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Visiting Committee The Division of Materials Science and Engineering Visiting Committee gathered for dinner on the evening of Wednesday, April 13, 2011, and for a formal meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2011 in the Photonics Building 9th Floor Conference Room. Seven out of the nine Visiting Committee members attended the meeting, along with Division Heads, Staff and other members of the MSE Steering Committee. Dr. Harry Tuller served as Committee Chairman. At the start of the meeting, the Dean of Engineering, Professor Ken Lutchen, described the major growth and academic strength that had characterized the College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate programs in recent years. He reported that a new faculty hire was in progress to lead the MSE to the next level of excellence. He asked the Visiting Committee to share their wisdom and advice on how the MSE might reach national prominence within the next decade. The Visiting Committee heard brief presentations from the Division Heads, and a question-and-answer period spawned comments and lively discussions throughout the meeting. After lunch in the PHO West End Lounge, the Committee was treated to a Graduate Student Research Poster Session in the 7th floor Atrium, fostering one-on-one interaction with MSE students. The Visiting Committee then met privately and developed a list of recommendations that were subsequently discussed with the Dean and Division Heads. The meeting adjourned to a Wine and Cheese social event that included all MSE Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students. A written report on the meeting was submitted to the Dean and Division Heads by Dr. Harry Tuller on May 16, 2011.
Annual Report 2010–2011
Attending Visiting Committee Members Harry Tuller, Chairman C. Barry Carter James G. Hannoosh Max Lagally Kwadwo Osseo-Asare Subhash Singhal Hans-Peter Weber
Attending Steering Committee Members Uday Pal Soumendra Basu Ted Moustakas Karl Ludwig Mark Grinstaff (dinner only)
Attending Staff Ruth Mason Elizabeth Flagg Cheryl Stewart