Congratulations to ESM doctoral student Yuebing Zheng for winning an American Academy of Mechanics (AAME) Founder's Prize (2007-2008). The Prize is offered by the Robert M. and Mary Haythornthwaite Foundation in recognition of the many contributions of AAME founder Robert Haythornthwaite.

The Prize for Mr. Zheng's award winning essay on Artificial Molecular Machines includes a check for $1,000 that will be presented during the AAME conference in New Orleans, June 19, 2008. A grant of up to $9,000 will also be made available for Mr. Zheng's use.

Mr. Zheng's research work is being conducted under the leadership of Tony Huang, Assistant Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics.

You may personally congratulate Mr. Zheng by writing to him at: yzz113@psu.edu.