School of Science News
The 2008 School of Science Promotions and Appointments
The MIT Corporation's Executive Committee has approved the following faculty members for promotion. All promotions are effective July 1, 2008.
Congratulations to the following recently promoted faculty in the School of Science
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Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences |
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Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences |
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Department of Chemistry |
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Department of Chemistry |
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Department of Chemistry |
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Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences |
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Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences |
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Department of Physics |
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Department of Physics |
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Department of Physics |
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Department of Physics |
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Promotion to Tenure |
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Department of Biology |
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Department of Physics |
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Promotion or Appointment to Full Professor |
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Department of Chemistry |
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Department of Mathematics |
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Department of Mathematics |
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Department of Physics |
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Department of Physics |
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Department of Physics |
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Missing protein may be key to autism
A missing brain protein may be one of the culprits behind autism and other brain disorders, according to researchers at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory. [more]
(MIT News Office, December 5, 2007)
Thermoelectric materials are one key to energy savings: Researchers jumpstart old field with new approach
Breathing new life into an old idea, MIT Institute Professor Mildred S. Dresselhaus and co-workers are developing innovative materials for controlling temperatures that could lead to substantial energy savings by allowing more efficient car engines, photovoltaic cells and electronic devices. [more]
(MIT News Office, November 20, 2007)
MIT IDs proteins key to brain function:
Research could lead to new treatments for brain injuries
MIT researchers have identified a family of proteins key to the formation of the communication networks critical for normal brain function. Their research could lead to new treatments for brain injury and disease. [more]
(MIT News Office, November 19, 2007)
