July 20, 2007
June & July
I've had a lot going on during these two months--and there was a problem with one of the security patches too. I'll try to highlight everything that has gone on, but I think it's best to continue as though I had been blogging. I was on three students' defenses: Sriram Mohan, Steve Bogaert, and Chris Mueller. All passed--Sriram and Steve are going to teaching universities and Chris is starting a company.
Jim Shea, Director of the the Professional Development Programs, shared with my some of the comments form my session:
I received promotion and tenure and received the Trustee's teaching award. I am now also the Associate Director of Bioinformatics for Informatics (lots of Directors)
I've been moved back to the Informatics Building in my previous office--I have mixed feelings because all my colleagues are in Eigenmann.
We successfully hired Yuzhen Ye--a wonderfully gifted scientist!
I was invited to teach at IU's Mini-University--this is a weeklong event that alumni can retake special classes. 
Jim Shea, Director of the the Professional Development Programs, shared with my some of the comments form my session:
- IU, do not let him get away
- I almost dreaded coming into the session...what a pleasure surprise (the alum consequently told me she was apprehensive because of my name and my junior standing--but was so glad she took a chance)
- There were a lot of good sessions at this time, but I'm glad I picked this one
- The world is fundamentally different that it was an hour ago (That was a significant comment and outcome [Jim's comment])
Jim wrote to me that it was safe to say I wowed 'em and that I'd definitely be invited back to Mini! What a wonderful experience indeed. - (edited July 21, 2007, 12:39 AM)