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Yale: 'Check Your Ingredients' - Blueprint for Using Fermi's 'Golden Rule'
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 10 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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'Check your ingredients': A new blueprint for using Fermi's 'Golden Rule'
Fermi's "Golden Rule" is a formula that connects theoretical quantum mechanics and what scientists observe in experiments, yet it is often misapplied. A new study by Yale physicists put this foundational formula through its paces.
By Jim Shelton
Underpinning much of modern technology, from smartphones to scanning tunneling microscopes to particle colliders, there is Fermi's Golden Rule.
Named for 20th century Italian-American
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NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 10 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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'Check your ingredients': A new blueprint for using Fermi's 'Golden Rule'
Fermi's "Golden Rule" is a formula that connects theoretical quantum mechanics and what scientists observe in experiments, yet it is often misapplied. A new study by Yale physicists put this foundational formula through its paces.
By Jim Shelton
Underpinning much of modern technology, from smartphones to scanning tunneling microscopes to particle colliders, there is Fermi's Golden Rule.
Named for 20th century Italian-Americanphysicist Enrico Fermi (but actually discovered by British physicist Paul Dirac), the rule is a formula that connects what can be measured in an experiment -- such as how fast atoms "jump" between energy states -- to the microscopic properties of a quantum mechanical system. The formula is taught in every undergraduate quantum physics class.
Yet scientists sometimes misapply it. They either misjudge the conditions under which the formula works, or they miss the "window" for its use.
A "user manual" for Fermi's Golden Rule would be a boon to researchers, says Yale physicist Nir Navon -- and now he and his lab partners have provided one.
"We put one of the most famous formulas in all of quantum mechanics to the test, and found where it works and where it fails, including ways that many physicists weren't fully aware of," said Navon, an associate professor of physics in Yale's Faculty of Arts and Sciences and senior author of a new study in the journal Nature Physics. "We're telling everyone who uses it to take a breath first and check their ingredients."
It was by chance that Navon and his team even came across their blueprint for Fermi's Golden Rule.
As part of earlier research with quasiparticles -- emergent quantum objects that many scientists use as proxies to understand interacting quantum systems -- Navon and his colleagues used precise radio frequency control to change the spin state of atoms cooled to nanokelvin temperatures, billionths of a degree above absolute zero.
Their control over the atoms was so precise they could see exactly when the Golden Rule governing the rate of energy transitions was in play.
"We realized we could see the full picture -- before, during, and after the Golden Rule applies," Navon said. "It was really beautiful. We opened a door we weren't expecting."
Based on their observations, the researchers highlighted two areas where scientists tend to misapply the formula. First, the perturbation that drives the quantum transition must be weak. Second, the formula is only valid within a specific window of observation time.
Neither condition is as simple as it sounds. What counts as "weak" is not always obvious -- it depends on the intrinsic energy scales of the system being probed, which are not always known in advance. The time window is equally subtle; it opens only after the system has had a chance to respond to the perturbation and closes before the initial state has been modified too much.
And, crucially, the width of the window is itself determined by the very properties of the system under study.
For well-understood systems -- an isolated atom in an electromagnetic field, for instance -- physicists can work out both conditions with precision. But for assemblies of strongly interacting particles -- like the ultracold quantum gases Navon's team works with -- the calculation is intractable, even with supercomputers.
The result is a circular problem: the Golden Rule is needed to interpret the experimental data, but knowing where the Golden Rule applies requires information that only those experiments can provide.
Navon noted that having more guidance for using the formula will become even more important as the pace of research into quantum mechanics continues to accelerate. Fields as varied as chemistry, materials science, semiconductor engineering, and quantum computing all make use of the Golden Rule.
"In a sense, we are raising awareness," Navon said. "While this formula is golden, its assumptions should never be taken for granted."
The study's experimental effort was led by Jianyi Chen, a student in physics in Yale's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, with significant contributions from Songtao Huang, another physics student in GSAS. Co-authors are YGSAS students Alan Tsidilkovski and Gabriel Assumpcao, former Yale students Yunpeng Ji and Grant Schumacher, and Alexander Schuckert of the University of Maryland.
Funding for the research came from the National Science Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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Original text here: https://news.yale.edu/2026/07/09/check-your-ingredients-new-blueprint-using-fermis-golden-rule
Virginia Tech: Pinar Acar Named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Pinar Acar named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow
Acar is an expert in materials and AI-enabled design.
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Pinar Acar, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and reward mid-career faculty who have shown exceptional merit
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BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Pinar Acar named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow
Acar is an expert in materials and AI-enabled design.
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Pinar Acar, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering endowment was established to acknowledge and reward mid-career faculty who have shown exceptional meritin research, teaching, or service. Jones '67 earned his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. He is a retired executive of American Electric Power and remains an active consultant to the power industry. He has been a member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Advisory Board since 1998.
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 2018, Acar is an internationally recognized leader in multiscale materials modeling, uncertainty quantification, and artificial intelligence-enabled materials design. Her work addresses foundational challenges in materials behavior and manufacturing under uncertainty, advancing knowledge critical to aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and defense applications.
Acar's research program is supported by significant external funding, including a National Science Foundation Career Award, an Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program Award, as well as multi-million-dollar collaborative research initiatives.
Acar has graduated doctoral students, currently mentors a vibrant research group, and has developed new courses that expand the department's offerings in optimization and data-driven materials modeling. Her mentorship has contributed to the preparation of the next generation of engineers and scholars in advanced manufacturing and materials design.
Acar received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey and her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.
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Original text here: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/07/eng-me-acar-john-jones-fellow.html
University of Maryland Baltimore: $6 Million State Grants to Bolster Maryland's Nursing Workforce
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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$6 Million State Grants to Bolster Maryland's Nursing Workforce
Mary Therese Phelan
Six University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) faculty members have been awarded Nurse Support Program (NSP) II grants totaling more than $6.03 million to strengthen nursing education and workforce development across Maryland. The grants support initiatives focused on faculty preparation, leadership development, student enrollment, clinical education, workforce infrastructure, and doctoral education.
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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$6 Million State Grants to Bolster Maryland's Nursing Workforce
Mary Therese Phelan
Six University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) faculty members have been awarded Nurse Support Program (NSP) II grants totaling more than $6.03 million to strengthen nursing education and workforce development across Maryland. The grants support initiatives focused on faculty preparation, leadership development, student enrollment, clinical education, workforce infrastructure, and doctoral education.
Fundedthrough the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission and administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, NSP II grants support statewide efforts to increase nursing capacity by expanding the number of nurses prepared for faculty roles and strengthening nursing education programs.
The NSP II grants awarded to UMSON beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 include:
* Susan L. Bindon, DNP '11, MS '96, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, FAAN, ANEF, professor, associate dean for faculty development, and director of both the Institute for Educators and the Teaching in Nursing and Health Professions Certificate - "Preparing Clinical Nurse Faculty Across Maryland Continuation Grant" ($894,124 over five years)
This project will expand UMSON's efforts to prepare clinical nursing faculty across Maryland through workshops, professional development, and certification support. The initiative is expected to prepare 525 additional clinical instructors and support national certification for eligible participants, ultimately benefiting thousands of nursing students statewide.
Clinical faculty play vital roles in students' real-world learning experiences, and hundreds are needed across Maryland's nursing programs. Unlike full-time faculty peers, adjunct clinical faculty may not be educated in how to teach.
* Lynn Marie Elizabeth Bullock, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, assistant professor and director of the Office of Professional Education - "Nurse Leadership Institute 3.0 Continuation Grant" ($1,756,581 over five years)
Building on the success of the Nurse Leadership Institute (NLI), which has trained more than 200 fellows and nearly 200 mentors, this statewide initiative will continue developing nurse leaders in academic and practice settings. The project will expand recruitment to non-acute care environments, strengthen mentor development, and increase statewide engagement through regional networking opportunities
Over the past five years, participation in NLI has been broad and inclusive, with fellows drawn from 30 academic institutions and 174 practice organizations across Maryland. The newly funded NLI will remain nurse led and practice and academia centric. It will also ensure representation across diverse practice environments and strengthen mentor development through structured training, resources, and evaluation. The grant will also support designing and implementing annual regional networking events in Eastern and Western Maryland and underserved communities to promote statewide engagement and equitable access.
* Lori Edwards, DrPH, BSN '80, RN, CNS-PCH, BC, FAAN, assistant professor and associate dean for the Master of Science in Nursing program - "Expansion of Enrollment Post-COVID Continuation" ($1,165,289 over five years)
This project seeks to address Maryland's nursing workforce shortage by expanding enrollment in entry-into-nursing programs while strengthening the clinical education infrastructure needed to support growth. Key strategies include targeted recruitment, student support services, and expansion of the Practicum-to-Practice Program mentorship model.
The initiative builds on UMSON's longstanding partnership with the University of Maryland Medical System and the success of the Academy of Clinical Education to increase the supply of practice-ready nurses statewide.
* Linda J. Hickman, PhD '98, MBA, RN, FACHE, assistant professor - "Supporting and Retaining Undergraduate Nursing Preceptors" ($1,100,329 over three years)
The project will strengthen undergraduate nursing preceptorship by redesigning UMSON's clinical practicum resources and establishing the Maryland Clinical Preceptor Academy. Working with six Maryland hospitals, the initiative aims to prepare and support more than 400 clinical preceptors while improving clinical education capacity and student readiness for licensure.
Clinical preceptorship is a critical part of undergraduate nursing education and workforce sustainability, yet staff nurse preceptors often report lack of preparation, limited support, and high workload, contributing to burnout and reduced clinical education capacity. The project proposes to strengthen undergraduate nursing preceptorship by linking two aims: to redesign UMSON's clinical practicum course, focusing on resources to support preceptors disseminated as a standardized model, and to establish the Maryland Clinical Preceptor Academy, combining accredited preceptor training, recognition, practical benefits, and rewards while promoting professional advancement and lifelong learning through statewide development models.
* Danielle McCamey, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FCCP, FADLN, assistant professor and associate dean for clinical partnerships and innovation - "Maryland Clinical Placements Collaborative Infrastructure Initiative" ($661,479 over three years)
This project will transform the Maryland-D.C. Clinical Placements Collaborative pilot into a formal statewide infrastructure. Through stronger education-practice partnerships, data-driven planning tools, and professional development opportunities, the initiative will improve access to clinical placements and support enrollment growth across Maryland nursing programs.
Maryland faces a critical nursing workforce shortage, with hospitals reporting RN vacancy rates as high as 25.4% and a projected need for 13,800 additional RNs by 2035. Although nursing programs have academic capacity to enroll more students, fragmented and competitive clinical placement processes constrain enrollment growth and workforce supply. The Maryland Clinical Placements Collaborative Infrastructure Initiative (MCPC) will establish statewide governance for education-practice partnerships; develop a data-driven dashboard to improve transparency, capacity planning, and equity; strengthen professional development for clinical placement professionals; and create a sustainability plan. MCPC will enable nursing programs to maximize utilization of clinical sites, expand enrollment capacity, and ensure equitable access to clinical training across program types and geographic regions.
* Eun-Shim Nahm, PhD '03, RN, FAAN, FGSA, professor, associate dean for the PhD Program, and co-director of the Real-World Data and Pragmatic Research Certificate - "Innovative Pathways Expanding MD PhD Workforce" ($456,915 over three years)
This project will address declining PhD enrollment and shortages of qualified nursing faculty by creating innovative educational pathways for future nurse scientists. The overarching aim is to implement innovative pathways to expand Maryland's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)-prepared nursing workforce. The project addresses two critical nursing challenges: declining enrollment in PhD programs and the rapidly increasing shortage of qualified nursing faculty. It also promotes the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)-to-PhD pathway to reduce time to degree completion.
Through this project, UMSON will establish and implement PhD research focus areas in education and clinical practice by integrating existing nursing education and the Real-World Data and Pragmatic Research certificate programs, enabling students to earn both the PhD and the certificate without increasing credit requirements. The project also aims to build a supply of PhD applicants to increase admissions to the BSN-to-PhD track through innovative recruitment and academic support strategies and to promote practice-to-PhD pathways through collaboration with hospital nurse leaders.
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Original text here: https://www.umaryland.edu/news/archived-news/july-2026/6-million-state-grants-to-bolster-marylands-nursing-workforce.php
Rutgers University Board of Governors Inducts 2026-2027 Members
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers University Board of Governors Inducts 2026-2027 Members
By Andrea Alexander
The Rutgers Board of Governors inducted Gary Chropuvka and Christiana "Chris" Foglio as the newest trustee members effective July 1.
Chropuvka is the outgoing vice-chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Joint Committee of Investments and a retired Goldman Sachs partner. Gary was a founding member of the Road to Wall Street initiative, a highly selective program for Rutgers students interested in pursuing front
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NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers University Board of Governors Inducts 2026-2027 Members
By Andrea Alexander
The Rutgers Board of Governors inducted Gary Chropuvka and Christiana "Chris" Foglio as the newest trustee members effective July 1.
Chropuvka is the outgoing vice-chairman of the Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Joint Committee of Investments and a retired Goldman Sachs partner. Gary was a founding member of the Road to Wall Street initiative, a highly selective program for Rutgers students interested in pursuing frontoffice careers in finance. He was appointed to a term expiring in 2031.
Foglio, founder and chief executive officer of Community Investment Strategies, Inc., which specializes in the management and construction of affordable housing for seniors and families, and past president of New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO), served seven years on the Board of Trustees. She was appointed to a term expiring in 2032.
Chropuvka, a graduate of Rutgers College, served on the Board of Trustees for nine years. He has a dedicated career of service to the university, opening up countless opportunities for students and serving on the Rutgers Business School advisory board for over 10 years. Gary also has several endowed scholarships for students and has served as vice-chairman of the Rutgers Board of Directors.
Five years ago, Chropuvka co-founded BaseABLE, a charity dedicated to providing athletes with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. BaseABLE works in partnership with the Special Olympics and USA Baseball.
Chropuvka also serves as chair of the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation. After retiring from Goldman Sachs, Chropuvka served as president of WorldQuant, overseeing a global team of 700 employees.
Foglio, a graduate of Douglass College and the Bloustein School's Master of City and Regional Planning program, was recently honored as a Loyal Daughter of Rutgers, the highest volunteer recognition from the Rutgers Alumni Association.
She has given her time and resources for the Douglass Residential College BOLD Center for Leadership, Career and Personal Development program, which has named a conference in her honor. She also continues to volunteer her time as an instructor in housing finance at the Bloustein School.
She has also supported the success of students at Rutgers by establishing the Chris R. Foglio Annual Graduate Fellowship in Planning for female graduate students enrolled in the Master of City and Regional Planning program. She has also served on the leadership council for the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Foglio played a significant role in the revitalization of New Brunswick during her time with DEVCO and is credited with creating the first downtown student housing development and other critical projects. She has also served in housing leadership and advising roles for governors Mikie Sherrill, Phil Murphy, Jim Florio, and Christine Todd Whitman.
Rutgers University is governed by the Board of Governors composed of 15 voting members vested generally with the government, control, conduct, management and administration of the university. Historically, the Board of Trustees was the governing body of the university from the time of its founding as Queen's College in 1766 until the university was reorganized under state law in 1956 - the board now acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Governors and is comprised of 41 voting members.
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Original text here: https://www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers-university-board-governors-inducts-2026-2027-members
Oklahoma State: Eddie Sutton Foundation and Marcus Smart YounGameChanger Foundation Partner to Serve Oklahoma Pediatric Cancer Patients
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Eddie Sutton Foundation and Marcus Smart YounGameChanger Foundation partner to serve Oklahoma pediatric cancer patients
The Eddie Sutton Foundation is partnering with a longtime friend to bring a spark of inspiration and fun to children with cancer in Tulsa.
The foundation is working with the Marcus Smart YounGameChanger Foundation to provide mobile gaming systems, called Smart Carts, directly to the bedside of pediatric oncology patients at Saint Francis Hospital and the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Eddie Sutton Foundation and Marcus Smart YounGameChanger Foundation partner to serve Oklahoma pediatric cancer patients
The Eddie Sutton Foundation is partnering with a longtime friend to bring a spark of inspiration and fun to children with cancer in Tulsa.
The foundation is working with the Marcus Smart YounGameChanger Foundation to provide mobile gaming systems, called Smart Carts, directly to the bedside of pediatric oncology patients at Saint Francis Hospital and the Pediatric Hematology/OncologyOutpatient Clinic.
"One of Coach Sutton's three pillars was defense, and Marcus Smart is certainly synonymous with that! Through this partnership, we will continue the full court press on pediatric cancer in Oklahoma and trust this Smart Cart to give these kids and their families a small distraction from the stresses of battling cancer," ESF Board Member Larry Reece said.
The Smart Carts are loaded with entertainment electronics and tablets on wheels that can be moved from room to room throughout the oncology wing of the hospital to delight and educate children admitted for treatment and help keep them connected with the outside world. The carts are brightly decorated and specially designed with images of Marcus Smart in action on the court. Typically, child life specialists in the oncology department use the carts to entertain young patients and help them better understand the kind of treatment they will be receiving.
"Former Oklahoma State University basketball star Marcus Smart, now an NBA standout with the Houston Rockets, is a longtime friend of the Eddie Sutton Foundation, making this opportunity to work together to help the children very special," YGC Director Bill Wilk said. "Our two foundations intersect directly in the lives of Oklahoma children and their families battling cancer. We hope this is the beginning of a long partnership."
Smart, who played at OSU from 2012-14, won the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022, only the second point guard to ever earn that recognition.
"Eddie Sutton is a revered name in my world, even though I just missed the opportunity to play for him during my time at Oklahoma State University. I did get to play on his court, and now getting to work with his foundation to support Oklahoma children with cancer is a tremendous honor," Smart said. "When I was a child, my older brother battled leukemia, and I watched firsthand the long hours our family spent in the hospital with him, looking for any kind of diversion to take our minds off the weighty issues of cancer treatment. My foundation designed the Smart Cart for just that purpose."
Sutton served as coach of his alma mater from 1990 to 2006 and was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
The YounGameChanger Foundation's mission is to provide inspiration and life-changing experiences to pediatric cancer patients and their families through the innovation of the Smart Carts. The YounGameChanger Foundation also serves as a source of guidance, motivation, encouragement and empowerment for inner-city student athletes to be GameChangers on and off the court or field. Over 30 Marcus Smart Carts are impacting young cancer patients in 16 hospitals nationwide.
It is a natural fit for the Eddie Sutton Foundation to become the first in Oklahoma to provide a Smart Cart to an area hospital.
The Eddie Sutton Foundation is comprised of a group of dedicated individuals who volunteer their time and talent to raise funds for valuable research in the fight against cancer, host children at various OSU sporting events, and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families who are battling the disease. The board is committed to championing Sutton's three principles of Defense - Dedication - Discipline. Guided by these three principles, the Eddie Sutton Foundation oversees the Cowboys vs. Cancer Program, the OSU Cowboys vs. Cancer Cowboy Classic Golf Tournament, the annual Bash for Kids statewide who have battled or are battling cancer, and provides academic scholarships to those who have been affected by the disease.
For more information, go to www.marcussmart.org.
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Original text here: https://news.okstate.edu/articles/communications/2026/eddie-sutton-foundation-and-marcus-smart-youngamechanger-foundation
Hamm Institute for American Energy Adds Five Oklahoma State University Fellows
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Hamm Institute for American Energy adds five Oklahoma State University Fellows
The Hamm Institute for American Energy announced five new Oklahoma State University faculty members have been named Hamm Institute Fellows, joining 10 current Fellows and expanding the program to 15 researchers across the university.
The new Fellows are:
* Dr. Hasan Atiyeh, professor of biosystems and agricultural engineering
* Dr. Lixia Lambert, associate professor of agricultural economics
* Dr. Hunjoo Lee, assistant
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 10 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Hamm Institute for American Energy adds five Oklahoma State University Fellows
The Hamm Institute for American Energy announced five new Oklahoma State University faculty members have been named Hamm Institute Fellows, joining 10 current Fellows and expanding the program to 15 researchers across the university.
The new Fellows are:
* Dr. Hasan Atiyeh, professor of biosystems and agricultural engineering
* Dr. Lixia Lambert, associate professor of agricultural economics
* Dr. Hunjoo Lee, assistantprofessor of chemical engineering
* Dr. Hamid Nazaripouya, assistant professor and Distinguished Fellow of Electrical and Computer Engineering
* Dr. Khaled Sallam, associate professor and associate head in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
They join current Hamm Institute Fellows Dr. Clint Aichele, Dr. Prem Bikkina, Dr. Xiaofeng Chen, Muhammad Jujuly, Dr. James Payne, Andrew Ranson, Dr. John Schoeneman, Dr. Javier Vilcaez, Dr. Jimmie Weaver and Dr. Hitesh Vora.
Each fellow will receive research support from the Hamm Institute to advance work aligned with its mission of strengthening American energy security, supporting reliable and affordable energy, and preparing the workforce and infrastructure needed to meet growing demand.
Together, the 15-member fellows program brings expertise across engineering, economics, energy systems, advanced technologies, resource development and industrial processes to research practical solutions for Oklahoma, the United States and its allies. The program also creates opportunities for collaboration among university researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and students.
"Hamm Institute Fellows connect Oklahoma State's research capabilities with the real-world energy issues shaping American competitiveness and national security," said Katie Altshuler, deputy executive director of the Hamm Institute for American Energy. "These five new faculty members bring important expertise to the program and will deepen the Institute's ability to advance work that is relevant to industry and policymakers."
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Original text here: https://news.okstate.edu/articles/communications/2026/hamm-institute-adds-five-fellows
Elmhurst University: Shannon Dale '11 Is Named Alumni Board President
ELMHURST, Illinois, July 10 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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Shannon Dale '11 Is Named New Alumni Board President
Shannon Dale '11 has been elected the new president of the Elmhurst University Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Dale says she is excited to engage alumni from around the country and all over the world in reconnecting with their alma mater and "supporting the next generation of Bluejays." Dale officially began her term on July 1.
"I am proud to take on this new role, and excited to help increase the Board's impact," she says. "Elmhurst U. made a huge
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ELMHURST, Illinois, July 10 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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Shannon Dale '11 Is Named New Alumni Board President
Shannon Dale '11 has been elected the new president of the Elmhurst University Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Dale says she is excited to engage alumni from around the country and all over the world in reconnecting with their alma mater and "supporting the next generation of Bluejays." Dale officially began her term on July 1.
"I am proud to take on this new role, and excited to help increase the Board's impact," she says. "Elmhurst U. made a hugeimpact on my life, and I want to ensure that more students can have that same stellar experience."
As an Elmhurst student, Dale majored in English and French and played on the women's tennis team. She was also a member of the Women's Chorus, the Honors Program and several honor societies, and studied abroad in Oxford, England, and Montpellier, France.
The Alumni Board's immediate past president, Heather Forster Jensen '08, notes that she and Dale have been friends since 2007, when they were students living in Cureton Hall. More recently, Dale served on the Board as executive vice president to Jensen, who served five one-year terms as president (from 2021 to 2026).
"Kind, intelligent and relationship-oriented, Shannon is someone I have full confidence in as our next Alumni Board president," Jensen says, adding that she has been "beyond proud to serve as the face of the Alumni Association" and plans to continue to foster leadership growth among Board members.
A resident of Byron Center, Michigan, Dale is senior director of annual giving and digital strategy at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She first joined the Elmhurst University Alumni Board in 2020, when the expanded use of video conferencing during the pandemic gave her more opportunities to participate from wherever she was living. In addition to serving as vice president, Dale has chaired the Philanthropy Committee and also is an inaugural member of the Honors Program Alumni Council.
"The Board was so welcoming and made sure I could be involved from afar," she says. "It has been a wonderful experience."
She describes a number of ways in which alumni can make an impact, even from a distance, including serving on a committee, being a social media ambassador for Elmhurst initiatives, or reviewing nominations for the Senior of the Year Award.
As an annual donor who credits scholarship support with enabling her to study abroad as a student, Dale also hopes to promote the University's culture of giving as she engages with other alumni.
"By showing that I've been able to make a difference from Michigan, I hope it inspires others to take advantage of these opportunities to give back to our Bluejay community," she says.
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The Elmhurst University Alumni Board of Directors is a group of dedicated alumni volunteers who work closely with the University's Office of Institutional Advancement to represent the interests of alumni and promote engagement with the University. To learn more, visit the Alumni Board web page.
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Original text here: https://www.elmhurst.edu/news/shannon-dale-11-is-named-new-alumni-board-president/
