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June 25, 1992
Faculty and staff
PUBLICATIONS
David L. Norton, philosophy, "On Recovering the Telos in
Teleology," in The Monist, vol. 75, no. 1, pages 1-13, 1992; and
review of Konstantin Kolenda's Rorty's Humanistic Pragmatism, in
Review of Metaphysics, pages 616-618, spring 1992.
A.S. Wexler, mechanical engineering, "Constant Humidity
Solutions," in Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, David R. Lide,
editor, CRC Press, 73rd edition, 1992-93.
Vistap M. Karbhari and Dick J. Wilkins, composite materials,
"Effects of Constituent Dimensions and Properties on Stress
Transfer and Matrix Cracking in Brittle-Matrix Composites," in
Materials Engineering, vol. 2, no. 3, pages 313-350, 1991.
Theodore E.D. Braun, foreign languages and literatures, "Diderot,
Rousseau and Democracy, or, Jacques and Julie," in Transactions
of the Northwest Society for 18th-Century Studies, vol. 18, pages
21-31, 1991.
Robert R. Nelson, hotel, restaurant and institutional management,
"Current Issues in Hotel Room Rate Discounting," in Journal of
Hospitality and Leisure Marketing, vol. 1, no. 1, pages 71-75.
V.N. Kaliakin, civil engineering, "Generalized Isoparametric
Coordinate Determination Scheme for Finite Element Mesh
Generation," in Proceedings of the Ninth ASCE Engineering
Mechanics Conference, College Station, Texas, May 1992, pages
928-931.
PRESENTATIONS
John G. Elias, electrical engineering, with Hsu-Hua Chu and Samer
M. Meshreki, "A Neuromorphic Impulsive Circuit for Processing
Dynamic Signals," at IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and
Systems, May 13, San Diego.
Douglas Stalker, philosophy, and Henry Tingey, mathematical
sciences, "Small Samples, Big Conclusions," at American
Statistical Association meeting, Chesapeake chapter, June 11,
Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
John A. Courtright, Elizabeth M. Perse, Nancy Signorielli,
Douglas McLeod and William Eveland, communication, presented "The
Impact of the Persian Gulf War on Public Hostility Toward Mass
Media and Protesters," at American Association for Public Opinion
Research Conference, May 16-19, St. Petersburg.
Frank Hall, marine studies, "Glaciation and Rock-Magnetism in
High-Latitude Environments," an invited talk at Department of
Geosciences, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, May 11, Geneva,
N.Y.; and "Preliminary Paleomagnetic Results and Rock-Magnetic
Correlations from the Arctic Ocean," at American Geophysical
Union meeting, May 14, Montreal.
Donald G. Unger, individual and family studies, "Cultural Factors
and the Self-Esteem and Aspirations of African-American
Adolescent Males" and "Non-Family, Peer and School Support for
Youth in Families Experience Conflict," at Society for Research
on Adolescence conference, March.
Nancy Signorielli, communication, with George Gerbner of
Annenberg School for Communication, Michael Morgan of University
of Massachusetts and Ada Finifter of Michigan State University,
"International Cultural Indicators: Results from Content and
Cultivation Studies," at panel on Television Around the World,
International Communication Association conference, May 21-25,
Miami. She also was moderator of this panel and was a discussant
on a panel on children and television.
Robert A. Day, English, presented a workshop on medical and
scientific publishing at National Athletic Trainers' Association
annual meeting and clinical symposium, June 3, Denver.
Margaret L. Andersen, associate provost for academic affairs,
"Changing Institutions/Changing Ourselves: The Critical Role of
Multiculturalism," keynote address at New Jersey Multicultural
Studies Summer Institute, June 17.
Raymond Callahan, history, "Churchill, The Mediterranean and
History," at Conference of Army Historians, June 9, Washington,
D.C.
A.S. Wexler, civil engineering, with Randall Thomas of Faculte de
Medecine, Xianqun Wang, mechanical engineering, and Donald March
of University of Southern California, "The Role of the Inner
Medullary Interstitium in the Renal Concentrating Mechanism," at
conference on Contemporary Issues in Theoretical Renal
Physiology, June 13, Colby-Sawyer College, New London, N.H.
David L. Norton, philosophy, "A Model for the Development of
Moral Character," at Symposium for Creating Humanistic Education
in the 21st Century, June 4-5, sponsored by University of the
District of Columbia and Soka Gakkai International, Washington,
D.C.
MISCELLANEOUS
Howard Garland, business administration, appointed to editorial
review board of Academy of Management Journal. He also served on
the editorial review board of Journal of Applied Psychology.
Harry Shipman, physics and astronomy, elected to national board
of directors, Harvard Alumni Association.
The University of Delaware Messenger, an alumni tabloid published
by the offices of Public Relations and Alumni Relations, received
a merit award May 28 from the Delaware chapter of the
International Association of Business Communicators. The
Messenger is mailed to more than 70,000 University alumni and
friends.
GRANTS
Martha A. Collins, international programs and special sessions,
$3,630 from Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, for "Performance and
Residency of Pilobolus."
From Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental
Control: Charles E. Epifanio, marine studies, $79,947 for
"Growth, Survival and Food Preference of Larval Weakfish in
Delaware Bay"; Timothy E. Targett, marine studies, $61,970 for
"Feeding, Growth and Survival of Juvenile Weakfish in Delaware
Bay"; and Malcolm H. Taylor, life and health sciences, $75,485
for "Environmental Control of Weakfish Reproduction."
Edward E. Eyler, physics and astronomy, an additional $8,250 from
National Science Foundation, for "High-Resolution UV and
Photoelectron Spectroscopy (REU)," bringing total funds awarded
to $12,375.
Ardeshir Faghri, civil engineering, $20,870 from Delaware
Department of Transportation, for "Establishment of a
Statistically Reliable Traffic Monitoring System for the State of
Delaware."
Joseph G. Farrell, marine studies, $4,995 from Delmarva Power,
for "Delaware Estuary Awareness: Coast Day 1992."
Charles M. Fortmann, with Steven S. Hegedus, energy conversion,
an additional $36,000 from National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
for "Stable, High Efficiency Amorphous Silicon-Based Solar Cells
with Low Hydrogen Content," bringing total funds awarded to
$667,970.
Conrado M. Gempesaw, with Ulrich C. Toensmeyer, food and resource
economics, $3,500 from Delaware Department of Agriculture, for
"An Examination of the Mid-Atlantic Market for Crawfish."
Conrado M. Gempesaw, with Catherine K. Halbrendt, food and
resource economics, $18,900 from Northeast Regional Aquaculture
Center, for "Alternative Marketing Options to Improve
Profitability of the Northeast Aquaculture Industry."
George W. Malone, animal science and agricultural biochemistry,
$1,000 from Delmarva Power, for "Use of Flowable Fill as a
Nutrient Barrier for Poultry House Floors."
Timothy F. Pfeiffer, marine studies, $56,794 from National
Science Foundation, for "Shipboard Scientific Support Equipment."
Thomas S. Ray, life and health sciences, $49,986 from National
Science Foundation, for "Computer Architectures for the Natural
Evolution of Machine Code."
William F. Ritter, agricultural engineering, $21,575 from the
National Geographic Society, for "Bioremediation: A
State-of-the-Art Assessment."
Roland R. Roth, entomology and applied ecology, $2,500 from U.S.
Department of Agriculture, for "Research Apprenticeship Program."
Jonathan H. Sharp, marine studies, $108,753 from National Science
Foundation, for "How to Measure Dissolved Organic Matter in
Seawater."
Rebecca J. Siders, urban affairs and public policy, $12,296 from
Delaware State Museums, for "John Dickinson Mansion HABS
Drawings."
James T. Sims, with Jeffry J. Fuhrmann, plant and soil sciences,
$6,021 from Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control, for "The Landscape Function of Prior
Converted Cropland Wetlands in Controlling Nonpoint Source
Pollution."
Nancy M. Targett, marine studies, an additional $41,998 from U.
S. Office of Naval Research, for "Natural Antifoulants and Their
Analogs: Applying Nature's Defense Strategies to the Problem of
Biofouling Control."
Herbert J. Waite, marine studies, $114,322 from U.S. Public
Health Service, for "Robust Protein Sealants from Mussel Byssus."
Cort J. Willmott, geography, an additional $46,000 from National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, for "The Use of
Multi-Channel Microwave Remote Sensing in Continental-Scale
Biogeochemical Studies: Linking Satellite Data to Models of
Hydrology, Terrestrial Ecosystem Processes and Trace Gas
Production."
John W. Bieber, Bartol Research Institute, an additional $188,683
from National Science Foundation, for "Cosmic Rays and the
Interplanetary Magnetic Field," bringing total funds awarded to
$540,683.
Mary S. Carberry, computer and information sciences, $179,916
from National Science Foundation, for "An Incremental Tripartite
Model of Consultation Dialogues and Negotiation Subdialogues."
From Delaware Potato Board: Robert B. Carroll, plant and soil
sciences, $2,000 for "Determination of the Cause of 'Early Dying'
of Delaware Potatoes"; Walter E. Kee, Cooperative Extension,
$1,400 for "NE-107 Potato Variety Evaluation"; Joanne J. Whalen,
Cooperative Extension, with Judith A. Hough-Goldstein, entomology
and applied ecology, $3,810 for "Colorado Potato Beetle
Management Program"; and Whalen, $1,824 for "Economics of
Colorado Potato Beetle Management Programs."
Ralph P. Ferretti, with Larry J. Kortering, educational studies,
$74,898 from U.S. Department of Education, for "Transitional and
Vocational Studies in Special Education."
Robert G. Hunsperger, electrical engineering, $22,000 from
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for "Graduate
Student Researchers Program."
Shinya Kikuchi, civil engineering, $27,501 from University of
Pennsylvania, for "Creation of Bus Transit System for Increased
Efficiency and Improved Level of Service."
David L. Kirchman, marine studies, $3,750 from National Science
Foundation for "REU: What Regulates Assimilation of Inorganic
Nitrogen by Heterotrophic Bacteria vs. Phytoplankton in the
Euphotic Zone?"
George W. Luther, marine studies, $10,000 from National Science
Foundation for "Geochemical Cycling of Sulfur and Associated
Trace Elements in Salt Marsh and Shelfbreak Sediments."
Stanley P. Owocki, Bartol Research Institute, an additional
$22,000 from National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for
"Graduate Student Researcher Program," bringing total funds
awarded to $44,000.
William W. Saylor, animal science and agricultural biochemistry,
$4,980 from Chr. Hansen's Biosystems, for "Effect of
Anticoccidial Drugs and Coccidial Infection on the Efficacy of a
Direct Fed Microbial Product in Broiler Chicken."
Jerold M. Schultz, chemical engineering, $10,000 from Du Pont Co.
and $10,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership
Program, for "Structure and Properties of PEKK-Based Matrices for
Advanced Composites."
Thomas R. Scott, psychology, $4,000 from National Science
Foundation, for "REU: Gustatory Responses in the Alert Monkey."
Janice A. Selekman, nursing, $32,614 from U.S. Public Health
Service, for "Professional Nurse Traineeship."
NEW ASSIGNMENTS
Anthony W. Baker Jr. has been named counselor trainee, Center for
Drug and Alcohol Studies.
William J. Cooper has been named assistant director, sponsored
programs administration.
Jacqueline G. Kerr has been named assistant director, Center for
Drug and Alcohol Studies.
Joe R. Zagar has been named senior programmer/analyst, marine
studies.
Chris Beebe has been named mate/ engineer, marine studies.
Andreas L. Durant and Jerold M. Huber have been appointed
security officers, public safety.
Ronald N. Kline has been appointed library technician.
Brian Thomas Taylor has been named technical aide,
Intercollegiate Athletics Program.
Amy L. Trefsger has been named technical secretary, chemical
engineering.
Margaret McFadien has been appointed visiting scholar, life and
health sciences.
Te Mure has been appointed visiting scholar, chemical
engineering.
Olivia M. Reinaud has been appointed visiting scholar, chemistry
and biochemistry.
Anthony W. Chandler has been hired as custodian A, plant
operations.
Gregory E. Johnson has been promoted to associate director,
Conferences and Centers-Newark.
Deborah Ann Frenzel has been promoted to records analyst,
investment accounting.
Patricia Hollobaugh has been promoted to administrative
assistant, general accounting.
Barbara Lynne Morris has been promoted to staff assistant, Dean
of Students Office.
Carol Ann Van Dyke has been promoted to senior administrative
assistant, general accounting.
Travis E. Davis has been promoted to grounds worker, plant
operations.
Beverly A. Clarke has transferred to senior secretary, University
Parallel Program-Wilmington.
Joyce Knisley has transferred to records specialist, Office of
the University Registrar.
Robert E. Rieman has been reclassified manager, continuing
education academic and student services.
Helen L. Dennison has been reclassified staff assistant,
engineering.
Matthew M. Shipp has been promoted/ reclassified campus director,
continuing education program development.
Geraldine E. Hubbard has been promoted/reclassified technical
secretary, chemical engineering.
Scott Kelsey has been promoted/ reclassified administrative
assistant, University libraries.
Ruth W. Leo has been promoted/ reclassified staff assistant,
marine studies.
Sheila F. Rollings has been promoted/ reclassified technical
secretary, marine studies.