Program in International Development Policy) welcomed its newest class in August 2009. Twenty-nine fellows joined the program for the 2009-2010 academic year, Duke Center for International Development Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:41:49 EDT MIDP Starts New Academic Year http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3531 The Department of Statistical Science invites applications for faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2010. Preference will be given to candidates whose core statistical science research interests are complemented with collaborative research interest in systems biology, Statistical Science Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:50:28 EDT Assistant Professor Position http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-0-0-3530 The Duke University Department of Statistical Science invites applications for Visiting Faculty positions to begin in Fall 2010. Preference will be given to candidates whose core statistical science research interests are complemented with collaborative research interest in systems biology, Statistical Science Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:48:02 EDT Visiting Faculty Positions http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-32-95-0-3525 Congratulations to Guillermo who had the lead article in the current issue of APSR. To view the article click <A href="http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&amp;aid=6101608&amp;fulltextType=RA&amp;fileId=S0003055409990025 ">here</A>.&nbsp; This is a very important achievement.&nbsp; Congratulations Guillermo!<FONT size=2> <P>&nbsp;</P></FONT> Political Science Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:06:53 EDT Guillermo Trejo in APSR http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3522 Latino/a Studies will cover up to 2 more registration fees for Hispanic Achievement Conference at <a href="meredith.edu">Meredith College</a>. The conference is sponsored by the North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals on October 9th and will cover themes of Latino achievement in education. Latino/a Studies Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:33:38 EDT Latino/a Studies will cover up to 2 more registration fees for Hispanic Acheivement Conference http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3501 DCID is pleased to bring you are newest publications: the DCID brochure, which outlines each unit of our center, and our annual report, which highlights DCID's activities from July 2008-June 2009. Duke Center for International Development Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:21:52 EDT New DCID Publications Available http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-2-16-0-3489 Friday, November 20, 2009, 4 - 6 pm <p>Anna Krylova (Duke University) <br>Bonded by Combat: Soviet Women and Men Sharing Violence, Authority, and Romance in Mechanized Warfare, 1942-1945 </p> <p> History Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:54:55 EST Military History Seminar Program http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-114-0-0-3485 <a href="http://fds.duke.edu/db/aas/latino/staff/mg151"> Monika Gosin</a> earned a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with a dissertation titled Reframing the Nation: The Afro-Cuban Challenge to Black and Latino struggles for American Identity. Latino/a Studies Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:23:39 EDT Latino/a Studies welcomes new PostDoc Associate http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-26-0-0-3479 Kristen Stephens has been appointed as Governance Secretary to the Board of Directors for the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). NAGC invests all of its resources to train teachers, Education Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:12:13 EDT Dr. Stephens is the new Governance Secretary to the Board of Directors for NAGC http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3469 The Department of Chemistry, Duke University, cordially invites you, your students, and families to The 5th Annual Evening of Chemistry Demonstration Program, Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (Oct. 1 Rain Date), 7:15 – 8:30 PM, on the front lawn of the French Family Science Center, 124 Science Drive. Chemistry Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:59:35 EDT The 5th Annual Evening of Chemistry Demonstration Program http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3467 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~dewey/labgroup/McCaffertyLab_Home.html">Maria M. Bednar</a> is the recent recipient of the C.R. Hauser Fellowship for her research on the enzyme Chlamydial Protease/Proteosome-like Activity Factor (CPAF). CPAF has been identified has one of the main factors in Chlamydia infection and survival. CPAF is involved in both Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:13:06 EST C.R. Hauser fellowship http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3456 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~dewey/labgroup/McCaffertyLab_Home.html">Meghan Blackledge</a> is the recent recipient of the Burroughs Wellcome fellowship for her research on the synthesis and mechanistic studies of WAP-8294A2. WAP-8294A2 is a novel cyclic depsipeptide antibiotic active against gram-positive pathogens such as S. aureus. Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:11 EST Burroughs Wellcome fellowship http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3457 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~brs/labgroup/">Mariam Lucila Sharaf</a> is the recent recipient of the Kathleen Zeilik and the CR Houser Fellowships from the Duke Chemistry department at Duke University for her research in boranophosphate modified RNA as potential anticancer therapies. Borane (*--BH_3 *) chemistry offers Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:13:31 EST Kathleen Zeilik and the CR Houser fellowships http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3450 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~dewey/labgroup/McCaffertyLab_Home.html">Leigh Allen</a> is the recent recipient of the Burroughs Wellcome fellowship for her research on a novel enzyme involved in the peptidoglycan recycling pathway. This pathway shows promise as a potential target for new antibiotics. Recently, the de novo crystal structure of the enzyme Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:24 EST Burroughs Wellcome fellowship http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3446 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~brs/labgroup/">Marcus Cheek</a> is the recent recent recipient of the CR Hauser and Hobbs Endowment fellowships for his research in antiviral alpha-P-borano modified triphosphates. Alpha-/P/-Boranotriphosphates, where the alpha-phosphoryl oxygen is substituted by a borane (BH3) group, have been shown to exhibit Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:38 EST CR Hauser and Hobbs Endowment fellowships http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3444 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~rwidenho/groupindex.html">Timothy Brown</a> is the recent recipient of the Burroughs Wellcome and Kathleen Zielik fellowships for his research in gold(I) pi-activation catalysis. His reseach is aimed at better understanding the mechanisms of gold(I)-catalyzed hydrofunctionalization reactions Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:51 EST Burroughs Wellcome and Kathleen Zielik fellowships http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3445 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/%7Etoone/labgroup/shestopalov.html ">Alexander Shestopalov</a> is the recent recipient of the CR Hauser and J.T. Adams fellowships for his research in Catalytic Microcontact Printing. With other members of Eric Toone's group, he has developed several inkless catalytic microcontact printing techniques that achieves accurate, Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:12:30 EST CR Hauser and J.T. Adams fellowships http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3440 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/labs/franz/">Marina Dickens</a> is the recent recipient of the C. R. Hauser and Kathleen Zielik fellowships for her research in developing prochelators to minimize oxidative stress. She recently developed a new boronic ester masked prochelator called QBP which is activated under conditions that mimic Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:04 EST C. R. Hauser and Kathleen Zielik fellowships http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3436 Congratulations to <a href="http://dynamicchemistry.wordpress.com/about/jeremy-lenhardt/">Jeremy Lenhardt</a>, who has been awarded the 2009-2010 Schering Plough Fellowship from the <a href="http://organicdivision.org/fellowships.html">ACS Division of Organic Chemistry</a>. These national awards are highly competitive and fellowship winners are selected based on their academic record, Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:53 EST Jeremy Lenhardt Wins ACS Fellowship http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3431 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~wwarren/">Elizabeth Jenista</a> is the recent recipient of the Krigbaum Memorial fellowship for her research in advanced applications in magnetic resonance imaging. Liz's research focuses on developing new methods for contrast enhancement by extracting endogenous contrast (generated by manipulating the inherent physics of the system) or through development of exogenous contrast agents using hyperpolarized carbon. Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:42 EST Krigbaum Memorial fellowship http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3433 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/labs/charbonneau/">Kai Zhang</a> is the recent recipient of the P. M. Gross fellowship for his study of modulated phases. He uses Monte Carlo methods and thermodynamic integration to calculate the free energy and phase diagrams of modulated phases, Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:14 EST P.M. Gross fellowship http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-7-0-0-3432 <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/labs/coltart/">Emily Tarsis</a> is the recent recipient of the PM Gross fellowship for her research on the development of methods for the asymmetric alkylation of ketones. In her current project, Chemistry Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:50 EST P.M. Gross fellowship http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-15-0-0-3421 Prof. <a href="http://www.phy.duke.edu/~bass/">Steffen Bass</a> awarded a Cyber-enabled Discovery and Innovation grant for Advanced Modeling and Data Analysis. This project will bring together scientists from Michigan State, Physics Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:16:13 EDT Prof. Bass wins NSF CDI Award http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-32-95-0-3420 A slightly late congratulations to our friends Joe Grieco, Chris Gelpi, and Camber Warren for their paper in the April 2009 International Organization. Political Science Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:57:56 EDT Congratulations to Joe Grieco, Chris Gelpi, and Camber Warren http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-15-0-0-3419 This <a href="http://research.duke.edu/melting-spacetime/">article in Duke Research</a> focuses on how Profs. Bass and Mueller's research on the hottest &amp; densest matter created by mankind relates to Prof. John Thomas' work on ultra-cold atoms. Physics Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:39:03 EDT Melting Space-Time http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-115-0-0-3418 Check out the Mini Camp schedule for the 2009 - 2010 school year <a href="http://facultyclub.duke.edu/camps/mini_camp.html" class="style2">HERE</a>. Duke Faculty Club Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:00:26 EDT Mini Camp schedule for the 2009-2010 school year is now posted http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-15-0-0-3417 John Thomas' work with the physics of ultracold temperatures is featured in <a href="http://research.duke.edu/fire-meets-ice/">Duke Research</a> Physics Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:10:05 EDT Prof. John Thomas research featured http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-28-82-0-3391 The first issue of the Duke Statistics Alumni Letter is available on the <a href="http://www.stat.duke.edu/people/alumninetwork/">Duke Statistics Alumni Network</a> homepage. The Alumni Network home page is available via a link at the bottom of the Duke Statistics homepage. Statistical Science Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:26:08 EDT Duke Statistics Alumni Network Web Site and Newsletter http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3389 The faculty members of DCID participated in several activities during the Spring 2009 semester. We are pleased to welcome our newest faculty member, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:33:04 EDT DCID Faculty Updates http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3387 DCID expanded its customized programs this spring, completing three successful trainings for participants from Azerbaijan, China and Thailand. <br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;">Azerbaijan:</span> DCID delivered a ten-week course from Feb 19 to May 2, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:32:39 EDT Custom Executive Education Programs Diversify http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3388 DCID faculty members recently participated in several consulting projects with foreign governments. These assignments have taken faculty members to Guyana, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:32:31 EDT Overseas Advising Report http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3383 The Duke Center for International Development is pleased to announce the first winners of its alumni awards. DCID alumni awards recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to the broad field of international development based on the criteria for each individual award. Duke Center for International Development Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:43:45 EDT DCID Alumni Award Recipients Announced http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3384 The Duke Center for International Development (DCID) and Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) introduced a new, pilot model that aims to link policy research expertise in the university with the policy priorities and needs of an NGO for the Summer 2009. Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:32:49 EDT Linking Policy Research and Action http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3366 34 PIDP Fellows participated in Dukeâ€<br>s 2009 graduation ceremonies. Twenty-three completed their degree requirements in May and eleven will continue with course work during the summer, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:40:53 EDT Congratulations Graduates! http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3365 <span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Partnership with Ugandan credit union creates “living laboratory” for learning </span><br><br>The Duke Microfinance Leadership Initiative (DMLI) has identified the first recipient of their Investment Fund, which was launched in the spring of 2008, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:33:36 EDT Duke Microfinance Leadership Initiative Launches Investment Fund http://fds.duke.edu/db?listnews-69-0-0-3367 <span style="font-style: italic;">This letter was sent to PIDP alumni in May 2009<br><br></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This letter is to inform you of an exciting transition that the Program in International Development Policy will make due to becoming part of the new Duke Sanford School of Public Policy.&nbsp; As some of you may know, Duke Center for International Development Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:32:11 EDT PIDP Transitions to MIDP