Sachs Receives Honorary Professorship in Lima

Jeffrey D. Sachs, the Galen L. Stone Professor of International Trade and director of the Harvard Institute for International Development, was invited to the Universidad del Pacifico in Lima, Peru, for a special ceremony this past summer. During the visit, he received an honorary professorship for his academic research, particularly his work on economic reforms and international economic integration. Sachs also participated in formal and informal discussions with local researchers, public officials, and business leaders.

Kelman Honored by APA for Lifetime Contributions

Herbert C. Kelman, the Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, received the Lifetime Contribution Award of the American Psychological Association's Division of Peace Psychology at its annual meeting in Chicago last month. The award was given for "his meaningful application of psychological knowledge to conflict resolution and peace building. His work exemplifies how psychology can facilitate the political and social processes that are so vital to the attainment of a peaceful world."

CfA Director Shapiro wins Kuiper Prize

Irwin Shapiro, director of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, has been awarded the 1997 Gerard P. Kuiper Prize by the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society (DPS/AAS). The Kuiper Prize is awarded annually by the DPS/AAS to a scientist whose achievements have "most advanced our understanding of the planetary system."

Shapiro was selected for the prize in recognition of his contributions to planetary radio astronomy and its applications to fundamental questions in physics.

Neuroscience Faculty Member Named Pew Scholar

Xi He, assistant professor of neuroscience at Children's Hospital and the Department of Neurology of the Medical School, has been named a 1997 Pew Scholar as "one of America's most promising biomedical researchers." He will receive $200,000 over the next four years from the Pew Charitable Trusts.

In addition, he was recently selected by the Johnson & Johnson Focused Giving Program to receive a grant of $240,000 over the next three years. Dr. He's research focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular basis of the Wnt gene function. Wnt genes play essential roles in the development of the brain, organs, and other body structures, but are also involved in tumor formation.