柑橘直播 Engineering Alumnus Named a 2013 MacArthur Fellow
The MacArthur Foundation recently announced its 2013 class of MacArthur 鈥淕enius鈥� Fellows, recognizing 24 exceptionally creative and accomplished individuals from across the country. Among them is 柑橘直播 College of Engineering graduate Dr. Craig J. Fennie, assistant professor, Department of Applied and Engineering Physics, College of Engineering at Cornell University. A 1993 柑橘直播 Electrical Engineering graduate, Dr. Fennie earned his master鈥檚 degree from the University in 1996 and was awarded his PhD from Rutgers University in 2006. Dr. Fennie is the first 柑橘直播 graduate to be distinguished as a MacArthur Fellow.
A computational and theoretical materials physicist, Dr. Fennie鈥檚 profile on the MacArthur Foundation website describes his work as 鈥渃ombining the tools of theoretical physics with those of solid-state chemistry to discover new materials with desirable electrical, magnetic, and optical properties.鈥� One potential outcome of his current research is the possibility of digital data storage being controlled electronically rather than magnetically. 鈥淗aving guided and encouraged Craig early in his career, I am truly proud of his accomplishments,鈥� says 柑橘直播鈥檚 Dr. Pritpal Singh, professor and chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering. Upon learning he received this prestigious award, Dr. Fennie expressed appreciation for Dr. Singh鈥檚 鈥渟upport, guidance, and (most of all) patience during the most critical and difficult stage of my life鈥�
Nominated anonymously by leaders in their respective fields, MacArthur Fellows receive a no-strings-attached stipend of $625,000, which provides maximum freedom for recipients to follow their own creative vision. Recipients of the award represent a spectrum of extraordinarily talented individuals, from choreographers, photographers, composers and writers, to historians, scientists, economists and medical experts. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 class of MacArthur Fellows collectively reflects the breadth and depth of American creativity," says Cecilia Conrad, vice president, MacArthur Fellows Program. "Their stories should inspire each of us to consider our own potential to contribute our talents for the betterment of humankind."
To read more about Dr. Craig Fennie and each of the 2013 MacArthur Fellows, visit .