University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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and Fellows 11111•111 Q11 Professor Gerald Rubin, who joined the Department of Biochemistry in the fall of 1983, is the occupant of the prestigious John D. MacArthur Chair. At 33, he has already ac- quired an admirable reputation as a trailblazing scientist of unusual insight and productivity. Professor Rubin, who has conducted research in genetics, biochemistry, and molecular and cell biology, was the first to develop a technique whereby researchers may systematically transfer genes from the test tube to living fruit flies using recombinant DNA procedures. Vice Chancellor Roderick Park said of this outstanding scholar: Berkeley conducted a nationwide search which showed Dr. Rubin to be a top leader in biology research. His appointment is another major step in strengthening Berkeley ' s teaching and research in biology . As MacArthur Chair, Rubin is the reci- pient of a $1.2 million endowment. In recognition of their promising and exceptional talent, originality and self-direction, John D. MacArthur Fellowships were awarded to six members of the Berkeley faculty. Those Fellows are Professors Peter Brown of Classics (not pictured), John Holdren of Energy and Resources, Lawrence Levine of History, Richard Muller of Physics, and Julia Robinson and Richard Schoen, both of Mathematics. The John D. MacArthur Foundation will award between $24,000 and $60,000 per year for five years to each Fellow for support of their creative research and teaching. Faculty 31

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Achievements in Chemistry 1983-84 proved to be another outstanding year for Cal ' s top- ranked Department of Chemistry. Winning several awards and honors, the department showed that its superior reputation is well-deserved. Professor Peter Vollhardt received the Adolf Windaus Medallion, an international award given by the German Chemical Society. He was noted for outstanding achievement in steroid research, and especially for his synthesis of the female hormone estrogen. Professor Henry Schaefer was the recipient of the Leo Hendrick Baekeland Award from the American Chemical Society for creative achievement by a chemist below the age of 40. His work as a theoretical chemist involves problems in molecular quantum mechanics. Professor Yuan Lee was presented with the 1983 Harrison Howe Award by the American Chemical Society for his research in the area of molecular beam chemistry, and the influence his work has had on others in the field. Professor Lee emphasizes that the award is for the work of his research group also. 32 Faculty