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cover Genome Technology Charles Schroeder was chosen as one of "Tomorrow's PIs" by Genome Technology magazine. Schroeder and his research group are developing a microfluidics-based tool to trap single DNA molecules so they can be genotyped for the purpose of obtaining information about specific diseases. Genome Technology article (pdf).
photos Richard Braatz and Bill HammackRichard Braatz and William Hammack were elected 2008 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Braatz was cited for "distinguished contributions to the field of control engineering, particularly for the robust control of chemical, materials, and pharmaceutical processes" and Hammack for "distinguished contributions in communicating science, technology and engineering to the public through his public radio work on Marketplace and through his service as a U.S. Diplomat."
photo John Rogers John Rogers is one of six scientists selected as a National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellow (NSSEFF) for 2009. NSSEFF will provide him with $3 million over five years to conduct basic research that the DoD finds technologically important. Engineering News article.
photo Martin GruebeleMartin Gruebele has been awarded a 2008 Raymond and Beverly Sackler International Prize in Biophysics. Gruebele was cited for his experimental studies of fast processes mediating the structural dynamics of complex biomolecular systems. The prize will be awarded on December 15, 2008, at Tel Aviv University.
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