VT College of Science Magazine Annual 2013 | Page 2

Contents Science & F e at u r e s 2 COS Roundtable 7 Fralin researchers design blood thinner that unmasks cancer cells On the cover: The College of Science turns 10 8 The evolution of the College of Science 12 Top scientific breakthrough 14 Volcano research ADMINISTRATION 16 Advancing medical diagnosis 18 Red-cockaded woodpecker 20 Nanoscale to a bio-world 22 University scientific glass blower 24 LISA 26 Largest quasar outflow discovered 27 Science Fair Prep Program 28 Arlington’s $2M+ contract for medical smart phones 29 Virginia scientists of the year 32 Undergraduate spotlight 33 News and notes ADVANCEMENT Jenny Orzolek Director of Development Tim Howland Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Donna Wardell Director of Alumni Relations Rosaire Bushey Director of Communications DEPARTMENT HEADS 36 Homecoming www.science.vt.edu College of Science Administration (0405) Suite 4300 300 Turner Street NW Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 540-231-5422 [email protected] Lay Nam Chang Dean Tim Long Associate Dean for Research and International Outreach Gary L. Long Associate Dean for Curriculum and Instruction J.P. Morgan Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Strategic Initiatives Janet Sanders Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration Jerry Via Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Instruction Contributing Writers Lindsay Taylor Key, Ken Kingery Copy Editor Richard Lovegrove Photographers Rosaire Bushey, Rick Griffiths, Michael Kiernan, Amanda Loman, B. Lamont Lowery, Chase Martinez, John McCormick, Susan Steeves, Jim Stroup, Cameron Sumpter, Logan Wallace Graphic Designer Tiffany Pruden Graphic Design Intern Gretchen Lee ’13 Biochemistry Peter Kennelly Biological Sciences Brenda Winkel Chemistry Jim Tanko Economics Nic Tideman Geosciences Nancy Ross Mathematics Peter Haskell Physics Leo Piilonen Psychology Bob Stephens Statistics Eric Smith Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office of Equity and Access. Printed by University Printing Services VT/0713/30K/143072/SCI2012-0124/TP