Champion for university research

U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-26th Dist.), right, receives the "Champion of Science" award from Robert Richardson, Cornell vice provost for research, during a ceremony June 22 at the Ithaca Sciencenter. The award, presented on behalf of the Science Coalition, an alliance of more than 400 organizations, of which Cornell is a founding member, recognizes Hinchey's efforts toward expanding federal investment in university-based research. Also taking part in the ceremony were Henrik N. Dullea, Cornell vice president for university relations; Patsy Brannon, Cornell dean of the College of Human Ecology; and Charles Trautmann, executive director of the Sciencenter and Cornell adjunct associate professor. Charles Harrington/University Photography