September 19, 2002

Vol. 13, No. 11

The "8 1/2 x 11 News" is published each week by the Department of Public Relations. News of campus interest should be sent to
Ed Delaney, 412-268-1609 (ed47@andrew.cmu.edu) or Bruce Gerson, 412-268-1613 (bg02@andrew.cmu.edu). The newsletter is available on the official.cmu-news and cmu.misc.news bulletin boards.

Last year's editions are available online.

Previous editions are available online.

In U.S. News &World Report magazine's annual survey of national universities, Carnegie Mellon's overall undergraduate program ranked 21st -up two places from last year's rating. Carnegie Mellon's undergraduate business and engineering programs retained their number seven overall rating of a year ago. The magazine annually ranks undergraduate programs in business and engineering as well as specialty areas in those disciplines.

—In specialty business areas, Carnegie Mellon retained its rankings from last year: first in E-Commerce and second in Management Information Systems, Production/Operations Management and Quantitative Analysis/Methods. In engineering specialties, Carnegie Mellon is second in Computer Engineering, up one from last year. The rankings are available at www.cmu.edu/cmnews/extra/020912_bestcollege.html

ELIZABETH JONES WINS $1 MILLION GRANT AND PROFESSORSHIP

Elizabeth Jones, head of Biological Sciences, has received a four-year, $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and has been named a HHMI professor. The institute had solicited nominations from 84 institutions. Only 20 professors were selected for the award. "The HHMI Professors and their teaching strategies will serve as models for fundamental change both on their own campuses and elsewhere, helping to support and encourage research universities in their efforts to enhance undergraduate education," the institute said.

—Jones will customize cognitive tutors created by the Psychology Department for the teaching of genetics. Cognitive tutors employ computer software that guides students through the problem-solving process that takes genetics from abstract theory into practice. Further information: official.cmu-news, Sept. 18.

ANDY AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED MONDAY, SEPT. 23

Thirty-nine individuals and teams have been nominated for this year's Andy Awards, which will be presented at noon, Monday, in McConomy Auditorium. The university-wide staff recognition program honors individuals and teams in four categories: innovation, enthusiasm, citizenship and dedication. A review committee selects winners for their contributions above and beyond their normal job requirements.

UNIVERSITY POLICE ADD THREE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS

Creig Doyle, chief of University Police, has announced the appointment of "three highly qualified law enforcement professionals" to the department's supervisory staff. Collectively, they represent over 70 years of police experience in the Commonwealth. The new members are: Lieutenant Kevin W. Graham of Export, Pa., 27 years with the Pennsylvania State Police; Sergeant C. Terry Hunt of Pittsburgh, 25 years with the Pennsylvania State Police; Sergeant Stephen W. Sabol of Port Vue, Pa.; 25 years with the Pennsylvania State Police. Further information is posted on official.cmu-news, Sept. 16.

WIN FREE PARKING FOR A YEAR AT HOMECOMING, SATURDAY,
OCT. 5

The Alumni Association is offering faculty and staff a free lunch during Homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 5, and a chance to win free parking on campus for the year in a drawing at halftime of the Homecoming football game. To be eligible for the drawing you must pre-register for Saturday's activities, which includes several morning seminars and President Jared Cohon's Homecoming address, by Sept. 27. To register for this offer, you must call the Alumni Office at 8-2060 or send email to alumni-house@andrew.cmu.edu. Seminar information is available at http://www.cmu.edu/alumni/news-evts/homecoming/oct5.html

NEWS BRIEFS

—The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has compiled a selection of the "50 most influential papers" published in the ACM/Sigplan Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation, from 1979 - 1999. Four of the nine papers from the 1996 - 1999 time frame are by members of the School of Computer Science: Peter Lee and Mark Leone, Robert Harper and Lee, George C. Necula and Lee, and Guy E. Blelloch and Perry Cheng.

—Buggy practices begin Sept. 28 - 29 in preparation for the Sweepstakes Race held in conjunction with Spring Carnival. On weekends throughout the fall and spring semesters, practices are held in Schenley Park from 6 - 9 a.m. to prepare for the April race. Tech Street, Frew Street and Schenley Drive close at 6 a.m. and open again at 9 a.m. Practice dates are posted on official.cmu-news, Sept. 13.

PERSONAL MENTION

—Leonardo Balada, University Professor at the School of Music, conducted the Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus of Spain on Sept. 13 in a world premiere of his latest composition "Dionisio: In Memoriam," in Soria, a city near Madrid, Spain. The 30-minute piece is based on the writings of Dionisio Ridruejo, a brilliant poet and politician who became a hero in the struggle for a democratic Spain.

—Junior Adam Hibshman, a midfielder on Carnegie Mellon's men's soccer team, has been named by USA.com as one of the nation's Top Five To Watch in Division III Men's Soccer. Hibshman led the team to its third NCAA appearance in Carnegie Mellon history last season. The Myerstown, Pa., native was also named the University Athletic Association's Player of the Year for the second straight year.

—Peter Madsen, senior lecturer in Philosophy and the Heinz School and executive director of the Center for the Advancement of Applied Ethics, has been invited by Information Week to moderate a panel at their 12th Annual Fall Conference in Tucson, Ariz. The panel will address the topic: "Business Ethics: CEOs and Accountability in the Financial Reporting Process." Panelists include William Lerach, lead attorney in the shareholder class action suit against Enron.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

—Sept. 19 - Feb. 28: Hunt Institute exhibition. "Anne Ophelia Todd Dowden: A Blossom on the Bough," a celebration of the artist's 95th birthday. Includes finished watercolors, layouts, and research paintings, along with books and magazines in which her paintings have been reproduced.

—Monday, Sept. 23: University Lecture Series. "Prospects for Democracy in the 21st Century Depend on You!" Sondra Myers, consultant, senior associate of democracy collaborative, University of Maryland. 4:30 p.m., Adamson Wing, 136A Baker Hall.

—Monday, Sept. 23: Inter-University Graduate Students of Color Dinner. 6 - 8 p.m., Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh. Open to all graduate students and faculty who are interested in issues of diversity and/or understanding academic climate. This year's theme is "Intercultural Literacy: Building a Global Community." Melissa Rychener of Carnegie Mellon's Office of International Education will lead the group in a series of intercultural exercises. Register at: uri.web.cmu.edu/gradprograms/multiregis.html

—Monday, Sept. 23: Lecture and book signing. Howard Zinn, professor emeritus of political science, Boston University. 7:30 p.m., Rangos Ballroom. An acclaimed historian and social critic, Zinn studies forces that have broken down community as well as obstacles confronting any attempt to build or rebuild community. Sponsored by Activities Board Lectures Committee. Tickets available at the University Center Information Desk through Sept. 23 and at the door the night of the lecture. Tickets are free with a Carnegie Mellon ID. $3 for the public.

—Tuesday, Sept. 24: As part of Student Government's "Get Out The Vote Week," political consultant Dick Morris will speak at 6 p.m. in McConomy Auditorium. Morris is credited with piloting Bill Clinton to a comeback re-election victory in 1996 after the president lost Congress to the Republicans two years before. This event is paid for in part by the Student Activities fee.

—Wednesday, Sept. 25: Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic. Juan Pablo Izquierdo, conductor. Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. 8 p.m. Tickets: $5 at the door.

—Thursday, Sept. 26: University Lecture Series. Cutting Edge Café. "Automagical? The Top 10 Expressions That Have Guided BodyMedia's Development." Chris Kasabach (A'91), VP of Industrial & Mechanical Design, BodyMedia, Astro Teller (CS'98), CEO of BodyMedia. 4:30 p.m., Adamson Wing, 136A Baker Hall.

—Thursday, Sept. 26: Graduate Women's Gathering. 12:15 - 1:15 p.m., Rangos 2, UC. Discussion will focus on skills and methods of "Time Management, Organization and Degree Completion." Edda Fields, professor of history, and Annette Jacobsen, principal lecturer, chemical engineering, and director of Colloids, Polymers and Surfaces Program, are the speakers. Register at uri.web.cmu.edu/gradprograms/multiregis.html

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