Rensselaer Awarded $1 Million To Develop Lubricant Coatings for Air and Spacecraft

“Chameleon” lubricant coatings react to their environment Troy, N.Y. — Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have received a $1 million grant, as part of a $2.5 million joint research project with the University of Florida, to develop a new generation of synthetic lubricant coatings for future aircraft and spacecraft. The five-year award is from the United States Department of Defense’s Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative.

Kathy High Named Arts Chair at Rensselaer

Troy, N.Y. - Kathy High, associate professor of video and new media, has been named chair of the Arts Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. "Kathy High brings worldly experience and faculty expertise to this critical administrative position as the department continues to progress to the next level in its innovative approach of fusing art, technology, science, and innovation," said John Harrington, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Sharon Anderson-Gold Named Chair of Science and Technology Studies

Troy, N.Y. - Sharon Anderson-Gold, professor of science and technology studies (STS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been named chair of the STS department. "Sharon Anderson-Gold is a scholar of philosophy and an expert in ethics across a number of disciplines. Her long and distinguished record at Rensselaer makes her the ideal individual to lead the department," said John Harrington, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (H&SS).

Researchers Develop New Framework for Automation Design

Troy, N.Y. - In a project sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new framework to support the design of automated manufacturing and robotic systems. The researchers recently won the Kayamori Best Automation Paper Award when they presented their work at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation, sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Shur Elected Fellow of the Electrochemical Society

Troy, N.Y. - Michael Shur, the Patricia W. and C. Sheldon Roberts '48 Chaired Professor in Solid State Electronics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been named a fellow of the Electrochemical Society (ECS). Shur is one of 13 newly selected fellows recognized for their individual contributions and leadership in the achievement of science and technology in the area of electrochemistry and solid-state sciences, according to ECS.

Rensselaer Receives NYSTAR Biotechnology Research Award

Troy, N.Y. — Governor George E. Pataki and Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno today announced that Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has received one of 10 New York State Office of Science, Technology, and Academic Research (NYSTAR) James D. Watson Investigator Program awards, designed to recognize and support outstanding scientists and engineers who, early in their careers, show potential for leadership and scientific discovery in the field of biotechnology.

Heragu Receives Fellow Award from the Institute of Industrial Engineering

Troy, N.Y. — Sunderesh Heragu, professor of decision sciences and engineering systems at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, was selected to receive the Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE) Fellow Award, according to IIE’s announcement of 15 new fellow award winners. Heragu was honored at the annual Industrial Engineering Solutions 2004 Conference in Houston, Texas, this week.

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