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In memoriam: Christie Geankoplis
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Christie Geankoplis, 84, professor of chemical engineering and materials science, died Nov. 15 in Edina, Minn.
In memoriam: Rutherford Aris
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Rutherford Aris, Regents Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering, died November 2 in Edina, Minn. He was 76.
Davis to step down as IT dean
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Institute of Technology dean H. Ted Davis will return to a faculty position fall semester 2004.
Krylov receives the 2004 Steele Prize
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Professor Nicolai Krylov (mathematics) received the 2004 Leroy P. Steele Prize for Seminal Contribution to Research.
Roberts, Shekhar awarded McKnight Professorship
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Professors Jeffrey Roberts (chemistry) and Shashi Shekhar (computer science and engineering) are among five recipients of the 2005 Distinguished McKnight University Professorship, which recognizes and rewards outstanding mid-career faculty.
In memoriam: Robert Dexter
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To engineers across the country, Associate Professor Robert Dexter was a down-to-earth expert they could call with some of their most challenging steel fracture and fatigue problems.
Crouch confirmed as IT dean
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The board of regents confirmed the appointment of Steven Crouch as the new dean of the Institute of Technology.
In memoriam: Paul Ellis
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Professor Paul Ellis (physics) died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday, February 20, at his home in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He was 63.
Wollenberg elected to NAE
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Professor Bruce Wollenberg (electrical and computer engineering) has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Kaveh named associate dean
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Professor Mostafa Kaveh, head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has accepted a three-year appointment as IT’s associate dean for research and planning.