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Three UI professors win Sloan Research Fellowships
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Three University of Illinois faculty members have been selected to receive the 2001 Sloan Research Fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The UI winners are Wilfred van der Donk, chemistry; Jared C. Bronski, mathematics; and Karin A.S. Dahmen, physics. The three are among 104 outstanding young scientists and economists from 51 colleges […]
Nobel laureate Jack Kilby to be honored April 18
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Nobel laureate and University of Illinois alumnus Jack S. Kilby will be honored at a campus celebration that will include a free public symposium on Wednesday, April 18. The symposium will be from 2-5 p.m. in the auditorium of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, 405 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana. “The […]
Dads Association honors top sophomores with Library Awards
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. A group of University of Illinois students has been honored with Dads Association Library Awards. Chosen from among students recently completing their sophomore year, the award winners were among the top three students in their respective colleges or had maintained a 4.0 (out of 4.0) grade-point average. Among the winners (EDITORS: See list).The […]
Paul Parker to be honored by National Society of Black Engineers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Paul E. Parker, assistant dean in the UI College of Engineering and the director of the minority engineering program, has been selected to receive the 2001 Minority Engineering Program Director of the Year Award from the National Society of Black Engineers. The honor is one of the NSBE’s Golden Torch Awards recognizing […]
Six to receive honorary degrees at UI Commencement
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Six people have been selected to receive honorary degrees at spring Commencement, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at its meeting Jan. 18 in Chicago. The 130th Commencement takes place May 13 at the Assembly Hall, 1800 S. First St., Champaign. The recipients: Robben Fleming will receive a […]
Students awarded scholarships for academic excellence in honor of first Illinois student
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A group of distinguished incoming freshmen and returning scholars have been awarded James Newton Matthews Scholarships for academic excellence. Incoming freshmen are selected for consideration for the Matthews Scholars program based upon their having demonstrated academic excellence and leadership skills as well as involvement in extracurricular and community service activities. Scholarships are […]
Ten faculty members named University Scholars
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ten faculty members at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been chosen to be the 2000-2001 University Scholars. The program recognizes excellence while helping to identify and retain the university’s most talented teachers, scholars and researchers. Now in its 16th year, the program provides $10,000 to each scholar to use to […]
European Union Center honors three essay winners
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Three Illinois high school students were honored for their submissions to an essay contest sponsored by the University of Illinois’ European Union Center. The center inaugurated the contest to coincide with its annual European Union Day and State of the European Union Address. This year’s address was presented Oct. 27 by Francois […]
Three UI researchers among 59 recipients for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Three University of Illinois researchers were among 59 young researchers named today (Oct. 23) as recipients of the fifth annual Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the government on young professionals at the outset of their independent research careers. The researchers will receive their awards […]
Graduate student wins Amelia Earhart Fellowship
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Qi Zhu, a University of Illinois graduate student, has been selected for an Amelia Earhart Fellowship from the Zonta International Foundation. Zhu is pursuing a doctorate in aeronautical and astronautical engineering at the UI. Her research focuses on the thermo-mechanical behavior of composite structures. Zhu earned her bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics […]
Twenty students awarded scholarships for study at the UI
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Twenty Illinois students have been awarded scholarships for study at the University of Illinois for the 2000-01 academic year. The scholarships are funded by UI alumni and designated by the university’s Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The recipients, their class level and the awards they received (EDITORS: See list.): […]
Eighty-eight undergraduates win awards from School of Chemical Sciences
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Eighty-eight University of Illinois students have received School of Chemical Sciences Undergraduate Awards for the 1999-2000 academic year. The students and their awards include (EDITORS: See list.). The award-winners were selected by a committee of faculty members. Most of the awards honor academic achievement, but some are awarded to students in recognition […]