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Spring 2001

Two COE faculty named members of the National Academy of Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering Dean Paul S. Peercy and Materials Science & Engineering Professor Max G. Lagally were among 74 engineers and eight foreign associates elected Feb. 16 to the National Academy of Engineering this year. - FULL STORY -		Pinpoint: Message from the Dean College Notes: News briefs Alumnews: Alumni tidbits Periscope: Looking in on College of Engineering alumni Faculty News: Faculty tidbits Feedback: How are we doing?   PERSPECTIVE Editor 215 North Randall Avenue Madison, WI 53706 Phone: 608/263-5988 Fax: 608/263-9259 E-mail: perspective@engr.wisc.edu
ENGINEERING CENTERS BUILDING STARTING TO TAKE SHAPE The corner of Breese Terrace and University Ave., once home to WWII-era temporary buildings, has never looked like this. Construction of the Engineering Centers Building is accelerating with the arrival of spring in Wisconsin. General contractor J.P. Cullen expects to have the building closed in by this autumn. For an update on the project, see "Pinpoint" in this issue.
SPRING 2001 GIFT REPORT A printed listing of the 2001 honor roll of contributors to the programs of the College of Engineering is included as an insert to this issue. Mechanical Engineering Building fund raising advances A common thread: Contributions to excellence Students can learn "24/7" with technological tools A gift from one "civil" woman to many Mackenzies establish diversity scholars fund
OTHER NEWS New superconducting material packs an applied punch Bright idea: A new class of sensors fashioned from LEDs Tomotherapy: Prototype of revolutionary new cancer treatment dedicated Engineering and physics team to build next-generation computer Partnership builds stronger construction management engineers Exploring the options: Financial engineering thrives on uncertainty New named chairs appointed Research aims to reduce damage in home fires Engineering physics students finalists in NASA Mars competition The history of Wendt Library ... abridged Water gun, infrared control take top honors in annual SCHOOFS and TONG competitions

PRESENTING A NEW COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING LOGO We bid a fond farewell to an old standby and with pride, usher in the college's new logo. The updated design features a familiar COE landmark — the fountain — and a contemporary look that will evoke fond memories and support the college's vision for the new century. Look for the logo on COE materials everywhere.