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A Tau Chi Alpha Environmental Engineering Honor Society was recently established at Clarkson University, creating the third active chapter in the United States.

Two more Clarkson University honors students have been awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships, and one has received an honorable mention.

Nine Clarkson University students recently presented at the 39th annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference in Syracuse, N.Y.

A team of Clarkson faculty and student researchers is developing a cost-effective way to give a voice to the voiceless. The following local students have conducted research for the project:

The following local Clarkson University students recently presented research at the Eastern Psychological Association's annual meeting:

Twelve Clarkson University students on the Construction Engineering Management (CEM) SPEED (Student Projects for Engineering Experience & Design) team competed in the 23rd annual Student Competition for the Associated Schools of Construction Region 1 in Morristown, N.J. Two teams traveled to the competition -- one to compete in the commercial building competition, and the other to compete in the heavy civil competition. The following local students participated in the competition:

The following Clarkson University students completed internships last summer:

The following Clarkson University students completed co-ops during the fall semester:

The following Clarkson University students completed internships last summer:

Clarkson University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies students recently took part in the program's inaugural White Coat Ceremony. Seventeen physician assistant (PA) students were given the short white coat, which marks the student's transition from classroom studies to clinical studies, where they will begin to meet with patients. The Clarkson PA program is a 28-month course of study granting a master of science degree in physician assistant studies. The following local students received their white coats during the ceremony:

Clarkson University chemical engineering graduate student of , , , won the second place award in the student poster competition at the 22nd annual meeting of the North American Membrane Society (NAMS), held recently in New Orleans, La.

The Clarkson University Reh Center for Entrepreneurship chapter of Sigma Nu Tau (SNT) national entrepreneurship honor society was chartered and twelve members were inducted in late November. The following local students were inducted:

[A photograph for media use is available at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/photos/alcoa-fellows-2011.jpg .] The following students were selected by Clarkson University to participate in the 2011 Alcoa Fellows Program.

Local Clarkson University digital arts & sciences seniors will exhibit artwork on Friday, May 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the forum of Clarkson's new student center. The students are:

Clarkson University's digital arts & sciences seniors exhibited their artwork at the school's third annual Digital Arts & Sciences Senior Exhibition which featured a variety of digital artwork, including 3D digital animations and 3D digital product design. This commencement weekend event showcased the graduating students' thesis projects in a screening-style exhibition. The following students participated in the exhibition:

Local Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam students joined 850 students from across New York state in Albany in February. The students met with local legislators including State Senator Darrel (D -Cape Vincent) in the senate chamber. With the unpredictability of Albany these days, Senator Aubertine was called to session early and took the opportunity to meet with Clarkson's students in the Senate Chamber. There, the students were able to see the historic Chamber and have their photo taken with Senator Aubertine on the senate dais. The students on the trip were:

'Translation,' an exhibition by students from Clarkson University's Digital Arts and Sciences program, will be on display at First Crush Wine Bistro on Market Street in downtown Potsdam, N.Y., until December 31. All works on view were produced during the Algorithmic and Interactive Art class and 3D Digital Design class.

The recent Adirondack Youth Climate Summit at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, N.Y., provided an opportunity for four Clarkson University students to increase their awareness of climate change causes, solutions and implications, especially as it relates to the Clarkson campus. The summit drew high school and college students from around the region to discuss and plan ways to incorporate energy efficiency, recycling and local food resources into their lives and campuses. Attending the summit were:

The following Clarkson University students have artwork hanging in the Frederic Remington Art Museum's 2009 International Juried Art Exhibit in Ogdensburg, N.Y.:

Clarkson University McNair scholars recently had the opportunity to expand their boundaries beyond Clarkson's campus and enrich their research experiences through The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program The students were able to widen their networking experiences and enhance their graduate school preparation by working at a variety of research institutions across the eastern United States.

The Clarkson University Army ROTC running club journeyed to the nation's capital in October, for the third year in a row, to participate in the 25th anniversary Army 10-Miler. Two teams of cadets finished 16th and 22nd among 65 Army ROTC teams. Local members of the Clarkson Golden Knight team included: