 Freshman Michael Fine and senior Karen Yaloz, both from the Performing Arts Department in Arts and Sciences, demonstrate a traditional Viennese waltz at the Department of Music's Viennese Ball, held Saturday, Feb. 6, in Holmes Lounge. The ball, presented by the Friends of Music Society, was officially opened by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, followed by greetings from the Honorable Christian Krepela, Austrian Consul General and guest of honor. In grand Viennese tradition, bouquets for all ladies attending were provided by Vienna Mayor Michael Häupl. |
Thinking on their feetUniversity researchers devise breakthrough robotics algorithmBy Tony FitzpatrickRobots, unlike stand-up comics, are not adept at thinking on their feet. A robot on the factory floor is stuck with its plan amidst a changing landscape and will keep spot welding on a non-existent automobile frame, for instance, because of a delay on the assembly line. Now, an engineer at Washington University and two of his former graduate students have stated a theory and devised an algorithm that will make robots deft and nimble. They have demonstrated their theory and algorithm with robots in a University laboratory. T.J. Tarn, Ph.D., professor of systems science and mathematics; Mumin Song, Ph.D., technical specialist with Ford Motor Co.; and Ning Xi, Ph.D., assistant professor of electrical engineering at Michigan State University, are the first to develop a theory that integrates low-level data sensing with high-level planning and decision-making processes. |
Program cuts blacks' smoking ratesNeighborhood-based campaign yields striking resultsBy Jim DrydenAlthough smoking has declined steadily since the 1964 publication of the Surgeon General's first report on the dangers of cigarettes, rates remain high in some groups. |
 Ushering in the Year of the Rabbit, members of the Chinese Student Association perform the "Stick-and-Handkerchief Dance" at the group's Chinese New Year Festival variety show "A View to the Past" Saturday, Feb. 6, in Graham Chapel. The dance goes back to the Tang Dynasty, when an emperor dreamed that he was in heaven and saw a group of fairies dancing. The show capped a weeklong celebration. |
Physician seeks disclosure of managed-care incentivesBy Linda SageWhat if your lawyer got paid more if you received a smaller settlement? Or your mechanic reaped a bonus for withholding service on your car? |
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