Lincoln (Neb.) - Oct. 1, 1997 - Paul A. Johnsgard, Foundation Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has published his 35th book, the second edition of "Hummingbirds of North America."
Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, the book is the first to cover all of the 47 species of hummingbirds occurring in North America south to southern Mexico. It includes 24 color plates, with 16 by Lincoln artist James McClelland, plus eight new plates, including four by Mark Marcuson, also of Lincoln, and four by Sophie Webb, a California artist.
Three other books by Johnsgard are in production with Oxford University Press, the University of Oklahoma Press and the University of Texas Press. Two others are being prepared for anticipated publication with the University of Nebraska Press and Smithsonian Institution Press. Contact: Paul Johnsgard, Biological Sciences, (402) 472-2728 PILL-SOON SONG HONORED IN ITALY
Lincoln (Neb.) - Oct. 1, 1997 - Pill-Soon Song, Dow Chemical Professor of Chemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, received the European Society of Photobiology medal for 1997 at the society's biannual congress Sept. 11 at Stresa, Italy.
The medal, given every two years, recognizes Song's seminal research contributions toward understanding the molecular basis of the structure and function of photochrome, a molecular light switch in higher plants. The substance plays a significant role in initiating floral and developmental processes.
Song's contributions to the science of photobiology includes his role as editor-in-chief of the American Society for Photobiology's monthly journal, Photochemistry and Photobiology. He served as editor for nearly 20 years before he resigned in 1994. In 1996, he was elected to a four-year term as president of the International Union of Photobiology. Contact: Pill-Soon Song, Chemistry, (402) 472-2749 UNL'S MERCHANT RECEIVES JOHN WESLEY POWELL AWARD
Lincoln (Neb.) - Oct. 1, 1997 - Jim Merchant, associate professor in the Conservation and Survey Division in the Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has been given the John Wesley Powell Award by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The award is given annually to an educator who "shows unique leadership in expanding awareness of the the work of the U.S. Geological Survey. It was presented to Merchant at the EROS Data Center at Sioux Falls,S.D., Aug. 29. Contact: Jim Merchant, Conservation & Survey, (402) 472-7531 UNL CHEMIST RIEKE WINS REGIONAL HONOR
Lincoln (Neb.) - Sept. 25, 1997 - University of Nebraska-Lincoln chemistry Professor Reuben Rieke has won the 53rd Midwest Award from the St. Louis section of the American Chemical Society for his contributions to the field. He will receive the award at the society's regional meeting Oct. 30 at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
A Regents' Professor at UNL, Rieke is internationally renowned as a pioneer in developing highly reactive metals and new organometallic reagents. His work has led to extensions of known reactions and new synthetic methods.
Rieke founded Rieke Metals Inc. in 1991. The company specializes in active metals, novel organometallic reagents and complex fine organic chemicals. Contact: Reuben Rieke, Chemistry, (402) 472-3501 NARAYANAN ON NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Lincoln (Neb.) - Oct. 1, 1997 - Ram Narayanan, associate professor of electrical engineering at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, has been appointed to a National Research Council committee to help coordinate national and international activities relating to the allocation and assignment of radio frequencies.
Narayanan will serve until June 2000 on the committee on radio frequencies, which assists U.S. research efforts by coordinating radio frequency allocations and assignments for research everywhere from outer space to the ocean floor. He also will advise and assist national agencies such as the Department of State in representing U.S. interests at international conferences dealing with the use of radio frequency spectra. It also carries out studies on the use of the spectrum.
Narayanan is an expert on remote sensing, one of the
technologies that relies heavily on radio signals. His research
covers the microwave, millimeter-wave, near-infrared and mid-
infrared spectra. It has been applied in state-of-the-art
technology ranging from the discovery of buried land mines to
soil and crop monitoring from satellite imagery.
Contact: Ram Narayanan, Electrical Engineering, (402) 472-5141
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