U.Va. President John T. Casteen III was awarded the Architecture Medal for Virginia Service on Nov. 16 in recognition of his endless contributions to the architecture of the University. The Virginia Society of American Institute of Architects’ most prestigious award honors an individual or an organization who has inspired, influenced or complemented the architecture professor in Virginia. Casteen’s accomplishments as president include the establishment of the Architect of the University and the creation of a master plan outlining extensive new projects while preserving historic structures. Full story.

Fate would have it that physicist Joe Poon (left) and materials scientist Gary Shiflet (center) cross paths. Nineteen years after their first meeting, the positive chemistry between the two scientists remains strong, and the collaboration they formed so long ago now includes other researchers in their areas, including Vijayabarathi Ponnambalam (right), a U.Va. materials physicist. Years of collaborative efforts by the research team have resulted in the discovery of a new material that could one day change the face of the steel industry. Full story.

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