November 14, 2002

• Nursing visionary
  Dean Afaf Meleis brings her international savvy to the School o fNursing at a time when nations across the globe are facing a critical shortage in nurses.

• Beyond the Big Bang
• Lessons on leadership from Mayor Giuliani
• A look at this winter's hot teams

• Research: Prices are fairer than you think—no, really
• Faculty Feature: Ben Franklin 101, a new twist on an old guy
• Staff Q&A: Tony Aiello is the latest in a long line of Philadelphians who've discovered a horticultural treasure trove in China.

• Ask Benny: Flexible work lets mom be with her son
• The moviegoers
• Careers and holiday help from free HR programs
• New building keeps horses in form
• Out and About: A spooky night at the Speakeasy
  

• Event Listings
• Editor's Pick: Hollywood, County Kerry
• People's Choice: Museum treasures

• News Briefs
• Bookquick from the University Press
• Quoted recently
• Awards & Honors
• Appointments
• At Work with...Margaret Mary Thomas and Barbara Woodford
• Campus Buzz

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Five Penn scientists—Elias Burstein, Helen Conrad Davies, Peter Dodson, Eli Glatstein and R. Scott Poethig—are among 291 newly named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which works to advance human well-being through projects in science policy, education and international cooperation. This honor recognizes their research contributions in optical physics, microbiology, vertebrate paleontology, radiation oncology and plant biology.

PoliticalCircus.com, a Web site focusing on Asian Pacific American politics and news, gave Pan-Asian American Community House Director Ajay T. Nair an honorable mention on its list of the 30 most influential Asian Pacific Americans under 30.