EDUCATION

Pablo Sobrado, assistant professor of biochemistry at Virginia Tech, has been awarded Costa Rica's 2011 National Technology Prize, administered by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Deborah Robinson has been appointed vice president for advancement at Radford University.

Two Washington and Lee University professors received state Outstanding Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research and public service: James Kahn, professor of economics and director of the Environmental Studies Program, and Lesley Wheeler, professor of English.

Panos Diplas, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech, is the 2012 recipient of the Hans Albert Einstein Award, presented by the American Society of Civil Engineers. He is also part of a team receiving the 2012 Karl Emil Hilgard Hydraulic Prize, presented by the same society.

Keith Gilbertson has joined University Libraries at Virginia Tech as digital technologies development librarian.

Emory & Henry College has announced the following: David Haney has been named vice president of academic affairs and Joseph Taylor has been named vice president of institutional advancement.

Lee Todd Jr. has joined Virginia Tech's Engagement Academy for University Leaders as a faculty member.

Mark Stremler, a Virginia Tech engineering faculty member, is one of 60 young engineers selected to attend the 2012 Indo-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium.

GOVERNMENT

Frances Coles and Jason Horne were re-appointed to serve four-year terms on the City Planning Commission of Bedford.

MEDICAL

Benjamin Bowman, a chiropractor for Tuck Chiropractic Clinic in Fairlawn, has been named a full partner in the Tuck Chiropractic Clinic organization.

ORGANIZATIONS

Ken Ferris has been named moderator of the new VT KnowledgeWorks Roanoke President's Council.

Mary Carlin has joined the staff of the Roanoke Valley SPCA as director of finance.

Leslie Hager-Smith was recently hired as the director of development of the New River Land Trust.

The Roanoke Valley Horsemen's Association Inc. announced its newly elected officers and board of directors for 2012. Officers: Mark Hartberger, president; Donnis Honeywell, vice president; Lorrie McCloskey, recording secretary; Brenda Greene, corresponding secretary; and Ray Eades, treasurer. Board members: Jack Richards Jr., Rebecca Tobey, Amy Wentzel, David Levine, Leah Wilson and Linda Humphries

OTHER

Susan Snyder of D'Ardenne Associates has been certified as an aerospace auditor.

Three employees of American Door & Glass of Southwest Virginia Inc. recently received promotions: Doug Kirsch is the new executive vice president, Jay Finkle is the new vice president of estimating and Tim Camper is the new vice president of field installation.

Mark Sorrentino has joined CMR Institute's board of directors.

Lisa Thaxton and Todd Bryant have joined Blue Ridge Copier as junior account managers.

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