News Archive: 2007
August 24, 2007
New neuroscience PhD students were welcomed into the program with a student-faculty picnic held at the Krasnow Institute Friday, August 24.
May 24, 2007
On May 21st and 22nd, the Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study held a symposium gathering leading researchers on many varied disciplines of brain study including neuroscience, neurobiology, computer science, psychology, robotics and economics. The speakers discussed the viability of a possible decade-long research initiative into the mind. Video of the presentations is available here.
May 7, 2007
On Monday, the Neuroscience Graduate Student Organization was pleased to welcome renowned neuroscientist Dr. Rodolfo Llinas to the Krasnow Institute. After a day of meeting with Krasnow researchers, he presented a talk: Intrinsic electrical properties of neurons and brain function.
On Sunday afternoon, April 15, guests of the Krasnow Institute enjoyed a Wizards basketball game from a Verizon executive suite. Unfortunately, the Wizards lost to the Chicago Bulls.
Congratulations are extended to Dr. Kenneth De Jong, Associate Director of the Krasnow Institute and Professor of Computer Science who is selected to receive the 2007 Volgenau School Outstanding Research Faculty Award.
In other news, construction of the new wing of the Krasnow Institute is nearing completion. The pathway connecting the two buildings should be opening within a matter of weeks. In addition, faculty searches are being conducted to fill positions for new Principal Investigators which will add to the on-going growth of the Krasnow Institute.
Congratulations go out to Dr. Claudio Cioffi-Revilla, Center for Social Complexity, for his appointment to the National Science and Technology Council. He is serving on the subcommittee on Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences.
The 12,500 square foot expansion to the Krasnow Institute nears completion. The outside walls and windows are completed and the pathway into the existing building is being constructed. Over the coming months, the interior of the space will be constructed as well. The building is due to be completed this spring.
In a ceremony held on Wednesday, January 10, in the President's office, Jane Wendelin, Business Manager for the Institute, was presented with the award for Employee of the Month. President Merten made a point to highlight that Jane is truly a "class act" and a real benefit to the university. Her family and co-workers attended the ceremony. Congratulations to Jane!!
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