Elaine Sanders has accepted a position as Professional Enrichment Staff Assistant in the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence effective April 1, 2005. In addition to her role as personal assistant to Dr. Todd, Ms. Sanders' contributions to the ESM department include strategic planning and development. We wish Ms. Sanders the best in her new role.

Akhlesh Lakhtakia, University Distinguished Professor, has been awarded the Penn State Engineering Society's Outstanding Advisor Award for 2005. Presentation of the award, and other PSES awards, will be made on March 18, at 1:00 p.m. in the Kunkle Lounge (Hammond Building).