Congratulations to 2019 Newman Medalists

A number of students received Newman Student Medals in 2019. They include:

RecipientNAMEInstitutionFaculty Nominator(s)Project Title
Yu-Tien FenNational Taiwan Univ. of Sci. and Tech.Lucky TsaihThe soundscape analyses of three scenes in Qingming Shang He Tu (scenes along the river during the Qingming Festival)
Michael HoeftRennselaer Polytechnic Inst.Ning XiangImproved transparency in broadband absorption using multilayer microslit panels and Bayesian inference
Chia-Fen LeeNational Taiwan Univ. of Sci. and Tech.Lucky TsaihArchitectural styles and acoustics of the representing Taiwanese churches in A.D. 1850-1960:  The case studies of Tainan Theological College and Seminary Chapel and Wanchin Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Graeme LittlefordLondon South Bank Univ.Stephen DanceThe Effect of Passenger Occupancy on the Acoustic Performance of VA Systems in Underground Stations
Zachary MaggiaThe Univ. of OklahomaDaniel ButkoSound Lab academic research:  Developing faceted and porous lightweight precast concrete for effective acoustical environments
Anastasia MimosaNational Taiwan Univ. of Sci. and Tech.Lucky TsaihAcoustic responses of eight cymatic patterns as the receital hall diffusers
Beniya ShakyaUniv. of IdahoBruce HaglandThe Performance Hall: Gem on the Hill
Jonathan R. WeberUniv. Nebraska-Lincoln Erica Ryherd & Lily WangThe impact of quiet time on the neonatal intensive care unit soundscape and patient outcomes

Congratulations to all of these medalists!

Davis and Huey from University of Kansas receive 2017 Newman Medals

Congratulations to Abigail Davis and Michelle Huey from the University of Kansas! They have been awarded 2017 Newman Student Award Medals.  Davis is being honored for her work on “Acoustical Performance of a Completely Renovated Recital Hall From Subjective and Objective Points-Of-View”, and Huey is being honored for her work on “Comparison of Interior Noise Levels Produced by Rain Impinging on Several Commercial Roof Constructions”.  Both students have been nominated by Prof. Robert Coffeen.