November 18, 2004

Vol. 15, No. 20

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)
  Bruce Gerson, 412-268-1613 (bg02@andrew.cmu.edu)
  Susan Cribbs, 412-268-7521 (cribbs@andrew.cmu.edu)

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Carnegie Mellon's CyLab and the Korea Information Security Agency (KISA) have agreed to form a new collaborative research lab for the study and development of leading-edge security technologies. Officials from KISA have pledged $6 million over the next three years to establish CyLab Korea both at Carnegie Mellon and in Seoul, Korea. Both sites will work together on research projects and develop new technologies and paradigms that will usher in an era of more secure computers, networks and communications systems.

—"This unprecedented international initiative represents the important first step in CyLab's innovative international strategy," said Pradeep Khosla, dean of the College of Engineering and founding co-director of CyLab, a university-wide, multidisciplinary initiative to advance research and education in trustworthy computing. "That strategy recognizes the need for international partnerships to successfully protect our information infrastructure and the critical physical infrastructures that depend on it."

—"The main thrust of this agreement is to continue to work with our Korean colleagues to develop a next generation intelligent system that will develop ways to monitor, detect and prevent the sabotage of data and networks by viruses, worms and malicious attacks," said Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Hyong Kim, who will direct CyLab Korea. Further information: http://www.cmu.edu/PR/releases04/041116_cylab.html.

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO PARTICIPATE IN UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

There's still time to participate in Carnegie Mellon's United Way Campaign, which runs through Nov. 22. The goal this year is to increase participation by 20 percent. Several exciting incentives, including the chance to win a $250 American Express Gift Card, are being offered this year to encourage your involvement in the campaign.To donate online visit http://www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org/uwac/carnegiemellon.

—"United Way is the most efficient community fund-raiser," says Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Barbara Smith, this year's campaign chair. "No amount is too small and your participation in this campaign matters! I urge you to help us reach our participation goal."

— Among the incentives to encourage participation was a chance to win a free iPod by making a donation prior to Nov. 1. The winner of the iPod was Howard J. Seltman, a research scientist in the Statistics Department.

ECE STUDENT ADVANCES TO JEOPARDY SEMIFINALS

Electrical and computer engineering (ECE) junior Kermin Fleming took one step closer to a $100,000 grand prize on Wednesday, Nov. 10, when he defeated contestants from Davidson College and the University of Maryland in the opening quarterfinal round of Jeopardy's College Championship tournament. The semifinal round of the popular television game show began Wednesday, Nov. 17. Fleming will appear in the semifinal round on Friday, Nov. 19. The tournament airs at 7 p.m., weekdays through Nov. 23.

—Further information: http://www.cmu.edu/cmnews/extra/041111_jeopardy.html

NEWS BRIEFS

—The renovation of the first floor of Warner Hall is near completion and the area will reopen on Dec. 6. However, the refitting of the elevator cab will not be completed by that time. To minimize disruption, the work has been scheduled for Dec. 27 - 30. During that time the elevator will be completely inoperable.

— If you have not already renewed your bus pass for 2005, Human Resources reminds you do so as soon as possible. Carnegie Mellon benefits-eligible employees can receive a free PAT Transit Pass Sticker which, when placed on a valid Carnegie Mellon ID, lets you ride all PAT buses, inclines and the T at no charge through August 2005. Just go into HR Connection at http://hr.web.cmu.edu and select the Bus Pass module.

—On Nov. 16, the Department of Chemical Engineering held the 2004 Bayer/Distinguished Research Lecture honoring Professor Manfred Morari of the Automatic Control Laboratory in Zurich, Switzerland. His presentation was "Hybrid Systems," a personal account of the contributions process control has made to chemical engineering and the control field and some speculations about its future.

—This holiday season you can help others by filling a gift-wrapped shoebox with small gifts for the women at the Pittsburgh Women's Shelter. Suggested items (only new, un-opened items, please): body wash, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, hand lotion, lip balm, etc. Please bring shoeboxes by Dec. 10 to: Carol Frieze, Wean Hall 4611 (8-9071, cfrieze@cs.cmu.edu), Lyz Knight, Hamerschlag Hall 3107 (8-5087, lyz@ece.cmu.edu), or Mary Moore, Hamerschlag Hall 1207 (8-4594, mlmoore@ece.cmu.edu)

PERSONAL MENTION

—Marcie G. Eberhart, a student in the Heinz School's Master of Public Policy and Management program, has been named to Pittsburgh Magazine's "40 Under 40." Eberhart is vice president of donor relations for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania.

—Renee Snyder, financial associate, Office of the Provost, has received a Master of Public Management degree from the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management.

—Mary Shaw, the Alan J. Perlis professor of computer science in the Institute for Software Research International, and her husband, Roy Weil are among seven recipients of the Recreational Equipment Inc. National Outdoor Stewards Award given annually to people pursuing outstanding projects related to the environment. Shaw and Weil will be honored for the guidebooks they have co-authored about bicycling in Western Pennsylvania and enjoying its natural beauty. All proceeds from sales of their books are donated to trail organizations. Further information: official.cmu-news, Nov. 11.

—Elisabeth Gilmore, a doctoral student in engineering and public policy, received the first installment of a three-year, $15,000 scholarship last Monday from the ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation Inc., at a Duquesne Club luncheon. Her research focuses on low-cost and environmentally friendly electricity and energy generation for small-scale distribution. The ARCS Foundation is a national volunteer women's organization dedicated to strengthening American science and technology by providing scholarships to the best and brightest U.S. graduate and undergraduate students in the natural sciences, medicine and engineering.

—Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) graduate students Arjunan Rajeswaran and Gyouhwan Kim, and their advisor, Rohit Negi, assistant professor inECE, won the Philips Best Student Paper Award at the recent IEEE/ACM Broadband Wireless Networking Symposium. Their paper is titled "A Scheduling Framework for UWB and Cellular Networks."

—Computer Science Professor Peter Lee has been named a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). This recognition is awarded to ACM members who have distinguished themselves by outstanding technical and professional achievements in information technology. Lee is known for his research on applications of programming language theory.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

—Friday, Nov. 19: Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE) lecture. "Weighed Upon a Scale: African American Women, Class and Consumer Culture in New Orleans and Washington, D.C. 1880 - 1950." Dr. Angela Winand. 4:30 p.m. refreshments; 5 - 6:30 p.m., lecture and discussion. Baker Hall 53A.

—Monday, Nov. 22: CyLab Media Speaker Series. Susan Bennett and Cathy Trost, authors of "President Kennedy Has Been Shot," a moment-to-moment story of John F. Kennedy's assassination. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Singleton Room, Roberts Hall. Lunch will be provided. RSVP at http://www.cylab.cmu.edu/rsvp

—Dec. 2 - 4 and 7 - 11: School of Drama. "The Duchess of Malfi." Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center for the Arts. Performances. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday; 8 p.m., Fridays; and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturdays. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 412-268-2407.

—Thursday, Dec. 2: University Lecture Series. "Husbandry Was Once a Sacred Art: Environmental History and the Future of Conservation." Brian Donahue, Brandeis University. 4:30 p.m., Adamson Wing, 136A Baker Hall.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the next issue of the 8 1/2 x 11 News will be published on Thursday, Dec. 2.

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