Scientific Contribution of India Documented, India-West, San Francisco, November 29, 1991.  A review of my book, \emph{Science in the Medieval World.

Dr. Salem: Science in the Medieval World, Beirut Times, Los Angeles, January 2-9, 1992.  Interview of Dr. Salem about our joint book, \emph{ Science in the Medieval World.

Medieval Science, Multicultural, Campus Update, a publication by the Office of Public Affairs, SUNY Oswego, concerning my book, Science in the Medieval World, October 7, 1992.

Physics Professor Traces Ancient Roots of Science, The Oswego Shopper, a weekly newspaper, article on my contributions to the history of science, October 21, 1992.

Book Promotes Search for Knowledge, Oswegonian News, concerning my book, Science in the Medieval World, October 22, 1992.

New book Explores Early History of Science, The Palladium Times, Oswego, concerning my book, Science in the Medieval World, along with an interview, October 27, 1992.

Mind of the Ancients, The Post Standard/ Herald Journal of Syracuse, New York, concerning my book, Science in the Medieval World, along with an interview, November 12, 1992.

Project Teaches Science is Fun, The Post Standard/Herald American, Syracuse, New York, an interview on Project FUN-LEARN, July 10, 1993. 

Bed of Nails, The Palladium Times, Oswego, published an activity picture of the Young Scholar Program, August 17, 1993.

Bed of Nails, The Post Standard/Herald American, Syracuse, New York published an activity picture of the Young Scholar Program, August 25, 1993.

An interview in The Palladium Times, concerning on the earthquake in India, October 1, 1993.

Science Flows from Many Cultures, The Post Standard/Herald American, Syracuse, New York, on my Physics 303 course, Cultural Diversity in Science, October 5, 1993.

Science Gains Some Culture, The Palladium Times, Oswego, about PHY 303 course, Cultural Diversity in Science, October 21, 1993.

Fun Mixes with Science and Math on Campus, The Palladium Times, Oswego, published a story on Exploration in Mathematics and Physics program, July 7, 1994. 

TV Channel 9 (ABC affiliate), Syracuse, New York, videotaped a report on the Exploration in Mathematics and Physics project and broadcasted several times.  Presented by Maureen Green, August 4, 1994.

Math and Science explored by young students on campus, The Palladium Times, Oswego,  published a story on the Exploration in Mathematics and Physics, July 20, 1995.

WRVO Radio Station, SUNY Oswego, a news story on the Exploration in Mathematics and Physics program, August 4, 1995.

Math/science program adds up, The Palladium Times, Oswego, published a story on the Exploration in Mathematics and Physics, August 3, 1995.

Scientists' Heated Debate On Immigration Mirrors Issues Argued Throughout U.S., The Scientist, Philadelphia,  9(23), 18 (1995)

Oswego Professor Leads Physics Group, The Palladium Times, Oswego, published a story on my election as the President, American Chapter of the Indian Physics Association, August 24, 1995.

Physicists Elect New Board, India Abroad, the largest weekly newspaper of the Indian community overseas, published a news-item on my selection as the President, American Chapter of the Indian Physics Association, August 18, 1995.

The Post Standard/Herald American, Syracuse, New York, published a short note on my election as the President, American Chapter of the Indian Physics Association, September 21, 1995.

Program Hopes to Change Students' Views of Science, The Palladium Times, Oswego, published a story on the Exploration in Mathematics and Physics Program, May 18, 1996.

Art and Science Intermingle, The Palladium Times, Oswego, published a story on the lecture of Roald Hoffman, a Noble Laureate in Chemistry.  His visit was partially supported by the Conversations in the Disciplines Grant, No Science in an Island. February 17, 1996.

Kumar, Oudenhoven honored with SUNY chancellor’s award, Campus Update, a publication by the Office of Public Affairs, SUNY Oswego, published a short story on chancellor’s award received by me for excellence in teaching,  June 11, 1997.

Professor Cited for teaching excellence, The Palladium Times, published my biographical profile on receiving the Chancellor award. May 31, 1997.

Oswego instructor earn award from college, Herald-Journal, Syracuse, published a story on the Chancellor's award for excellence in teaching.  June 12, 1997.

Kumar honored with award, The Oswego Shopper, on getting the Chancellor's award for excellence in teaching, June 18, 1997.

Youths explore math and physics at SUNY-Oswego, The Palladium Times, published a story on the Exploration in Mathematics and Physics program. July 26, 1997.

The science of nurturing students' curiosity, The Post-Standard, Syracuse, published a story on the Exploration in Mathematics and Physics program.  The story deals with the philosophy, description, and participants' reactions. August 7, 1997.

Kumar to receive Chancellor's Award, Oswegonian News, a story about my opinions on various academic topics, connected with the award, November 6, 1997.

What's Wrong with Science Education? by Jeremy Schlosberg, Family Life Magazine, May 1998.  The article is based on the interviews of six educators, including myself, and deals with the salient features and weaknesses of elementary and secondary education.

Teaching Science Wrong, The Washington Post, Washington D.C., March 22, 1999.  I was interviewed by Jeremy Schlosberg to get my views on science teaching. 

Oswego State professors win $25,000 NASA grant to improve teaching, The Palladium Times, published a story on our NASA grant to redesign two courses, September 4, 1999.

"Oswego faculty receive NASA grant," The Valley News, September 7, 1999. About NASA project.

Kumar wins support for new course on multicultural science, Campus Update, Volume 12, Number 9, January 31, 2001.

New class at SUNY Oswego explores origins of early scientific ideas, The Palladium Times, February 5, 2001.

Professor wins support for new physics course, The Valley News, February 7, 2001.

Professor wins support for course, The Oswego Shopper, February 14, 2001.

Professor wins support for course on multicultural aspects of science, The Oswego County Weeklies, Mexico, NY, February 14, 2001.

Professor says fellowship is honor to college, Campus Update, November 21, 2001, about my selection as a NOVA/NASA Faculty Fellow for 2001-2002.

SUNY Oswego professor Kumar named NASA faculty fellow, The Palladium Times, December 3, 2001, about my selection as a NOVA/NASA Faculty Fellow for 2001-2002.

NASA taps SUNY Oswego professor to evaluate national program,  The Valley News, December 5, 2001, about my selection as a NOVA/NASA Faculty Fellow for 2001-2002.

OSU professor spaced out over new appointment, Oswegonian News, December 6, 2001, about my selection as a NOVA/NASA Faculty Fellow for 2001-2002.

 Out-of-This-World Honor, The Post-Standard, January 8, 2002, about my selection as a NOVA/NASA Faculty Fellow for 2001-2002.

Hands-on science class for teachers lauded, Campus Connection, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.  I went to UW La Crosse to evaluate a NOVA/NASA program.  This article covered my visit there. April 17, 2002.  Website: www.uwlax.edu/Advancement/Connectx/02-issues/april1/hands-on-science.html.

Two professors to be recognized for outstanding research, Campus Update, vol. 13, no. 15, April 10, 2002, about the President Award.

SUNY Oswego professors to be recognized for outstanding research, The Palladium Times, April 13, 2002, about the President Award

 Two professors to be recognized for outstanding research, The Valley News, April 20, 2002, about the President Award.

Two Oswego professors to be honored for outstanding research, Oswego Shopper, April 16, 2002, about the President Award.

From the Gateway to God to Snygg Hall: A Journey in Science, Oswego, Alumni magazine of the State University of New York at Oswego, vol. 28, no. 2, Fall/Winter 2002, a biographical article.

Mission Possible: How to get the best for NASA, India Abroad, New York, September 13, 2002, about my selection as NOVA/NASA Fellow, 2001-2002.

SUNY prof.: Respect comes from knowledge, New York Teacher, New York, Nov. 20, 2002, about my activities in the history of science. www.nysut.org/newyorkteacher/2002-2003/021120cultures.html

UUPers in Action, The Voice, Albany, January 2003. 

Multiculturalism in the Sciences: The untold story, Mindful Moments talk show on WNYO radio station, 88.9 FM.  Interviewer: Dr. Barbara Streets, April 14, 2003.

The World Accepts the Knowledge of Zero and Atom, Dainik Jagran, Dehradun Edition, India, February 11, 2006.  This article was published in Hindi language.  It deals with India's contribution to mathematics and science and is based on a talk that I delivered in Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, India.

Science Treasure in Ancient Books, Amar Ujala, Dehradun Edition, India, February 11, 2006.  This article was published in Hindi language. It deals with India's contribution to mathematics and science and is based on a talk that I delivered in Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, India.

New summer institute to `energize education for a better future, Campus Update, 19 (17), June 25, 2008.}

Energy, sustainability programs a possibility for Oswego State, The Oswegonian, February 6, 2009.  This article is about the possibility of a new energy track in physics.  I was interviewed for this article.

Oswego State Summer Energy Institute trains teachers for a sustainable future, The Oswegonian, April 17, 2009.  This story is about the energy institute to train the local middle school and high school teachers in the region.  I was interviewed for the story.

Hiroshima Speaks promises a mushroom cloud of insight, The Oswegonian, Friday, April 17, 2009.  This story is about the exhibition that was organized by John Smith and me, designed by the City of Hiroshima.  I was interviewed for the story.  

Hiroshima Speaks to show survivors’ stories, The Valley News, April 18, 2009.  The newspaper wrote a story about the exhibition and provided details of various events related to the exhibition.

Hiroshima exhibit elicits attention, emotion, The Palladium Times, April 18-19, 2009.  John Kares Smith of Communication Studies and I were interviewed for this story.  The story was again repeated on April 25-26, 2009, a rare case.

Indian Scientists bridge audio divide, Asia Times Online, June 18, 2009.  The article deals with the power of memory and the role of inner ear as two MIT scientists have developed high speed computer chip that works on the same principle as the human inner ear.  This article cites my work on memory with historical examples. 

Hiroshima Speaks,' but is now silenced, The Palladium Times, June 27, 2009, Weekend edition.  The article details the highlights of the exhibition at Oswego.

Energy class offeres unique learning experience, The Palladium Times, July 1, 2009  The article is about the energy institute that was offered from June 24 - July 3, 2009.

New SUNY Oswego summer institute on energy issues, The Palladium Times, July 14, 2008.  This is an article about the energy institute that was planned for July-August 2008.  

Energy, sustainability programs a possibility for Oswego State, The Oswegonian, Friday, February 6, 2009.  This article is about the possibility of a new energy track in physics.  I was interviewed for this article.

Oswego State Summer Energy Institute trains teachers for a sustainable future, The Oswegonian, Friday April 17, 2009.  This story is about the energy institute to train the local middle school and high school teachers in the region.  I was interviewed for the story.

Hiroshima Speaks' promises a mushroom cloud of insight, The Oswegonian, Friday, April 17, 2009.  This story is about the exhibition that was organized by John Smith and me, designed by the City of Hiroshima.  I was interviewed for the story. 

Hiroshima Speaks' to show survivors’ stories, The Valley News, April 18, 2009.  The newspaper wrote a story about the exhibition and provided details of various events related to the exhibition.

Hiroshima exhibit elicits attention, emotion, The Palladium Times, April 18-19, 2009.  John Kares Smith of Communication Studies and I were interviewed for this story.  The story was again repeated on April 25-26, 2009, a rare case.  

Speakers focus on `green' initiatives during Quest: Sustainability, renewable resources, energy conservation highlighted in environmentally-friendly presentations, The Oswegonian, April 24, 2009.   Katherrine Raymond has written this story of the presentations of John Vasselli and Stan Whittingham.  Both speakers were invited by me as keynote speakers in Quest. 

Indian Scientists bridge audio divide, Asia Times Online, June 18, 2009.  The article deals with the power of memory and the role of inner ear as two MIT scientists have developed high speed computer chip that works on the same principle as the human inner ear.  This article cites my work on memory with historical examples. 

Energy Class offers unique learning experience, The Palladium Times, July 1, 2009.  About the energy institute.}

SUNY Oswego Summer Institute Looks to 'Energize' Education, Oswego County Today, February 17, 2010, http://oswegocountytoday.com/?p=31792.

Oswego State to offer summer energy institute, The Oswegonian, February 19, 2010.  This article was written about the Energy Institute 2010.

Energy Institute recharged at SUNY Oswego, The Business Journal, Syracuse, March 12, 2010.  Original story for which I was interviewed, dealing with the energy institute.

YNN, News 10 Now, a TV channel from Syracuse region shared a segment on Energy Institute 2009.  July 1, 2009.

Oswego Institute teaches teachers about energy, Campus Update, June 18, 2010.

Oswego Institute Teachers Teachers About Energy, Oswego County Today, June 18, 2010, http://oswegocountytoday.com/?p=40238.

Oswego Energy Institute teaches teachers about energy, The Palladium Times, June 24, 2010.

Energy and Sustainability Institute for Elementary Teachers Powered Up, Campus Update, August 11, 2010.

New Institute to equip K-6 teachers to convey responsible energy use, Campus Update, July 16, 2010.

Remembering a Day of Tragedy, The New Paltz Oracle, September 17, 2010. About Hiroshima Speaks exhibition in New Paltz.

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki, The Record, Buffalo State University, Buffalo, New York, October 27, 2010. About Hiroshima Speaks exhibition in E. H. Butler Library, Buffalo State University, New York. I was interviewed for the story.

The Bomb, writer Jack Foran, Artvoice, Buffalo, New York, vol. 9, no. 49, December 9 - 15, 2010, p. 23.  About Hiroshima Exhibition in Buffalo, New York.

 

 

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