Newsmakers -- November 1999 New York Times A feature story on Cincinnati in the October 29th Weekend section included a list of the signature architects brought in to work on UC's Master Plan, from Frank Gehry's work on the Vontz Center for Molecular Studies to Michael Graves (Engineering Research Center) and Peter Eiseman (Aronoff Center for Design and Art). The story concluded that UC has one of the "most architeccturally dynamic campuses in America today." Architectenkrant: Le Journal de l'Architecte The opening of the Vontz Center for Molecular Studies designed by architect Frank Gehry made headlines worldwide, including a photo and article in a major European architecture publication. On the wires Design alumnus Christopher Schuttera, who graduated just two years ago, was noted for his work on DaimlerChrysler's high-performance Howler roadster. Schuttera's design work helped to incorporate features of a pickup bed into the company's well known Prowler design. Drs. Stephen Liggett and Dennis McGraw in the UC College of Medicine were the subject of an Associated Press article about their anti-asthma mouse. The genetically engineered mouse is able to resist asthma and is expected to help researchers better understand the genetic influences of the disease. Asthma affects over 15 million Americans nationwide. Gannett News Service Applied Science alumni Kenneth Boehm Jr. and Jim Mazuk were featured in an article about their new invention, "Mileage Master" which allows business travelers to record their driving miles effortlessly. The dashboard device records business travel in 15 different categories down to the nearest tenth of a mile. Mileage Master can be reached at 1-800-585-4982 or 869-MILE for those in Greater Cincinnati. Cleveland Plain Dealer Marie Haney of the UC Center for Economic Education was quoted in an article about the economic impact of airports. Haney's research indicates the Greater Cincinnati's airport contributes more than $3 billion to the regional economy. College-Conservatory of Music alumna and opera diva Kathleen Battle was profiled in an entertainment article on October 25th. The story called her "one of the most acclaimed singers on the stage." Commercial Appeal (Memphis) Linda Bates Parker, director of the Career Development Center, and student Ajay Kachwaha were quoted in The Commercial Appeal (Memphis) concerning employer recruiting on campus and how employers are using creative methods to "make the grade" in attracting students for interviews and for openings. San Diego Tribune UC researchers studying differences between male and female brains were cited in a feature article about the human mind. The research team discovered distinct differences in the number and type of nerve cells found Archive of Previous Newsmakers Contact the Division of Public Relations and tell us about your newsmaking project.