Caltech in the News for the week of December 26, 2011
Caltech In the News is our weekly review of Caltech faculty, staff and students who have appeared in the news media this past week. This is but a sampling of our coverage. Please note that some links may expire after some time.
President Chameau discusses science serving society
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeanlou-chameau/science-serving-society_b_1184112.html
Huffington Post, January 5
President Jean-Lou Chameau provides the inaugural commentary on "Science Serving Society" in the new online science column launched by the Huffington Post.
Intriguing lakes, storms, and methane clouds on Titan explained by new computer model
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45878257/ns/technology_and_science-space/#.TwXpt66YXgo
MSNBC, January 4
Tapio Schneider, environmental scientist and director of the Linde Center for Global Environmental Science, has developed computer models that provide a better understanding of the climate and atmosphere on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan.
Voyager goes where no man-made vehicle has gone before
http://blogs.voanews.com/science-world/2011/12/30/voyager-goes-where-no-human-made-vehicle-has-gone-before/
Voice of America: Science World, December 30
In this radio interview, project scientist Edward Stone discusses the Voyager program, the imminent approach of the spacecraft to the edge of our solar system, and the mission's legacy.
O'Rourke remembered
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_19631693
Pasadena Star-News, December 28
The life and indelible contributions of Robert (Bob) O'Rourke, former vice president of public relations at Caltech, were featured in numerous news stories.
