The Bioengineering program is still in the planning stage. Searches are under way for additional faculty in the Departments of Biology and of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics. Preliminary work is being done towards establishing a formal graduate program in developmental biology. Two senior faculty members are being recruited, with two more to be added as funding allows. The Center has established a very strong seminar series that typically attracts about 70 participants from a number of departments and colleges.
Searches are underway for two new faculty, one in Biology and one in Psychology.
Funds were allocated for graduate student support in the NACS graduate program, leading to the enrollment of some exceptional students. Funds were allocated to the Center for Neurosciences for seed grants, resulting in a significant increase in grant applications. An addition to the Agriculture and Life Sciences Surge Building was completed and a new 600MHz NMR machine installed. Two faculty hires were authorized. Discussions with Physics and Chemistry about joint hires are in progress.