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ISU professor wins 2011 Nobel Prize Dan Shechtman earns prize for crystal work OCT. 6, 2011
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By Kaleb.Warnock @iowastatedaily.com ISU professor Daniel Shechtman was named the winner of the 2011 Nobel
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Prize for chemistry Wednesday for his work in quasicrystals. “ H i s Shechtman story is really a wonderful story of perseverance,” said Richard LeSar, department chairman of materi-
als science and engineering. “What Dan did changed how we think and how we see materials.” Shechtman, professor of materials science and engineering, has been battling to gain validity for his claim since 1982 when he discovered that atoms in certain crystals are packed in a nonrepeated pattern, an obser-
vation contrary to existing theories about the atomic structure of certain alloys. C o n s e q u e n t i a l l y, Shechtman was asked to leave his research group because of his controversial finding, and his research did not gain respect in the scientific community until recently. “The configuration found in quasicrystals was consid-
ered impossible, and Daniel Shechtman had to fight a fierce battle against established science. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2011 has fundamentally altered how chemists conceive of solid matter,” said the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences news release.
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Former CEO Steve Jobs dies at age 56 By Jordan Robertson The Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. — Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, has died. He was 56. Apple announced his death without giving a specific cause. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” the company said in a brief statement. “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve” Jobs had battled cancer in 2004 and underwent a liver transplant in 2009 after taking a leave of absence for unspecified health problems. He took another leave of absence in January — his third since his health problems began — before resigning as CEO six weeks ago. Jobs became Apple’s chairman and handed the CEO job over to his hand-picked successor, Tim Cook. The news Apple fans and shareholders had been dreading came the day after Apple unveiled its latest version of the iPhone, just one in a procession of devices that shaped technology and society while Jobs was running the company. Jobs started Apple with a high school friend in a Silicon Valley garage in 1976, was forced out a decade later and returned in 1997 to rescue the company. During his second stint, it grew into the most valuable technology company in the world with a market value of $351 billion. He helped change computers from a geeky obsession to a necessity.
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Photo: Huiling Wu/Iowa State Daily Neil Hewitt, senior in liberal studies, is a country singer from Nevada, Iowa. Hewitt released his first single,” The Request,” when he was 21 and will continue singing after graduating in December. He is signed to ATP Records.
Student signs record deal Hewitt has contract with ATP Records
By Maia.Zewert @iowastatedaily.com While most students spent their summers out by the pool or hanging out with friends, Neil Hewitt was playing shows at county fairs and writing new songs. A fifth-year senior at Iowa State, Hewitt plans to graduate this December with a degree in liberal studies. However, his diploma might only be a back-up plan to his country music career, seeing
Neil Hewitt’s concert When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. What: Free concert for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Week Where: Central Campus
as Hewitt currently has a recording contract with ATP Records, an independently owned record company in Nashville, Tenn. “I feel pretty good about where we’ve come,” Hewitt said.
This was worth the last 10 years.” Eric Gabrielson Music has been a part of Hewitt’s life for a long time. His stepfather, Eric Gabrielson, remembers back when Hewitt came back from a summer camp inspired by some counselors who played guitar and sang. It wasn’t long before Hewitt was taking guitar and music lessons himself. In junior high and high school, things slowly began to take off as Hewitt began to play in talent shows
at his school and other venues. “While other kids were at football games, Neil was playing shows,” Gabrielson said. Not long after high school, a talent scout approached Hewitt. He was signed to ATP Records, and produced his first CD entitled “Roll the Dice” in 2009. Hewitt also has spent time touring around the Midwest performing his music. Each year on the road has brought not only more shows, but also bigger shows. Last year, Hewitt preformed at the Iowa State Fair. This past May, Hewitt spent
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Officials prepare for new dean search By Tommie.Clark @iowastatedaily.com Although many ISU students have never encountered or even heard of the Dean of Student Affairs, this important position is currently vacant and will soon be filled by a new dean. How does this pertain to students? This position dictates everything having to do with ISU students. “The dean’s responsibilities include not only supervision and vision-setting, but sitting on a variety of committees and being a visible supporter of and advocate for students on campus,” said Michelle Boettcher, assistant dean and director of Judicial Affairs. “Attendance at student events and engagement with student leaders is essential to the success of any Dean of Students. The dean works with student organizations and individual students to
insure the lines of communication are open between students and administration and that the student voice is represented and heard.” The position handles everything from student issues, like needing help dealing with a grade Boettcher appeal to what you’re involved in such as Greek Affairs; the Margaret Sloss Women’s Center; Student Legal Services; special populations like those that require special needs; international students; and recreational services. The Dean of Student Affairs is the one responsible for it all. “Essentially, the Dean of Students Office helps facilitate out-of-class learning and development of students as well as partnering with academics to
provide support for students,” Boettcher said. “The dean specifically is responsible for oversight of each of these areas. He or she provides vision and guidance to each unit and facilitates collaboration with these areas across the university.” Dione Somerville was the past position holder and left the position after being selected as vice president of Student Affairs at Bloomsburg University. She left Iowa State on June 30, and since then different faculty have temporarily taken over her position. From July 1 to Oct. 1, Thomas Hill served as interim dean of Student Affairs. Beginning Oct. 1, James Dorset stepped in to replace Hill as interim dean. The plan is to pull together a search committee late this fall and have them look at the job de-
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