Randy Hicks, a longtime fixture in the Chem 101/102 labs, the Chem 102 end-of-year fireworks display, and one of two discoverers of the Periodic Table of the Cupcakes, wrote to me last summer (yikes!) from his (then) new location in the Chemistry department at Wheaton College with wonderful news. He and Jennifer had just “published” the Synthesis of a novel biochemical composite material: Reed Aleksander Hicks on August 3, 2008 (follow the link for full publication and description). Which means that Reed Aleksander is getting ready to celebrate his first birthday. Have a happy one, Reed (and ask for ice cream).
Added July 22, 2009: Randy happens to be visiting Oregon this week and he wrote, “I’m in Salem, at Willamette, right now
participating in CUR’s proposal writing institute. I have a draft due
in…2 hours. At the conclusion of the workshop on Thursday, I will be
heading north to extend my stay.” And he sent me a current picture of Reed Aleksander.
participating in CUR’s proposal writing institute. I have a draft due
in…2 hours. At the conclusion of the workshop on Thursday, I will be
heading north to extend my stay.” And he sent me a current picture of Reed Aleksander.
