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Contents F e at u r e s 2 Blended Passions Alumna combines Hokie Spirit with service to the College of Science 6 The Campaign Solving real-world problems NOW! 11 Hunting Neutrinos Virginia Tech Scientists Help Clarify the Mystery of Sterile Neutrinos Ot h e r st o r i e s 9 Smart Thin-Film Membranes 13 New Faces 14 News 12 Hochella Named Distinguished Professor College of Science Virginia Tech Mail Code 0405 Blacksburg, VA 24061 540/231-5422 [email protected] www.cos.vt.edu Managing Editor/Writer Catherine Doss Contributing Writers Susan Trulove, Alexandria Marder Copy Editor Richard Lovegrove Photographers T. Corvin, Rick Griffiths, Michael Kiernan, John McCormick, Bob Veltri Designer Nathan Skreslet College of Science Magazine Fall 2007 On the cover College of Science alumna and supporter Mary Nolen Blackwood. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity.