Mr.
Natural
Ian McHarg was an environmentalist before it was fashionable. Now he’s
off to Tokyo to accept one of the world’s most prestigious prizes
for introducing environmental concerns to landscape architecture.
Vijay
Kumar, Ph.D., professor of mechanical engineering and director of
the General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception (GRASP) Laboratory,
has been named Deputy Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
As the first holder of the title, Kumar will oversee SEAS’ research
agenda, including the advancement of research throughout the school and
the pursuit of funding opportunities from both the nonprofit and corporate
sectors. As GRASP director, he leads an interdisciplinary research group
of faculty and students from computer and information science, electrical
engineering, mechanical engineering, psychology, radiology and neurology.
Evelyn
Wiener, M.D., has been named director of the Student Health Service.
In addition to running the University’s student clinic, Wiener is
responsible for developing preventive-care, diagnostic and therapeutic
programs, coordinating and participating in clinical research programs,
and advising University administrators on relevant medical matters. Wiener,
who joined the Student Health Service in 1987 and became associate director
in 1989, has served as interim director since the retirement of MarJeanne
Collins, M.D., in December 1999.
Vijay
Kumar, Ph.D., professor of mechanical engineering and director of
the General Robotics, Automation, Sensing and Perception (GRASP) Laboratory,
has been named Deputy Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
As the first holder of the title, Kumar will oversee SEAS’ research
agenda, including the advancement of research throughout the school and
the pursuit of funding opportunities from both the nonprofit and corporate
sectors. As GRASP director, he leads an interdisciplinary research group
of faculty and students from computer and information science, electrical
engineering, mechanical engineering, psychology, radiology and neurology.