2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, July 12, 2004 NEWS GRANT Continued from Page 1 and dual use. We want to basically streamline the design process so dif- ferent costumers can essentially bene- fit. We say, 'let's find a common set of problems and work with those. Problems that will be beneficial to both the military and the industry,' " Assanis said. Assanis said these problems fall into five areas - developing tools to evaluate and consequently improve the way cars drive in various terrain and climate, accommodating a broad range of operators, developing materi- als to make cars lighter, high-strength and safe, developing high perform- ance, clean and efficient engines from traditional and alternative power sources and creating a design process that will benefit both the military as well as the civilian market. McBain said that because the ARC is a basic research center they will be looking at technology that can be transferred from the research center to places like the automobile and truck- ing industry and then will be imple- mented to accommodate specific automobiles. "We're looking at larger vehicles, but if you're looking at an efficient running power train, it can be scaled up or scaled down for any vehicle. That's the beauty of the center. With the basic research that we're doing, we'll be able to look at various options. If (we) came through with some breakthrough, (we) could apply it to many different sizes," MacBain said. The ARC has received $30 million from the Army over the past 10 years. The new five-year contract will enable the center to continue its research. The organization creates a unique environment where next-generation engineers have the opportunity to work on cutting edge problems with professors, researchers and post- doctoral students. The resulting technology will enhance national security and increase the economy, Assasin said. "Just as important as the research is that we're training the engineers and scientists of tomorrow because it's very possible that this may take a cou- ple generations to solve completely," McBain said. About 40 professors and 100 grad- uates from the University coordinated with the University of Iowa, Universi- ty of Wisconsin, Wayne State Univer- sity, University of Alaska (Fairbanks), University of Tennessee and Clemson University through teleconferencing, meetings in Michigan, annual confer- ences and the Internet. Students react to choice of Edwards as Dem. VP LIGHT Continued from Page 1 Plymouth, she said that the traffic light is needed most in front of the center and not on Traverwood. "There is a current existing need at You want to go to medical school, you have your B.A., but the only science course you've taken has been Physics forPoets. We have a program for you. 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He added that while he believes the plan has the potential to work, the board and the city would revisit the issue if it is not effective. "We appreciate the city's coopera- tion with us and hope this plan will save lives. That was our goal from day one," Naser said. In April, a study conducted by the consulting firm CH2M HILL founc that there was no need for a traffic light in the area, based on their date that traffic counts did not meet stat standards for a signal. But a couple weeks ago, Cit: Administrator Roger Fraser sent a let ter to Naser, assuring him of his com mitment to safety precautions or Plymouth Road. According to Naser, the letter als< said that a traffic light would be installed at Traverwood between six t( 12 months and that pedestrian crossing zones would be completed at the enc of this summer. In addition, grass medians running down the middle of Plymouth fron Murfin Avenue to Nixon Road - span of about 700 yards - will be installed, separating eastbound an( westbound traffic. Funds for the safety precautions wil come from the Major Street Fun Operating Budget and the total cos will be about $175,000, with $100,00( of that going toward the constructiot of the traffic light. d c a e Y t- n 0 e 0 g d g n a e d 11 d By Alison Go Daily Staff Reposer Months after presidential candidate John Kerry pulled ahead in the race for the Democratic ticket, he announced this Tuesday that he has selected Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) as his running mate in November's election. "I am pleased to announce that with your help, the next vice president of the United States of America will be Sena- tor John Edwards of North Carolina," Kerry said at a rally at Market Square in Pittsburgh, Penn. Tuesday morning. Kerry told Edwards, the last major candidate standing against Kerry in the Democratic presidential race, of his choice before the rally in a 15-minute telephone call. "I was humbled by his offer - and thrilled to accept it," Edwards said in a statement released by Kerry's office. Members of the Democratic commu- nity on campus expressed satisfaction in response to Kerry's announcement. "Edwards is very appealing to both students and the general population and it's nice to have new ideas and a fresh outlook," said Ramya Raghavan, chair of the College Democrats and an LSA junior. "It will provide a good contrast to (President George Bush) and (Vice Pres- ident Dick Cheney)." Rob DeVore, co-chair of Students for Edwards at the University and LSA sen- ior, said the uncertainty before the deci- sion was damaging to the Democrats' fight for the presidency. "It takes a lot out of the question of (the campaign)," DeVore said. "People have been unable to commit without knowing who the fourth person is." While Bush and Cheney politely wel- comed Edwards to a "spirited race," their allies at the Republican National Committee issued a press release that called Edwards a "disingenuous, unac- complished liberal" and a "friend to per- sonal-injury trial lawyers." Members of the Democratic commu- nity responded with a shot at the incum- bent candidates' own experience. DeVore pointed out Bush's mere four years as Texas governor compared to Edwards's five and a half years as sena- tor and also Cheney's lack of an elected official position before his vice presi- dency. Regarding the senator's past career as a trial lawyer, DeVore said that his integrity "speaks for itself." "He has built a career of standing up for the unprotected - standing up for those who can't speak for themselves," DeVore said. As for the future of those campaign- ing for the Democrats this fall, DeVore has already started plans to "merge forces" with members of Students for Kerry. "A lot will be accomplished when school starts up in September," he said. The announcement, however, changes little for the College Dems. "This won't change anything we do," Raghavan said. "We will still try to make as many personal contacts as pos- sible and, of course, try getting Kerry and Edwards on campus." The pair met for dinner Tuesday night in Pittsburgh before launching a multi- state tour starting in Ohio Wednesday See EDWARDS, Page 3 =ML (]lasscs Ot tMGoudI -?. Make Monday a Friday! Exam IS On7 s( I Make Tuesday a Friday! At TGI Friday's is Friday every time you siiie i nto mater 5ii day ofie week ithappens to I! So grab vour friends and head on over for a st udy break that'll be sure to leave you satisfied, _ _ _- - ._..... $5 00 off Dinner Any purchase over $20 I F r dine-in only. One otfer per table, per visit. 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