Rubino '05 Recognized by Society for Applied Spectroscopy

Hamilton College student Jeffrey Rubino '05 is one of four undergraduate students to be recognized for using spectroscopy in the arts and sciences. The award is administered by the New York Section of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (NYSAS). Rubino, advised by Associate Professor of Chemistry Tim Elgren, used spectroscopy to study enzyme reactions. NYSAS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the dissemination of information related to spectroscopy. The other students recognized are from Union College, New York University and Cornell University. The announcement of the winners of the 2004 New York Section of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy Student Awards stated "the award winners were chosen from an extremely strong group of graduate and undergraduate nominations."

Awardees Jeffrey Rubino, Yael Elmatad, Cristian Gradinaru and Graduate Award winner Peter Tarsa

According to its Web site, the Society for Applied Spectroscopy is a nonprofit organization formed to advance and disseminate knowledge and information concerning the art and science of spectroscopy, and other allied sciences, to advance the professional standing and growth of the Society and its members, to coordinate cooperative endeavors of its individual members and sections, and to promote and maintain a close bond among its members.