Katherine Isbister
Katherine Isbister, research director of the new Game Innovation Lab, has been recognized by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation with its prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowship.
David Wong
David Wong, an associate dean of research and a professor in the Division of Oral Biology and Medicine at the UCLA School of Dentistry, was named the recipient of the 2010 George Bugliarello Prize. This is the second time the prize created in honor of Polytechnic Institute of NYU's late President Emeritus George Bugliarello has been awarded since its incipiency in 2007.
Elza Erkip Named Blavatnik Finalist
Elza Erkip, associate professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering was named a faculty finalist in the 2010 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists. The award recognizes highly innovative, impactful and interdisciplinary achievements in the life sciences, physical science and engineering. The designation includes $10,000 in unrestricted funds.
Myles Jackson Awarded Humboldt Fellowship
Myles W. Jackson, the Dibner Family Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, will study the application of mathematical models to skilled labor practices under an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship.