Arthur Bergles, Clark and Crossan Professor of Engineering, Emeritus, received the 2002 International SFT Award from the French Thermal Society, "for his contribution to both thermal sciences and international cooperation." The award, given at the International Heat Transfer Conference in Grenoble, France, was the only one for North America. 10/21/02

Robert Doremus, the New York State Science and Technology Foundation Professor of Glass and Ceramics Science at Rensselaer, received the George Morey Award of the American Ceramic Society, Glass Division, at its annual meeting Oct. 14-16. Doremus gave a lecture on "Viscosity of Silicate Glasses" that was attended by approximately 150 people. 10/21/02

Heidi J.C. Ellis, clinical associate professor at Rensselaer at Hartford, received the 2002 Woman in Motion Award from the Arthritis Foundation, Southern New England Chapter, during its 2002 Crystal Ball - A Salute to Women in Motion. Connecticut Lieutenant Governor M. Jodi Rell presented the award to Ellis. 10/21/02

Emily Bologna, assistant director of residence life, was recently appointed to Paper Clip Communication's Resident Assistant Manager Advisory Board. Paper Clip Communication writes about housing and residence life issues in higher education. Bologna, who has been at Rensselaer since July 2001, earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Alfred University. She is an active member of the College Student Personnel Association and the Hudson Mohawk Association of Colleges and Universities. 10/14/02