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December 17, 1992
Faculty and staff
BOOKS
Penny L. Deiner, individual and family studies, Resources for Teaching
Children with Diverse Abilities: Birth Through Eight, second edition,
Harcourt, Brace & Jovanovich, 1993, Fort Worth.
J.A. Leo LeMay, Winterthur Professor of English, Did Pochahontas Save
Captain John Smith?, University of Georgia Press, 1992.
PUBLICATIONS
Evangelos M. Falaris, economics, with H. Elizabeth Peters of
University of Colorado, "Schooling Choices and Demographic Cycles,"
in Journal of Human Resources, vol. 27, no. 4, pages 551-574, fall
1992.
Robert G. Hunsperger, electrical engineering, with David K.T. Chu and
John D. Bierlein, "Piezoelectric and Acoustic Properties of Potassium
Titanyl Phosphate (KTP) and Its Isomorphs," in IEEE Transactions on
Ultrasonics Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control, vol. 39, no. 6,
November 1992.
Mark W. McLeod, history, "Nationalism and Religion in Vietnam: Phan
Boi Chau and the Catholic Question," in The International History
Review, vol. 14, no. 4, pages 661-680, November 1992.
Penny L. Deiner, individual and family studies, "Family Day Care and
Children with Disabilities," in Family Day Care: Current Research for
Informed Public Policy, Donald L. Peters, Amy Rextrew Professor of
Individual and Family Studies, and A. R. Pence, editors, pages
129-145, Teachers College Press.
PRESENTATIONS
Mary J. Wirth, chemistry and biochemistry, "Orientational Dynamics of
Adsorbates at Surfaces and Interfaces," invitational Clifford C. Hach
Lecture, University of Wyoming, Oct. 30, Laramie.
Dean C. Lomis, International Center emeritus, "The Turkish Genocide of
Kurds: Bad Conduct for a 'Europe-Aspiring' Middle-East Nation," at The
Kurdish Program, Nov. 21, Chicago; and "A Modern Approach to
Preparation for Ethnic Studies and Study Abroad," at Hellenic
College, Nov. 23, Boston.
John Kmetz, business administration, "Management Development in
Bulgaria During the Market-Economy Transition," to Academy of
International Business, Nov. 22, Brussels.
Steven K. Dentel, civil engineering, "Sludge Conditioning: Moving From
an Art to a Science," for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of
Greater Chicago, Nov. 19.
Sandra Carberry, computer and information sciences, "Modeling
Intention in Expert-Consultation Dialogues," to Department of Computer
Science, Washington University, Nov. 20, St. Louis.
Suresh G. Advani, mechanical engineering, "Non-isothermal Growth of
Bubbles in Polymeric Foams," and chaired symposium on cellular
plastics, at American Society of Mechanical Engineering winter annual
meeting, Nov. 13, Anaheim.
James E. Swasey, Longwood Graduate Program, "A Career in Public
Horticulture?," seminar for horticulture department, Colorado State
University, Dec. 3.
Elizabeth M. Bertera, individual and family studies, with Robert
Bertera of Du Pont Co., "Impact of Age on Behavioral Risk Factors in
the Workforce"; with Barbara Ward and Shannon DeLuca, "Spanish Tel-Med
Message on Breast Cancer," at American Public Health Association
annual conference, Nov. 8-12, Washington, D.C.; and "Assessing Health
Promotion Needs of Seniors: Linking Quantitative and Qualitative
Survey Results," at Gerontological Society of America annual meeting,
Nov. 18-22, Washington, D.C.
Cheng-Chi Wang, linguistics,"On Possessor Raising in Chinese," at
Research Forum, Linguistic Society of Hong Kong, Dec. 13.
MISCELLANEOUS
Sandra Carberry, computer and information sciences, named to the
editorial board of International Journal of Man-Machine Studies.
Penny L. Deiner, individual and family studies, named to board of
directors, Parent Information Center of Delaware Inc., and serves on
the Delaware Interagency and Parents Committee.
Ellen Pifer, English, invited to be distinguished visiting lecturer in
American literature, March 28-April 8, at universities of Helsinki and
Turku, Finland.
Judith Van Name, textiles, design and consumer economics, recognized
for outstanding service to the Association of Financial Counseling and
Planning Educators at its annual meeting in October.
GRANTS
Guy Alchon, history, $15,198 from The Aspen Institute, for "Reluctant
Government and Foundation Leadership in Social Policy: The Lessons of
Mary Van Kleeck and The Russell Sage Foundation."
Robert T. Allen, with Clifford B. Keil, entomology and applied
ecology, $19,982 from the Du Pont Co., for "Cooperative Graduate
Studies Initiative in Entomology and Applied Ecology."
Alan S. Andres, Delaware Geological Survey, $24,868 from Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, for
"Mapping Ground-Water Recharge Areas in the Inland Bays Area, A Test
Case."
Thomas B. Brill, chemistry and biochemistry, $150,000 from
Pennsylvania State University, for "Fast Reaction Kinetics and
Modelling of Energetic Material Combustion."
Belena S. Chapp, University Gallery, $1,200 from Delaware Humanities
Forum, for "South Africa: The Cordoned Heart."
L. Pamela Cook, mathematical sciences, from National Science
Foundation, $43,000 for graduate fellowship program.
Robert A. Dalrymple, civil engineering, $24,993 from Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, for
"Development of a Numerical Model to Predict the Equilibrium Beach
Profile (EBP) for Given Wave Conditions."
James M. Falk, marine studies, $19,716 from Delaware Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Control, for "Recreation Benefits
of the Delaware Coast: A Socio-Economic Analysis."
Henry C. Foley, with Michael T. Klein, chemical engineering, $24,400
from National Science Foundation, for "4th Engineering Foundation
Conference on Reaction Engineering for New Materials and Processes."
Alexander W. Fullerton, Bartol Research Institute, $5,000 from
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for "Wind Variability
of Rapidly Rotating B Supergiants."
Clifford B. Keil, with Charles E. Mason, entomology and applied
ecology, $30,000 from Ciba Geigy Corp. and $30,000 from state under
Delaware Research Partnership Program, for "European Corn Borer
Resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins."
Ralph E. Kleinman, with Thomas S. Angell, mathematical sciences, an
additional $74,521 from U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research,
for "Inverse and Control Problems in Electromagnetics," bringing total
funds awarded to $216,526.
Douglas C. Miller, marine studies, $60,000 from National Science
Foundation, for "Importance of Flow and Flux Micro-Environments to
Soft-Bottom Benthos."
John C. Nye, agriculture, $21,106 from U.S. Department of Agriculture,
for "Research Support Agreement Beneficial Insects Intro Research."
Jerold M. Schultz, chemical engineering, $25,000 from Du Pont Co. and
$10,000 from state, under Delaware Research Partnership Program, for
"Blending to Promote Barrier Properties of PET Films."
Jonathan A. Sharp, marine studies, $1,000 from Delaware River Basin
Commission, for "DRBC Workshop and Meetings."
James T. Sims, with Bruce L. Vasilas, plant and soil sciences, $35,474
from Delmarva Power and Light Co. and $32,000 from state, under
Delaware Research Partnership Program, for "Development and Evaluation
of a Management Strategy for the Use of Coal Ash as a Soil Amendment."
Deborah C. Smith, education, with William B. Moody, educational
development, $608,249 from Delaware Department of Public Instruction,
for "Developing Exemplary Instruction in Mathematics and Science."
Arthur J. Sundberg, marine studies, $4,124 from National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, for "NOAA Weather Radio Antenna
Maintenance 1992-93."
H. Don Tilmon, Cooperative Extension, $8,500 from U.S. Department of
Agriculture, for "Kenaf Poultry Litter Beef Cattle Feeding Trials."
Danilo Yanich, urban affairs and public policy, $111,757 from Delaware
Administrative Office of the Courts, for "An Examination of the
Processing and Delay of Civil Cases in the Superior Court of
Delaware."
NEW ASSIGNMENTS
Natalie F. Lamoreau has transferred to senior secretary, sponsored
programs.
Alan E. Start has been reclassified to coordinator, nursing.
Gareth E. Tonnessen has been reclassified to accountant, marine
studies.
James Cleaver and Donald E. Filbert have been reclassified to senior
electronics technicians, chemistry and biochemistry.
Donna A. Borden and Shawn M. Hart have been promoted/reclassified to
managers, Network and Systems Services.
David J. Greback and Edwin Phillips have been promoted/reclassified to
junior systems programmers, Network and Systems Services.
Edward J. Pochomis has been promoted/reclassified to supervisor,
Network and Systems Services.
Ronald W. Reisor has been promoted/ reclassified to assistant
director, Network and Systems Services.
Gail V. Brittingham has been promoted/reclassified to office
coordinator, Black American Studies Program.
Gail E. Manogue has been promoted/ reclassified to administrative
assistant, physical education, athletics and recreation.
Barbara C. Talley has been promoted/ reclassified to senior
administrative assistant, bookstore.
Christine M. Vitale has been promoted/ reclassified to senior
administrative assistant, Network and System Services.