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Janis Research Co-Founder and President Retires Wilmington, MA – January 19, 2009 – William “Bill” Shields, president of Janis Research announced his retirement, effective February 2, 2009. Shields co-founded Janis Research, a cryogenic equipment manufacturing company, in 1960. Since then, Shields has been a familiar face in the cryogenic industry. He was a long-time member of the Advisory Committee of the Corporate Associates of the American Institute of Physics. He has also been a member of the “CryoMafia” for over twenty years. Shields said, “I’ll miss the camaraderie of the cryogenic community; however, I intend to stay in touch.” Shields started Janis Research in 1960, working part-time building liquid helium transfer lines. Today, Janis Research is a leader in manufacturing cryogenic research equipment ranging from simple liquid helium storage dewars to sophisticated superconducting magnet and ultra low temperature systems. In addition, Janis Research’s cryogenic engineering capabilities extend into such diverse areas as UHV systems, micro-manipulated probe stations dilution refrigerators, and spectroscopy accessories.
177-year-old science charity The British Science Association, formerly the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science), has unveiled its new identity. The new look, launched at a VIP reception held at the House of Commons incorporates a new name and logo designed to engage with contemporary issues as well as a wider audience. Professor Patrick Dowling, Chair, said: “We are working to engage with and inspire a wider audience, particularly among younger people. Our vision today is a society in which people are able to access science, engage with it and feel a sense of ownership about its direction. Our programmes are all directed towards the achievement of that vision and to providing opportunities for all ages to discuss, investigate, explore and challenge science. Our new identity and logo design therefore are a reflection of that vision and purpose.” Roland Jackson, Chief Executive, added: “The world faces many challenges which are unique in our history. Not only will science and technology be central to the way in which we face these challenges but also the communication of the science involved, and the engagement of society with the issues and strategies proposed, will be crucial for effective action. The sole purpose of the British Science Association is public engagement with science and
engineering and it is important that the way we present ourselves reflects that role in an exciting and engaging way.”
News maker of the year 2008 Each year the journal Nature acknowledges a Newsmaker of the Year to celebrate the role that individuals have in science, and in particular in public discussion about science. The person who did more than any other to build the world’s newest and most powerful particle accelerator is named as Nature’s newsmaker of 2008. For almost 15 years, Lyn Evans has worked as the project manager of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), located at CERN, the European high-energy physics laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland. The LHC is a 3.8 billion Swiss franc (US$3.2 billion) machine that will accelerate protons to close to the speed of light and then collide them together in the hope of discovering new physics. The 27-kilometre machine was completed last year, and successfully circulated its first protons in September, but was sidelined by a major accident shortly afterwards. Evans has been there every step of the way — from its design, to negotiations with CERN’s 20 member nations, through to the collider’s eventual completion. He has seen the project through ups and downs, including the latest meltdown, which has left the machine incapacitated until later this summer. The retiring Welshman from Aberdare has been a steady guide for the LHC. His technical skill and political savvy have been vital to the collider’s completion. Nature is pleased to honour his achievement as the 2008 newsmaker of the year.
3rd Annual Scopus Young Indian Scientist Award Elsevier, recently announced the winners of the third annual Scopus Young Indian Scientist Award. Prof. J J Theo Groothuizen, S&T Counsellor, Embassy of Netherlands, presided over the award ceremony, held at Le Meridien in New Delhi. The award has been designed to recognize outstanding young scientists and researchers in India who have made significant contributions to providing new research insights in their areas of research. Analytical tools in Scopus, Elsevier’s abstract and citation database of peer reviewed literature were used in providing statistical data on applicants to the selection panel. Recipients received a certificate of recognition, a cash prize and a crystal trophy.
Please send details of new appointments, honors, and awards to [email protected]
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Vistec Lithography New York State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer, and Congressman Mike McNulty were joined by officials from Vistec Lithography Inc. (Vistec), the Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership (Partnership), the College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany, and the Watervliet Arsenal to officially open Vistec’s new global headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Watervliet. Combined with its world-class research and development center located at the UAlbany NanoCollege, Vistec becomes the first high-tech equipment supplier to move its entire operation to New York’s Capital Region.. Vistec is leasing approximately 30,000 square feet of space in the Arsenal’s Building, where it has transformed a former Arsenal machine shop into a leading-edge high-tech facility with cleanrooms, production space, and modern offices. Vistec, the Partnership and CNSE worked jointly with M+W Zander, a renowned global architecture, engineering and construction management firm with offices at the Arsenal, to renovate the space into cutting-edge facilities in support of Vistec’s next-generation electron-beam lithography technology.
Inaugural Olympus Early Career Scientist Microscopy Award Olympus has announced the two winners of the Olympus Early Career Scientist Microscopy Award. This award, launched at MICROSCIENCE 2008, was set up to offer early career life scientists the opportunity to acquire the longterm loan of an Olympus microscopy system, worth over £150,000. Due to the excellent response and high-quality of the entries, Olympus decided to award two prizes: a Scan^R screening station and a BX51WI upright microscope. The two winners were officially recognised at a celebratory lunch, held by Olympus in London.
Variable Shaped Beam lithography The Vistec SB250 Series is designed as a universal and cost-effective electronbeam lithography system for both direct write and mask making applications.
Janis Research Co-Founder and President Retires Wilmington, MA – January 19, 2009 – William “Bill” Shields, president of Janis Research announced his retirement, effective February 2, 2009. Shields co-founded Janis Research, a cryogenic equipment manufacturing company, in 1960. Since then, Shields has been a familiar face in the cryogenic industry. He was a long-time member of the Advisory Committee of the Corporate Associates of the American Institute of Physics. He has also been a member of the “CryoMafia” for over twenty years. Shields said, “I’ll miss the camaraderie of the cryogenic community; however, I intend to stay in touch.” Shields started Janis Research in 1960, working part-time building liquid helium transfer lines. Today, Janis Research is a leader in manufacturing cryogenic research equipment ranging from simple liquid helium storage dewars to sophisticated superconducting magnet and ultra low temperature systems. In addition, Janis Research’s cryogenic engineering capabilities extend into such diverse areas as UHV systems, micro-manipulated probe stations dilution refrigerators, and spectroscopy accessories.
177-year-old science charity The British Science Association, formerly the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science), has unveiled its new identity. The new look, launched at a VIP reception held at the House of Commons incorporates a new name and logo designed to engage with contemporary issues as well as a wider audience. Professor Patrick Dowling, Chair, said: “We are working to engage with and inspire a wider audience, particularly among younger people. Our vision today is a society in which people are able to access science, engage with it and feel a sense of ownership about its direction. Our programmes are all directed towards the achievement of that vision and to providing opportunities for all ages to discuss, investigate, explore and challenge science. Our new identity and logo design therefore are a reflection of that vision and purpose.” Roland Jackson, Chief Executive, added: “The world faces many challenges which are unique in our history. Not only will science and technology be central to the way in which we face these challenges but also the communication of the science involved, and the engagement of society with the issues and strategies proposed, will be crucial for effective action. The sole purpose of the British Science Association is public engagement with science and
engineering and it is important that the way we present ourselves reflects that role in an exciting and engaging way.”
News maker of the year 2008 Each year the journal Nature acknowledges a Newsmaker of the Year to celebrate the role that individuals have in science, and in particular in public discussion about science. The person who did more than any other to build the world’s newest and most powerful particle accelerator is named as Nature’s newsmaker of 2008. For almost 15 years, Lyn Evans has worked as the project manager of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), located at CERN, the European high-energy physics laboratory near Geneva, Switzerland. The LHC is a 3.8 billion Swiss franc (US$3.2 billion) machine that will accelerate protons to close to the speed of light and then collide them together in the hope of discovering new physics. The 27-kilometre machine was completed last year, and successfully circulated its first protons in September, but was sidelined by a major accident shortly afterwards. Evans has been there every step of the way — from its design, to negotiations with CERN’s 20 member nations, through to the collider’s eventual completion. He has seen the project through ups and downs, including the latest meltdown, which has left the machine incapacitated until later this summer. The retiring Welshman from Aberdare has been a steady guide for the LHC. His technical skill and political savvy have been vital to the collider’s completion. Nature is pleased to honour his achievement as the 2008 newsmaker of the year.
3rd Annual Scopus Young Indian Scientist Award Elsevier, recently announced the winners of the third annual Scopus Young Indian Scientist Award. Prof. J J Theo Groothuizen, S&T Counsellor, Embassy of Netherlands, presided over the award ceremony, held at Le Meridien in New Delhi. The award has been designed to recognize outstanding young scientists and researchers in India who have made significant contributions to providing new research insights in their areas of research. Analytical tools in Scopus, Elsevier’s abstract and citation database of peer reviewed literature were used in providing statistical data on applicants to the selection panel. Recipients received a certificate of recognition, a cash prize and a crystal trophy.
Please send details of new appointments, honors, and awards to [email protected]
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JAN-FEB 2009 | VOLUME 12 | NUMBER 1-2
Vistec Lithography New York State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer, and Congressman Mike McNulty were joined by officials from Vistec Lithography Inc. (Vistec), the Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership (Partnership), the College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany, and the Watervliet Arsenal to officially open Vistec’s new global headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Watervliet. Combined with its world-class research and development center located at the UAlbany NanoCollege, Vistec becomes the first high-tech equipment supplier to move its entire operation to New York’s Capital Region.. Vistec is leasing approximately 30,000 square feet of space in the Arsenal’s Building, where it has transformed a former Arsenal machine shop into a leading-edge high-tech facility with cleanrooms, production space, and modern offices. Vistec, the Partnership and CNSE worked jointly with M+W Zander, a renowned global architecture, engineering and construction management firm with offices at the Arsenal, to renovate the space into cutting-edge facilities in support of Vistec’s next-generation electron-beam lithography technology.
Inaugural Olympus Early Career Scientist Microscopy Award Olympus has announced the two winners of the Olympus Early Career Scientist Microscopy Award. This award, launched at MICROSCIENCE 2008, was set up to offer early career life scientists the opportunity to acquire the longterm loan of an Olympus microscopy system, worth over £150,000. Due to the excellent response and high-quality of the entries, Olympus decided to award two prizes: a Scan^R screening station and a BX51WI upright microscope. The two winners were officially recognised at a celebratory lunch, held by Olympus in London.
Variable Shaped Beam lithography The Vistec SB250 Series is designed as a universal and cost-effective electronbeam lithography system for both direct write and mask making applications.