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wellesley science programs receive $1.2 million grant
astronomy grant will support student research
dr. love to speak
panel will examine volatile russian situation
esmeralda santiago to speak on ‘writing alive’
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october
2004
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wellesley science programs receive $1.2 million grant
Student research, faculty support, new equipment and precollege outreach programs at Wellesley College will all benefit from a $1.2 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) 2004 Undergraduate Science Education Program. Wellesley is one of 42 colleges and universities to receive the grant this year. This is the fifth grant Wellesley has received from HHMI.
The four-year grants, ranging from $500,000 to $1.6 million, support a variety of programs to improve undergraduate science. At Wellesley, the grant will support research partnerships between undergraduates and faculty mentors, the cornerstone of science education at the college. It will help to continue a competitive, on-campus summer program that provides 10 weeks of intensive student research in collaboration with a Wellesley faculty member. It will further support outreach programs, seminars, field trips and off-campus research. In addition, three postdoctoral candidates will receive support from the grant. Curriculum, equipment and laboratory development will also benefit, helping to expand interdisciplinary teaching and majors such as biological chemistry, neuroscience and other studies.
Although its investigators conduct research at universities and medical schools, HHMI supports science at colleges because they also play a vital role in education, according to Peter Bruns, vice president for grants and special programs at HHMI. “Good science can be done in different settings, in colleges as well as universities,” said Bruns. “Colleges are a better learning environment for some students, and they serve underrepresented minorities extremely well.”
HHMI invited 198 public and private baccalaureate and master’s institutions to compete for the new awards. They were selected for their record of preparing students for graduate education and careers in research, teaching or medicine. A panel of distinguished scientists and educators reviewed proposals and recommended the 42 awards approved by the Institute’s Board of Trustees earlier this year.astronomy grant will support student research
Wellesley will share a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to support undergraduate research. The award has been given to Wellesley and other members of the Keck Northeast Astronomy Consortium (KNAC): Colgate, Haverford, Middlebury, Swarthmore, Vassar, Wesleyan and Williams. The grant will allow astronomers to continue working with student researchers for two years.
Wellesley student research is wide-ranging and highly professional. “This summer, Rebecca Stoll ’06 worked with me analyzing quasar images I obtained in January using the 6.5m Magellan I Telescope in Chile,” said Kim McLeod, astronomy. “We have tentatively detected in these data some of the earliest galaxies to form around supermassive black holes, dating from when the universe was just 10 percent of its current age.”
Merideth Frey ’07, Stephanie Rounds ’07 and Rachel Hock ’06 used observations of Saturn from the Hubble Space Telescope to determine the orbital positions of many of Saturn’s moons, research supported by NASA’s Massachusetts Space Grant.
“These results form the foundation for studying the celestial mechanics of the orbits of these natural satellites,” said Richard French, astronomy, who supervised their work. “They will also be used to aid in the planning of the Cassini mission, a four-year orbital tour of Saturn that began last July.” Other faculty members involved in astronomy research are Wendy Hagen-Bauer, Jeff Regester and Stephen Slivan.On Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 1-2 pm in Jewett Auditorium, Dr. Susan Love will present the keynote lecture for Wellesley’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Author of Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book and a noted researcher, she established the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation with the goal of eradicating breast cancer within 10 years by shifting breast cancer research from the traditional model of detection and treatment to a new approach of prediction and prevention.
“The cost of our fight to end breast cancer is enormous, but the cost of not fighting is unthinkably higher,” Love said. For more information, e-mail belfman@wellesley.edu
panel will examine volatile russian situation
Russia NOW, a panel discussion, will present some of the top experts in their fields Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 pm in the Library Lecture Room. Speakers include Wellesley’s Marshall Goldman, economics faculty emeritus; Philip Kohl, anthropology; Nina Tumarkin, history; and Ambassador Thomas Simons Jr. Professor Adam Weiner, Russian studies, will moderate.
“Once again the eyes of the world are on Russia, where recent acts of terrorism were followed by President Putin’s proposal of new measures to further centralize power and limit democracy,” Tumarkin said.
Goldman, who met recently with Russian President Vladimir Putin, will talk about that meeting and the implications of the “Yukos affair” on the economy and investment. Simons, former U.S. ambassador to Poland and Pakistan, specializes in the larger Eurasian region. Tumarkin, who spent part of the summer in Russian Karelia, will talk about life in provincial Russia, “where the old Soviet economy has long been dismantled—and nothing has replaced it,” she said.
Kohl will discuss the tragic events at Beslan and what may happen next in the volatile Caucasus area.
“The whole region is a potential powder keg, the explosion of which would have global consequences,” he said. “In order to explain why this is the case, I’ll sketch very briefly some of the complex history and unresolved conflicts that characterize the area today. I’ll also describe relevant details of my trip to the region this past summer.”
Attendees may stay to watch the vice presidential debate at 9 pm. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call x2602.esmeralda santiago to speak on ‘writing alive’
Highly acclaimed Puerto Rican author Esmeralda Santiago will present a lecture, “Writing Alive,” on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 7-9 pm in Collins Cinema. The author of When I Was Puerto Rican, America’s Dream and Almost a Woman, Santiago will discuss her new book, Turkish Lover, and her experience as a Latina writer. The Washington Post Book World has called her “a welcome new voice, full of passion and authority.”
Shortly after graduating magna cum laude from Harvard in film production in 1976, she and her husband, Frank Cantor, founded Cantomedia, a film and media production company that has won numerous awards for excellence. Her writing career has evolved from her work as a producer/writer of documentaries to include essays and opinion pieces that have appeared in national newspapers such as The New York Times and The Boston Globe. Her second memoir, Almost a Woman, received an Alex Award from the American Library Association and was recently adapted into film for ExxonMobil Masterpiece Theatre.
In addition to her literary endeavors, Santiago is an active volunteer who has developed community-based programs for adolescents and co-founded a shelter for battered women and children. She speaks strongly about the need to encourage artistic development in young people. The event is sponsored by Mezcla and other campus groups. For more information, call x1232.
karl case, economics, and his research has been cited by Money Magazine in a story, “Bubble Trouble: Real Estate Will Make You Rich, Eh? If Everyone Thinks So, How Can It Be True?” Case and Robert Shiller of Yale conducted a survey of 700 homeowners in Boston, Milwaukee, San Francisco and California’s Orange County, finding that the average person is counting on double-digit growth in housing prices each year for the next 10 years. In reality, housing has risen about one percentage point a year ahead of inflation over the long run.
phil kohl, anthropology, contributed to a story in the Cleveland Plain Dealer titled “Volatile Stew in the Caucasus; Language Barriers, Ancient Feuds, Modern Rifts—And Now, Dead Kids.”
The story focused on the recent violence at an elementary school and possible repercussions of that tragedy. The region is dominated by power rivalries among more than 32 ethnic groups, “and they’re all speaking their own language, most of which are totally incomprehensible to each other,” noted Kohl, who has investigated Bronze Age cultures in the region. “In this part of the world, if you arrived in the 11th century, you’re a newcomer.” Kohl is among the panelists for the Oct. 5 Russia NOW panel discussion (see story).katharine moon, political science, spoke with The Times of London for a story, “A Little Garble Goes a Long Way for Bush as He Woos the Ladies.” The article examined some opinion polls that show that as many women plan to vote Republican as Democrat on Nov. 2, a finding that surprises some experts on female voting patterns in the United States. Moon noted, “I think it’s a crass image of what leadership should be, but at the same time, when people are faced with an either-or decision, it’s a relatively easy choice to make.”
registration deadline. “Project on Teasing and Bullying Workshop Series,” Nov. 3, 4 and 9. Sponsor: WCW. Info: rlevy@wellesley.edu.
discussion. “The Benefits of Graduate School for Art Historians and Studio Artists.” 12:30-1:20 pm, Jewett Sculpture Court. Sponsor: Art. Info: x2042.
italian table. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court private dining hall. Info: x2616.
class. “Gesneriads: Knowing and Growing.” Speakers: Bob and Dee Stewart, American Gloxinia and Gesneriad Society. Reception, 1:30 pm; program, 2-3 pm, Botanic Gardens Visitors Center. Members/faculty/staff: $10. Non-members: $13. Sponsor: FOH. Info: x3094.
opening ceremony. Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Featuring “Hurricane Voices.” 4-5 pm, Severance Green. Sponsor: DMCC. Info: belfman@wellesley.edu.
cws workshop. “Self-Assessment.” 4:30 pm, GRH 330. Info: x2352.
lecture. “The Art of Smiling.” Speaker: Peter Hawkins, religion, BU. 4:30-6 pm, Library Lecture Room. Sponsor: Medieval Renaissance Studies. Info: x2575.
cws workshop. “Using the Wellesley Network.” 6 pm, CWS Library, GRH 442. Info: x2352.
meeting. College Government Senate. 6 pm, Academic Council Room, GRH. Info: x1181.
esl tutoring. 6-8:30 pm, PLTC small conference room. Info: x2480.
apt workshop. “I Think I Can, I Think I Can Raise That Hand.” 7 pm, Severance basement living room. Info: x2641.
lecture. “Developing Compassion in a Time of Fear.” Speaker: The Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist monk. 7:30-9 pm. Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Buddhist Community. Info: x2685.lecture. “Meet the Candidates.” 12:30-1:20 pm, PNE 225A. Info: Democratsmail@wellesley.edu.
soccer vs. Wheaton. 4 pm. NEWMAC game. Info: x2003.
lecture. “Mathemagics.” Speaker: Arthur Benjamin, Harvey Mudd College. 4:15 pm, SCI 377. Refreshments, 3:45 pm, SCI 362. Sponsor: Mathematics. Info: x3148.
discussion. “Should Information Be Free?” 4:30-5:30 pm, Library Lecture Room. Sponsor: Library; Mellon Librarian Recruitment Program. Info: x3512.
volleyball vs. WPI. 7 pm. NEWMAC game. Info: x2003.
lecture. “Writing Alive.” Speaker: Esmeralda Santiago, author. 7-9 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Mezcla. (see story) Info: vvera@wellesey.edu.
panel discussion. “Russia NOW.” 7:30-9 pm, Library Lecture Room. Speakers: Marshall Goldman, economics, (emeritus); Philip Kohl, anthropology; Nina Tumarkin, history; Amb. Thomas Simons Jr. Sponsor: Russian Area Studies. (see story) Info: x2602.
apt workshop. “Know Thyself: Goal-Setting.” 7:30 pm, Stone Davis living room. Info: x2641.
apt workshop. “Test Well, Feel Swell.” 8 pm, Tower Great Hall. Info: x2641.
debate. 2004 Vice Presidential Debate broadcast and discussion. 8:45 pm, Pendleton Atrium. Sponsor: CPLA. Info: x1644.shemini atzeret. Jewish tradition. Begins at sundown.
meditation. 12:30-1 pm, Meditation Room, lower chapel. Sponsor: Buddhist Community. Info: x2793.
discussion. “Should Information Be Free?” 12:30-1:30 pm, Library Lecture Room. Sponsor: Library; Mellon Librarian Recruitment Program. Info: x3512.
cws panel. “Law School Admission.” 12:30-1:30 pm, SCI 277. Info: x2356.
spanish table. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court small dining room. Info: x3571.
lecture. “Breast Cancer Awareness.” Speaker: Dr. Susan Love. 1-2 pm, Jewett Auditorium. Sponsor: DMCC. (see story.) Info: x2821.
russian table. 1-2 pm, FND 416. Info: x3584.
lecture/film. “An Untold Triumph: The Story of the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments, U.S. Army.” Speaker: Joan May Cordova, Ph.D. 5:30-8 pm, PNW 212. Sponsor: Club Filipina. Info: x1326.
meeting. “Good Book Club.” 6:30 pm, BIL 202. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.cws panel. “Alums in Graduate School.” 7-9:30 pm, SCI 277. Info: x2356.
simchat torah. Jewish tradition. Begins at sundown.
wcw seminar. “Poetry in Older Women’s Lives.” Speaker: Ruth Harriet Jacobs, Ph.D. 12:30-1:30 pm, Cheever House. Info: x2500.
lecture. “Restoring Order at the Temple of Nemean Zeus.” Speaker: Stephen Miller, director, Nemea Excavations, UC Berkeley. 4:30 pm, PNE 239. Sponsor: Religion. Info: x2628.
apt workshop. “Note This Down.” 5 pm, Beebe living room. Info: x2641.
esl tutoring. 6-8:30 pm, PLTC small conference room. Info: x2480.
apt workshop. “Plays Well with Others: Self-Advocacy.” 8:30 pm, Bates living room. Info: x2641.
prayer/discussion. Muslim communal (Jummah). 12:45-1:30 pm, lower chapel. Info: x2025.
bible study. “Through the Book of Matthew.” 7 pm, lower chapel. Sponsor: Asian Baptist Student Koinonia. Info: x4692.
debate. 2004 Presidential Debate broadcast and discussion. 8:45 pm, Pendleton Atrium. Sponsor: CPLA. Info: x1644.volleyball. Seven Sisters. 9 am. Info: x2003.
medieval performance. “Falling Leaves.” 10 am-10 pm, Severance Green/Alumnae Hall Ballroom. (see story) Info:
FeldingMedievalmail@wellesley.edu.
field hockey vs. Mount Holyoke. 1 pm. NEWMAC game. Info: x2003.
sunday october 10volleyball. Seven Sisters. 9 am. Info: x2003.
worship service. 11:15 am-12:30 pm, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
meeting. “Darshana.” 5 pm, meditation room, lower level, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Hindu Community. Info: x2794.
monday october 11
columbus day. administrative holiday.
admission open campus. For prospective students. 8:30 am-4 pm. Includes “Parents Panel,” 10:30-11:30 am, Collins Cinema. Info: x2270.
lecture. “Awakened Heart.” Speaker: Red Pine (Bill Porter), author and translator of The Heart Sutra. 7-8:30 pm, Library Lecture Room. Sponsor: Buddhist Community. Info: x2793.
sukkot celebration. Jewish tradition. Chapel lawn, through Oct. 6. Info: x2687.
exhibit. Inspired by Flowers. Botanic Gardens Visitor Center, through Nov. 24. Info: x3094.
exhibit. Presidential Elections at Wellesley College. Archives, Clapp Library, 4th floor, through December. Info: x2127.
exhibit. Infinite Possibilities: Serial Imagery in 20th Century Drawings. Through Dec. 12. Sponsor: DMCC. Info: x2051.
exhibit. American Identities: Twentieth-Century Prints from Nancy Gray Sherrill, Class of 1954, Collection. Through Dec. 14. Sponsor: DMCC. Info: x2051.
don't miss...wellesley brings the middle ages to life this weekend
This Saturday, Oct. 9, Wellesley’s Felding Medieval Society will present “Falling Leaves,” a daylong event featuring swordplay, fencing, a footrace and other medieval fun. “Felding acts as a link between the Wellesley student body and the international Society for Creative Anachronism Inc. (SCA), providing a context for attending events and contacts for people interested in studying particular elements of medieval history and culture,” said Marlena Whiting ’05, Felding’s provost emerita. “In return we annually host one event open to both Wellesley and the SCA, namely Falling Leaves—one of the SCA’s most popular and treasured traditions.”
Falling Leaves will take place on Severance Green during the day. “There will be swordplay, heavy list fighting, ball games and thrown weapons,” Whiting said. “A Ladies’ Footrace will be held, followed by a session of baronial court in proper medieval style. Merchants will be displaying their wares in Alumnae Hall.” The events will run from 10am-10 pm. At 6 pm, the festivities will move to Alumnae Hall with a Commedia del Arte performance, a pot luck feast and medieval dancing with live music. “People wishing to participate in the evening’s merriment may contact Felding members for garb,” Whiting said. “It’s the Middle Ages as they should have been!” For more information, call x7873 or e-mail mwhiting@wellesley.edu.
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