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Kid-friendly camera designed at Columbia makes worldwide debut

Computer Science professor Shree Nayar invented "BigShot," a camera that elementary school students can assemble themselves.

Computer Science professor Shree Nayar invented "BigShot," a camera that elementary school students can assemble themselves.

Feniosky Peña-Mora named SEAS dean

Feniosky Peña-Mora, associate provost of the University of Illinois, has been appointed the next dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, according to a university-wide e-mail sent by President Lee Bollinger on Wednesday afternoon.

Feniosky Peña-Mora, associate provost of the University of Illinois, has been appointed the next dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, according to a university-wide e-mail sent by President Lee Bollinger on Wednesday afternoon.

BREAKING: Feniosky Peña-Mora appointed SEAS dean

WEB UPDATE. Feniosky Peña-Mora, associate provost of the University of Illinois, has been appointed to serve as the next dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, according to a University announcement.

WEB UPDATE. Feniosky Peña-Mora, associate provost of the University of Illinois, has been appointed to serve as the next dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, according to a University announcement.

ESC contemplates P/D/F, dean search

WEB EXCLUSIVE. The Engineering Student Council's Monday night meeting addressed key issues for School of Engineering and Applied Science students, such as updates on the SEAS dean search and the pending option to uncover P/D/F grades.

WEB EXCLUSIVE. The Engineering Student Council's Monday night meeting addressed key issues for School of Engineering and Applied Science students, such as updates on the SEAS dean search and the pending option to uncover P/D/F grades.

Columbia admits most selective class with overall rate of 9.82 percent

BREAKING: 4:00 p.m.Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science admitted 9.82% of applicants overall, yielding its most selective undergraduate class.

BREAKING: 4:00 p.m.Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science admitted 9.82% of applicants overall, yielding its most selective undergraduate class.

Breaking: SEAS e-board candidates announced

WEB EXCLUSIVE. The race is on for Engineering Student Council executive board positions, as early Monday morning's candidates announcement kicked off an intense process of internal elections. See below for full list of candidates. Stay tuned for updates and results.

WEB EXCLUSIVE. The race is on for Engineering Student Council executive board positions, as early Monday morning's candidates announcement kicked off an intense process of internal elections. See below for full list of candidates. Stay tuned for updates and results.

A Woman's Domain and Range

Stories about the success of male scientists are abundant, inspiring young men to pursue the same profession by providing personal role models. Stories of women’s achievements in science are not nearly as pervasive in society, making it difficult for young girls to draw inspiration from role models in science with whom they could easily relate.

Stories about the success of male scientists are abundant, inspiring young men to pursue the same profession by providing personal role models. Stories of women’s achievements in science are not nearly as pervasive in society, making it difficult for young girls to draw inspiration from role models in science with whom they could easily relate.

Harms Remembered for Music, Leadership

“There are no words, nor songs that any of us may sing to express what you meant to this world,” a friend wrote on his Facebook wall, along with dozens of other posts.

“There are no words, nor songs that any of us may sing to express what you meant to this world,” a friend wrote on his Facebook wall, along with dozens of other posts.

Designing the Artist Engineer

The marriage of engineering and art can produce stunning results.

The marriage of engineering and art can produce stunning results.

Engineering Class Elects Council

Kamal Yechoor of the Fu-Tang Clan was announced president of the SEAS class of 2011 after a day’s delay last Friday night.

Kamal Yechoor of the Fu-Tang Clan was announced president of the SEAS class of 2011 after a day’s delay last Friday night.