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Grants give R.I. researchers competitive edge Panelists discuss merging
continued from page 1 “Because this is such a major
issue in the U.S. and internation-
regulations for mercury emissions,
which will force power plants to
science with writing
commercially relevant research, ally, if this company establishes adopt a technology to deal with By Esther Kim really done that.”
Smith said. Working together, its roots in Rhode Island … (it) their waste. Contributing Writer “I came into science completely
people can accomplish more than will create many jobs,” Sarin said. Franck is collaborating with by mistake,” said panelist Molly
they can individually, she said, and “The investment it will bring from Crisco, Blume and Simulia to cre- Three recent Brown alums shared Birnbaum ’05. An aspiring chef, she
often this multi-disciplinary ap- federal agencies and private in- ate a diagnostic tool for traumatic insights into the use of science in had her dream cut short when she
proach is required to solve com- vestors — all of that — will help brain injuries resulting from car writing at the Science Writers’ Panel was hit by a car while jogging and
plex problems. Rhode Island’s economy.” crashes, explosions or athletics. last night. From one panelist’s search lost her sense of smell.
The purpose of these grants is As a graduate student, Sarin Crisco collects force impact for her own identity to another’s Birnbaum said the accompany-
to make Rhode Island research- worked with Professor of Engi- data from sensors in the helmets experience giving a voice to unheard ing loss of taste made her “realize
ers more competitive for fund- neering Robert Hurt to develop of NCAA football players. With stories, the speakers’ stories elabo- the power of the sense of smell” in
ing from the federal government, an absorbent that cleans up mer- this data, Bloom and Simulia sim- rated on the theme of the panel — numerous aspects of her life, and
private foundations and venture cury. Sarin knew that selenium, ulate how different forces affect “When Science is Personal.” she wrote a book, “Season to Taste:
capitalists. Since the council’s for- an essential element involved in the brain. From there, Franck’s The event, hosted by the English How I Lost My Sense of Smell and
mation in 2007, researchers have immune function, detoxifies mer- lab extrapolates how individual department’s Nonfiction Writing Found My Way,” on the science of
brought $9.6 million back into the cury in the body. They wondered cells will be impacted by the force. Program, attracted students from olfaction.
state in the form of grants. if selenium could perform this Brain injury starts at the single both the arts and the sciences and There are many positives to being
In this round of awards, Pro- function outside of the body in cell level, but there are currently illustrated that science and writing a science reporter without a science
fessor of Medical Science Kim the environment. After many tri- no medical tools to detect initial are “more intertwined than people background, Birnbaum said. Among
Boekelheide, who works with the als, they found a special form of damage, Franck said. realize,” said Katie Silverstein ’11, these are “a fresh take, ability to ask
firm CytoSolve, received $199,997 selenium that has a great capacity The diagnostic tool the team an editor of the science magazine surprising questions (and) ability to
to study diabetic ulcers. Assistant to absorb mercury. hopes to develop would simulate Catalyst. communicate a sense of wonder,”
Professor of Engineering Chris- Though mercury emissions collisions, calculate the forces act- The panel was meant to impart she said.
tian Franck, Associate Professor have dramatic environmental and ing on the brain, determine the the audience with “an understanding Casey Schwartz ’04 emphasized
of Engineering Janet Blume and health effects, no strict regulations likelihood of injury and recom- of the power of writing and what the need to “have a voice” and
Professor of Orthopedics Joseph currently exist to limit emissions, mend treatments. Athletic train- you can do with words,” said Carol “maintain a point of perspective of
Crisco received $194,809 to re- Sarin said. The EPA estimates more ers, medical examiners and doc- DeBoer-Langworthy, visiting lectur- why the reader should care” when
search traumatic brain injury and than 300,000 newborns are at risk tors would be able to use this tool. er in English and host of the event. writing science articles that would
develop diagnostics with Simulia of impaired neural development Down the road, Franck said he All three panelists were non- otherwise seem irrelevant to a gen-
software company. And Assistant due to mercury exposure. Mercury hopes the brain models will result science concentrators and went on eral audience.
Professor of Computer Science is also linked to cardiovascular in improved helmet designs. to pursue award-winning careers in Rachel Aviv ’04, who was a 2009-
Rodrigo Fonseca, working with and reproductive problems. These basic research projects science writing. 10 Rosalynn Carter fellow for mental
Tracelytics Inc., was awarded Rhode Island has few power have exciting, immediate, ben- A primary objective of the panel health journalism and has received
$147,893 to develop tools to mea- plants emitting mercury, but the eficial applications, Sarin said. was “to inspire students to think other recognitions, said she is drawn
sure web applications. element travels in the air so every- “Banyan is a great opportunity for about the uses of writing in their to writing about people “whose vi-
Mercury-absorbent technology one is affected, Sarin said. “Mer- Brown to do awesome research professions,” DeBoer-Langworthy sion of the world often does not get
has huge economic potential, Sarin cury is not fair in its philosophy of and have a major, positive impact said. “Tonight’s event focuses on sci- articulated” and hopes to “narrow
said, helping him land $200,000 who it impacts,” he said. Currently, on the environment and health of ence. It is one of the first times the the breach from one mind to an-
from STAC. the EPA is working on creating people,” he said. Nonfiction Writing Program has other” through her journalism.
W. lax wins University Dot Comic | Eshan Mitra and Brendan Hainline
season responds to
opener e-mail scam
continued from page 8 continued from page 3
in the coming games. said. “People are getting more savvy
“I think we can do better at keep- about what a phishing scam is.”
ing the intensity at a high level for the “I receive (spam messages) fre-
whole entire game,” Waterman said. quently, and I ignore them,” said
“I think we are looking to stay Alexander Zaslavsky, professor of
sharp defensively for 60 minutes,” engineering.
McDonald added. “I think we could CIS advised immediate pass-
have kept our focus a little sharper word changes to those who sent out
at the end.” their information in response to the
Bruno will play Boston University phishing scam, though Sherry said
in their home opener Tuesday at the he was not aware of anyone who
Berylson Family Fields at 4 p.m. had done so.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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