Biology Professors Emeriti Twitty Styles and George Smith were honored last week at College Park Hall for their role in helping to found the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at Union in 1985. The New York state program helps prepare economically disadvantaged students in grades 7–12 for entry into postsecondary degree programs in scientific, technical and health professions.
James Hedrick, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, was recognized for 10 years of service to STEP.
Thomas P. Boland Jr., Catholic chaplain and adjunct professor of Religious Studies, has been selected to attend a National Endowment for the Humanities summer study seminar, called “Religious Diversity and the Common Good.” The six-week program will be held at the Boisi Center for Religious and American Public Life at Boston College.
Mechanical Engineering Professors Frank Wicks and Richard Wilk have been awarded $10,000 from National Grid for research related to more efficient use of oil and the reduction of CO2 emissions that may be linked to global warming. The funding will support the ongoing development of Union’s 100 mpg Challenge Vehicle and for solar energy-related projects.
Mechanical Engineering Professor Richard Wilk received a research grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, totaling $80,000, for his project, “Development of a High Performance, Optically Enhanced Solar Thermal Collector System to Power a Trochoidal Gear Engine/Generator.”