David Putnam has been granted tenure at Cornell University and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor, effective February 1, 2008.
Dave has contributed to our department in a significant way, creating two very well appreciated courses related to biomolecular engineering, and winning a College Teaching award (twice) for the quality of the instruction he provides. His research program has had important impacts on two scientific communities: those investigating siRNA delivery of nucleic acid delivery and a tour de force in the synthesis of biocompatible materials.
We congratulate Dave on a well deserved promotion and tenure.