October 14, 2004

Vol. 15, No. 15

The "8 1/2 x 11 News" is published each week by the University Advancement Division. News of campus interest should be sent to one of the following editors:   Ed Delaney, 412-268-1609 (ed47@andrew.cmu.edu)
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  Susan Cribbs, 412-268-7521 (cribbs@andrew.cmu.edu)

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Finn E. Kydland, a professor at the Tepper School of Business and the University of California at Santa Barbara, and alumnus and former Carnegie Mellon professor Edward C. Prescott (IA'67), have won the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences for their work between 1977 and 1982 while at Carnegie Mellon. "Their findings contradicted Keynesian theory," says the New York Times, "which held that changes in demand, particularly consumer demand, played the greatest role in business cycles."

—Kydland, who earned his Ph.D. in economics at Carnegie Mellon in 1973, taught at Carnegie Mellon from 1978 to 1994 before leaving for the University of Texas. He returned to Carnegie Mellon in 1995. He is currently on leave, teaching at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Prescott earned his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon in 1967 and was a Carnegie Mellon professor from 1971 to 1980. He is a professor at Arizona State University.

—Carnegie Mellon business school faculty who are Nobel laureates include: Herbert Simon (1978), Franco Modigliani (1985), Merton Miller (1990) and Robert Lucas (1995). Other Nobel Prize winners with connections to Carnegie Mellon are faculty members Clinton J. Davisson (1937 in physics); Otto Stern (1943 in physics); John Pople (1998 in chemistry); Walter Kohn (1998 in chemistry); and alumni John F. Nash, Jr. (1994 in economics) and Clifford Shull (1994 in physics).

—This year's prize of approximately $1.36 million will be shared by the two men. Each will also receive a gold medal and diploma at a ceremony on Dec. 10. Information: http://www.cmu.edu/cmnews/extra/041011_nobel.html

HOMECOMING WEEKEND STARTS THIS FRIDAY

Carnegie Mellon will welcome alumni back to campus during its annual Homecoming Weekend, Friday, Oct. 15 -Sunday, Oct. 17. Activities include reunions, campus tours, college receptions, seminars and information sessions, President Jared L. Cohon's address to alumni, Scotch 'n' Soda's performance of "Bat Boy," the annual Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Homecoming concert and the football game versus the University of Chicago. Schedules of activities for each day are posted at http://www.cmu.edu/alumni/news-evts/homecoming/oct16.htm/l

CYBERSECURITY JOURNALISM AWARDS ANNOUNCED

National Public Radio (NPR) won top honors in the broadcast category of Carnegie Mellon CyLab's 2004 Cybersecurity Journalism Awards ceremony at the National Press Club Oct. 12 in Washington, D.C. Larry Abramson of NPR won for the broadcast spot news category.

—In the print category, John Schwartz of The New York Times was the winner with Jonathan Krim of The Washington Post and Ted Bridis of the Associated Press receiving awards of merit. MSNBC.com's Brock N. Meeks won for online cybersecurity reporting, and Brian Krebs of the Washingtonpost.com received the award of merit in that category. In a new trade publication category added this year, eWeek took top honors with Scott Berinato of CSO Magazine receiving an award of merit.

—The awards were developed by Carnegie Mellon CyLab, the Information Networking Institute, the educational arm of CyLab, and the Newseum to honor editors, reporters and producers who have done the most to educate the public by giving readers, viewers and listeners a better understanding of America's ongoing battle to protect cyberspace and preserve our national security.

—The panel of judges, chaired by Susan Bennett, a veteran editor and reporter covering foreign affairs for more than 24 years and director of international exhibits at the Newseum, included Carla Robbins, foreign editor of The Wall Street Journal; Carol Giacomo, diplomatic correspondent of Reuters; Ralph Begleiter, a former CNN world affairs correspondent and journalist-in-residence at the University of Delaware; and Roberta Baskin, senior producer and correspondent with Bill Moyers and former producer for ABC's 20/20.

NEWS BRIEFS

—The university's United Way Campaign began Oct. 13 and continues through Nov. 22. This year donors are able to designate funds to the flood victims in the Pittsburgh region through the United Way of Allegheny County Flood Relief Fund. These donations are not subject to any service charges and100 percent of the gift will go directly to help those in our region devastated by the recent floods. For more information or to donate online go to http://www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org/uwac/carnegiemellon.

—More than 800 environmental journalists from North America and celebrities such as Ted Danson (A'72) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will get a first-hand look at how "green" Carnegie Mellon is when the university hosts the 14th annual conference of the Society of Environmental Journalists, Oct. 20 - 24. The university was selected as the conference site because of its innovative environmental research and technical expertise that has helped the region transform old industrial brownfields into residential communities, scenic playgrounds and parks. For more, visit http://www.sej.org/

PERSONAL MENTION

—At the Robotics Institute's 25th Anniversary Founders' Panel and reception on Oct. 13 at the Carnegie Music Hall, founders Angel Jordan, University Professor Emeritus; Tom Murrin, Distinguished Service Professor of Business at Duquesne University; and Raj Reddy, University Professor of Computer Science and Robotics, were honored for their role in the history of the university and the Robotics Institute.

—John "Jay" Marano, licensing coordinator of the university's Trademark Licensing Office, has been elected to the Fair Labor Association's (FLA) University Advisory Council Executive Committee. Marano will help represent the interests of schools with smaller licensing or non-licensing programs. Members of the executive committee represent Harvard, Princeton, Washington (Missouri), Berkeley, Michigan State, Ohio State, Florida, Notre Dame, Southern California, Texas, Illinois and Wellesley. Carnegie Mellon is an affiliate member of the FLA, an anti-sweatshop organization in Washington, D.C.

—Robotics alumnus Michael Smith and Professor Takeo Kanade have written the new book "Multimodal Video Characterization and Summarization," a research tool for both professionals and academicians working in the video field. The book describes the methodology for using multimodal audio, image and text technology to characterize video content.

—During a master class last January, music legend Marvin Hamlisch hand-picked CFA students Graham Fenton and Nicole Kaplan to perform in this fall's Pittsburgh Pops series, "Barbra Streisand Songbook." They will honor Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond by performing "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" in four concerts, Oct. 14 - 17.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

—Friday, Oct. 15: Opening reception for the University Archives exhibit "Captain Mark Casto and Carnegie Fund Heroes, 1904 - 2004," 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Alumni Lounge, UC. Exhibit continues through Nov. 30. Free.

—Friday, Oct. 15: School of Art Lecture Series. Laura Hoptman, 2004 - 2005 Carnegie International Curator. 6 p.m., Carnegie Museum of Art Lecture Hall.

—Saturday, Oct. 16: Book signing by Cliff Davidson, one of the authors of "The Innovative University." 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., University Center Bookstore. Those who purchase "The Innovative University" will be eligible to win a free book from the Bookstore on the work of Carnegie Mellon's original architect, Henry Hornbostel.

—Monday, Oct. 18: "Critique of India Studies." Rajiv Malhotra, The Infinity Foundation. 4:30 p.m., Adamson Wing, 136A Baker Hall.

—Monday, Oct. 18: Graduate Women's Gathering. "Debunking Myths About Working Women in Academia." Patricia Laughlin, associate dean, CIT. 12:15 p.m., Connan Room, UC. Lunch will be served. To register, go to http://gposerver.as.cmu.edu/registration/multiregis.html

—Tuesday, Oct. 19: Information-sharing session in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. 8 - 9:30 p.m, Doherty Hall 2210. Learn about phishing and identity theft, spyware/adware, bandwidth, copyright and top-10 security tips. Co-sponsored by Cylab/INI and ISO. Refreshments and prizes provided.

—Thursday, Oct. 21: Distinguished Lecture Series. "The Daily Planet: Why the Media Stumble over the Environment." Andrew C. Revkin, The New York Times. 4:30 p.m., Adamson Wing, 136A Baker Hall.

—Thursday, Oct. 21: School of Art Lecture. Julie Mehretu, painter. 5 p.m., McConomy Auditorium, UC.

—Friday, Oct. 22: Mechanical Engineering Seminar. "Control of Multiple, Collaborating Unmanned Vehicles." J. Karl Hedrick, University of California at Berkeley. 10:30 a.m., Scaife Hall 125

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