Appointments
Two associate deans for research named for
Physical and Biological Sciences
David Kliger, dean of the Division of Physical and Biological
Sciences, in a memo to the division, announced the appointment
of two faculty members as associate deans for research. Eli
Silver, professor of Earth sciences and director of the Center
for Remote Sensing, will focus on research endeavors for the
physical sciences; and chemistry professor and department chair
Joseph Konopelski will focus on research efforts within the
biological and biomedical sciences.
The highest priorities for both associate deans for 2004-05,
according to the memo, will be engaging department chairs and
faculty in discussions to initiate and pursue potential research
endeavors with the University Affiliated Research Center (UARC)
(see recent Currents
article) and to identify needs for core facilities that
could enhance our faculty's competitiveness when seeking extramural
grants.
Both associate deans will also be available to facilitate the
flow of information and interactions with the Office of the
Vice Chancellor for Research, including requests for matching
funds.
Once UARC and core facilities opportunities have been sufficiently
explored, the associate deans for research will facilitate meetings
between groups of faculty to define and prioritize collaborative
projects with high potential for impact, visibility, and fundability,
Kliger said.
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