Reif becomes AAAS fellow
John Reif, A. Hollis Edens distinguished professor of computer science, has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
"John and his research group have been doing groundbreaking work in the self-assembly of nanostructures for some years," said Alan Biermann, professor and chair of computer science. "We are delighted to see him get this well deserved recognition."
Each year the AAAS elects members whose "efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications are scientifically or socially distinguished." Reif is being honored for contributions to a wide range of emerging areas in computer science, including robotic motion planning and parallel computation.
Chapel awards hymn winners
Duke Chapel has announced the winners in its annual hymn competition--and an University alumnus and Divinity School student have taken top honors with their hymn "Whence Comes This Voice?" Kathleen Ryan Clute '75 composed the hymn's tune while Lisa Schubert, a second-year Master of Divinity student, wrote the hymn's text.
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