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McKelvey Engineering News November 2019
James M. McKelvey Sr., longtime dean, 94
James M. McKelvey Sr., dean emeritus of the School of Engineering, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. He was 94. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 8 at Graham Chapel.
When Wi-Fi is weak, send noise instead
Recognizing wireless noise can be key to sending information, researchers find.
Big data analysis leads to discovery of new class of RNA
Weixiong Zhang and members of his lab have found a missing piece in the study of circular RNA.
New model of irregular heartbeat could boost drug efficacy
Jon Silva and his team used a computational model to determine a way for a drug for irregular heartbeats to work more effectively.
IN THE MEDIA
Climate change will lead to more wildfires nationwide as hotter temperatures dry out plants, making them easier to ignite.
In the media: A Forecast for a Warming World: Learn to Live With Fire
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New student cohort welcomed to campus New student cohort welcomed to campus
Alum Pandey joins Harvard team to study summer storms' impact on atmosphere Alum Pandey joins Harvard team to study summer storms' impact on atmosphere
BME doctoral student wins prestigious paper award BME doctoral student wins prestigious paper award
Nanoparticles, pH play roles in clearing water of pollutants Nanoparticles, pH play roles in clearing water of pollutants
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Event Highlight
Professorship Installation: Bruno Sinopoli

Join us for the installation of Bruno Sinopoli as the Das Family Distinguished Professor. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 5:30 p.m. Reception,Whitaker Hall, Atrium 6 p.m. Installation Ceremony, Whitaker Hall Auditorium.


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