Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

Student Center Continued from PI the new student center, as most feel there is no place for them to socialize. The student center will provide the students a place to go between classes and a place to just “ hang out.” “The main focus of the faculty was to provide an environment that the students would enjoy,” Dean Hampton said. “The student center will provide just that environment”. New Dorms Continued from PI it,” Johnson said. She went on to say that security measures and single rooms were intended to advocate autonomy among the students and give them more privacy. However, some students don’t seem to see it this way. Turkessa Walker, a junior at CAU and resident of the new apartments, expressed some concerns for the procedures regarding safety. Walker said she remembered a time when she and a friend tried to enter through the basement entrance and were told by security at the front desk to walk around to the front late one night. Walker said that it made no sense to her when she was subjected to even more danger having to walk around the entire building. “I appreciate the effort, but it is a little bit overdone sometimes,” Walker added. Another resident, Wendy Patton, said she also appreciates the security measures, and only has problems with the visitation time limits that are being enforced. Because she often tutors and usually on a one-on-one basis, she said the time constraints placed on visitation hinders her tutoring and meeting of study groups. However, Johnson pointed out that some students do not act cautiously or maturely in regards io protecting themselves and their neighbors. “People want to be treated like adults, but don’t want to behave like adults and a good example of that is the frequent loss of access cards,” said Johnson. She went on to say that unfortunately, people don’t take initiative or follow up on complaints. More importantly, she said, not enough students are taking an active role in the Hall Council. In fact, only about 25 out of 400 students showed up to the last dormitory meeting. Although Johnson was disappointed by the turn out and what it said about the priorities of students, she said she remains Photo by Eric Rose Clark Atlanta Universit's New Residential Appartments optimistic about future attempts. Resident Assistant Dominique Jordan added, “A lot of students take for granted the special attention and ‘hand-holding’ that we receive at Black institutions.” Johnson saidthat people won’t really appreciate the security measures “until something happens”, and that the residential staff is just trying to protect everyone. “But overall,” she said, “the students seem to be happy with the new facility and have been patient while maintenance concerns have been addressed and we appreciate that.” Physics professor awarded NASA grant By Bekitemba E. Taylor Contributing Writer Dr. Michael D. Williams is a firm believer that good things come to those who wait. After six months of anticipation, the Clark Atlanta University, CAU, physics professor received a $300,000 answer from NASA for his grant proposal to do research in microelectronics. Williams, who received the letter of congratulations in July, is one of 20 minority scientists across the nation to receive the illustrious Faculty Award for Research (FAR) grant in 1996. “Now. I can start putting some things together for my experiments,” said Williams, who will study “Growth and Characterization of III-V Semiconductors for Device Applications.” The breakdown of the three year for the funding is $99,912 for the first year of research. During that time, the Lewis Research Center in Ohio will evaluate the recipient’s progress with his or her research. If the progress follows the guidelines of the grant submitted, then the scientist gets the money for the next fiscal year. Williams, who is also the director of the Center for Excellence in Microelectronics and Photonics, will use the money to analyze how the common elements in lasers and semiconductors function and fail. The materials will be grown in a laboratory and studied closely. “Primarily, I will be looking at the materials that function in lasers and how the device structures lead to their failure,” Williams said. The professor contends that if a more effective way to manufacture radios, C.D. players, and other laser aevices, then the prices of these items would lower with the cost of producing the innovation. Williams said he will focus on the elements gallium, indium, and arsenic, and their chemical reactions while “integrating” inside of a laser. “As indium migrates through gallium arsenide, this can lead to the malfunction of the device,” he said. “If this same laser or related device had these materials inside, they would malfunction.” ‘Take a compact disc player, which runs on 1.3 microns,” said Williams. “If the indium migration goes beyond its operating level, then it will not operate.” CAU Provast, Dr. Yvonne Freeman said she is very proud of Williams for receiving the FAR award. “Michael is an outstanding scientist, [his research] will give him the opportunity to improve medicine and science applications,” she said. Dr. Freeman said that lasers have broad applications because they have been used in surgery and space science. “They can help us improve our life on Earth with their broad applications,” she said. Williams will attend his first convention to discuss his research in November. Olympic Venues Continued from PI donations secured by the University, the Waddell Gallery in the Trevor-Arnett building showcased the Olympic Arts Festival during the games. The university received this new, 5,500 square-foot gallery , estimated to be worth $2 million dollars. Along with such noteworthy investments is an $2.5 million sewerage improvement in and around campus, an Olympic Pedestrian Corridor (the pathway on J.P. Brawley Drive), and a 470-bed dormitory for students which was leased by ACOG for Olympic use during the Games. STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS HIGHLY PROFITABLE, LOW COST EAR PIERCING BUSINESS, LET’S YOU EARN HUNDREDS OF $$$ ON YOUR OWN SCHEDULE. It’s simple. It's safe and insurance is provided. Can be done at: • Dorms • Greek Houses • Campus Shops • Retail Shops • Flea Markets • Door-to-Door • Holidays, Sp.ring Break, etc. For information call: 1-800-543-9488 FAX 714-855-8233 http://www.jhewitt.com