Erle Ellis, Geography and Environmental Systems, Letter Published in New Yorker Magazine
Erle Ellis, assistant professor in geography and environmental systems, had the lead Letter to the Editor in the June 13 and 20 issues of New Yorker. (Only three letters were published, all dealing with a three-part series on climate change.)

Ann Spence, Mechanical Engineering, Delivers STEM Coalition TestimonyAnn Spence, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and American Society of Mechanical Engineering member, testified before the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice and Commerce in early May. Her testimony centered on President Bush’s budget request for science, technology, engineering, and math initiatives. Her testimony can be found at http://www.asme.org/gric/ps/2005/05-08.pdf.

Renee van der Stelt, CAVC Projects Coordinator, Works Displayed at the Baltimore Museum of Art
The contemporary works of Renee van der Stelt, CAVC projects coordinator, can be seen at Artscape at the BMA Observation Deck through July 31. Renowned artist Gary Simmons selected the artists whose works examine the theme of vantage point.