( Stevens Institute of Technology ) The NSF awarded Dr. Yong Shi a grant for his project "MEMS Umbrella-Shaped Actuator with Active Structure for Medical Applications." The grant was approved on scientific/technical merit for three years and will total

John Murphy, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, will serve the institution in two roles beginning Sept. 1.

FITCHBURG -- A summer institute at Fitchburg State College will focus on the inner workings and political dynamics of government decision-making that affects us locally, regionally, nationally and globally.

Matthew Landrus of Providence has been appointed as professor of art history and chairman of the liberal arts for the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts.

Last free show set AUBURN— Trust About Daisies will perform a free concert at noon, Aug. 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Riverwatch. The Portland quintet features four-part vocal harmony, and draws inspiration from a range of stylistic traditions, i