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June 23, 1994
Faculty and staff
BOOKS
Marvin Zuckerman, psychology, Behavioral Expressions and
Biosocial Bases of Sensation Seeking, Cambridge University Press,
New York, 1994.
PUBLICATIONS
Alexander H-D. Cheng, civil engineering, with graduate student P.
Sidauruk and Y. Abousleiman of University of Oklahoma,
"Approximate Inversion of the Laplace Transform," in Mathematica
Journal, vol. 4, no. 2, pages 76-82, 1994; and with graduate
student L. Cui, V. Kaliakin, civil engineering, Abouseleiman and
J-C. Roegiers of University of Oklahoma, "Finite Element Analyses
of Anisotropic Poroelastic Problems," in Computer Methods and
Advances in Geomechanics, Proceedings of Eighth International
Conference, May 22-28, Morgantown, W.Va., vol. 2, pages 1567-
1572.
Charles E. Mason, entomology and applied ecology, with Ronald F.
Romig of West Chester State University and Lloyd E. Wendel and
Leeda A. Wood of USDA-APHIS PPPQ Biocontrol Laboratory, Mission,
Texas, "Distribution and Abundance of Larval Parasitoids of
European Corn Borer (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in the East Central
United States," in Environmental Entomology, vol. 23, no. 2,
pages 521-531, 1994.
Laurence S. Seidman, economics, "Pay the Hospital Bills with a
Credit Card," in The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 4, 1994, page
A9.
K.V. Steiner and J.W. Gillespie Jr., composite materials, with
graduate student I. Howie, visiting undergraduate student E.
Faude and visiting researcher R. Don, "Cut and Refeed Mechanisms
and Control for a Robotic Thermoplastic Tape Placement Head," in
Proceedings of the 39th International SAMPE Symposium and
Exhibition, April 11-14, Anaheim, Calif.
Theodore E.D. Braun, foreign languages and literatures,
"Democracy and Anti-Democracy in La Nouvelle Heloise," in
Lectures de La Nouvelle Heloise/ Reading La Nouvelle Heloise
Today, Ourida Mostefai, editor, Association Nord-Americaine des
Etudes Jean-Jacques Rousseau, series Pensee libre, no. 4, pages
39-46.
PRESENTATIONS
Janice H. Carlson, art conservation, "Preparations for NEB:
Winterthur's Experience with Materials Testing, Passive
Scavengers and Monitors," at Conference on Exhibitions and
Conservation, Scottish Society for Conservation and Restoration,
April 22, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Alberto A. Tagle, art conservation, "Scanning Electron Microscopy
and X-Ray Microanalysis Study of Prehispanic Metal Objects Found
in Eastern Cuba," at Materials Issues in Art and Archaeology IV,
May 20, Cancun, Mexico.
K.V. Steiner and J.W. Gillespie Jr., composite materials, with
research associate R.F. Eduljee and graduate student X. Huang,
"Ultrasonic NDE Techniques to Evaluate Matrix Cracking in BMI
Composite Laminates," at Mesostructures and Mesomechanics in
Fibre Composites, May 16, Toronto.
E.L. Quarantelli, Disaster Research Center, "Disasters and
Catastrophes: Their Conditions in and Consequences for Social
Development," at International Seminar on Society and Disaster
Prevention, Feb. 23, Mexico City; "Future Disaster Trends and
Policy Implications for Developing Countries," at UN conference
on natural disaster reduction, May 25, Yokohama, Japan; and
chairperson of session on "The Means for Mitigating the Risks,"
at U.S. Natural Hazards Symposium, Nov. 3, Washington, D.C.
Joanne M. Nigg, Disaster Research Center, "Response to the 1994
Northridge, Calif., Earthquake," invited presentation at 16th
annual National Hurricane Conference, March 11, New Orleans; and
"The 1994 Northridge Earthquakes: Societal Impacts and Emergency
Response," at George Washington University, March 14, Washington,
D.C.
Douglas Tuttle, public safety, "Access Control Applications of
Campus Card Systems" and "Current Federal Regulations Regarding
Campus Security Programs," at Eastern Association of Campus
Auxiliary Services annual conference, June 6-7, Quebec City.
Bryant F. Tolles Jr., history and art history, "The Grand Resort
Hotels of the White Mountains: Architecture, History and
Anecdotes," Rabb Lecture Series, Society of Architectural
Historians, New England chapter, May 31, Boston Public Library.
Allan L. McCutcheon, sociology, with Maria Nawojczyk of Nicolaus
Copernicus University, Poland, "Public Sentiment Toward Legalized
Abortion: A Comparative Analysis of American and Polish
Catholics," at World Association for Public Opinion Research and
American Association for Public Opinion Research joint meeting,
May 13, Danvers, Maine; with Jacques A. Hagenaars of University
of Tilburg, an invited paper, "Latent Loglinear Models for Cross-
National and Cross-Temporal Comparisons," at symposium on
applications of latent trait and latent class models in the
social sciences, May 16, Sankelmark, Germany; "Latent Loglinear
Models for Comparative Social Research," at University of
Utrecht, June 10, The Netherlands; and, a seminar on social
science methodology, "Latent Class Analysis and Loglinear Models
with Latent Variables," at European Interuniversity Graduate
School of Psychometrics and Sociometrics, June 13-16, Tilburg
University, The Netherlands.
Victor N. Kaliakin, civil engineering, with Jianchao Li of Valley
Forge Laboratories, "Application of Improved Zero-Thickness
Interface Element to Geosynthetically Reinforced Soil
Structures," at Eighth International Conference on Computer
Methods and Advances in Geomechanics, May 22-28, Morgantown,
W.Va.
Several members of the Office of Institutional Research and
Planning presented papers at the Association for Institutional
Research forum, May 27-June 2, New Orleans. Michael Middaugh,
"Interinstitutional Comparison of Instructional Costs and
Productivity by Academic Discipline: A National Study"; Middaugh,
Dale Trusheim and Karen Bauer, a preconference workshop, "Theory
and Practice of Institutional Research"; Trusheim with Rajaram
Gana, "How Much Can Financial Aid Increase the Probability of
Freshman Enrollment"; and Bauer, a workshop, "Longitudinal
Assessment of Academic and Social Gains in College and University
Students."
E. Elizabeth Weston, library, "Methods for Collecting, Processing
Providing Access to Electronic Sericals," at North American
Serials Interst Group meeting, June 2-5, Vancouver, British
Columbia.
Tsu-Wei Chou, Jerzy L. Nowinski Professor of Mechanical
Engineering, "Computer Synthesis of Fiber Architecture and
Properties on Textile Structural Composites," at international
workshop on Computer Synthesis of Structure and Properties of
Advanced Composites, May 7-14, Moscow.
Suzanne Cherrin, women's studies, "Teaching Global Women's
Studies," at National Women's Studies Association conference,
July 16, Iowa State University, Ames.
John G. Elias, electrical engineering, with David Northmore,
psychology, and graduate student Samer Meshreki, "Wide-Range
Variable Dynamics Using Switched Capacitor Neuromorphs," at
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers International
Symposium on Circuits and Systems, May, London.
Frank B. Murray, H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Educational Studies
and Psychology, discussant, "A Critical View of Critical-Thinking
Instruction," at 24th annual symposium, Jean Piaget Society, June
2-4, Chicago.
SERVICE AND AWARDS
M. Andrew Fields, finance, reappointed to editorial board of the
Mid-Atlantic Journal of Business.
Frank B. Murray, H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Educational Studies
and Psychology, attended a board of directors meeting for the
Holmes Group, June 10-12, Washington, D.C. The Holmes Group is a
consortium of 97 universities that seeks to improve teacher
education through restructuring of schools and colleges of
education. He also attended an advisory board meeting for the
Center for the Development of Teaching, Educational Development
Center, June 1, Boston.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
40 Years
Harold "Tubby" Raymond, physical education, intercollegiate
athletics, July 7, 1954
25 years
Judith Ann Fingerle, psychology, June 30, 1969
Susan Lee, foreign student and scholar services, July 1, 1969
Victor Lotrich, life and health sciences, July 1, 1969
John J. O'Neill, recreation and intramural program, July 1,
1969
20 years
Lee Anderson, marine studies, July 1, 1974
Shirley Becker, student center, July 1, 1974
Linda Brittingham, marine studies, July 1, 1974
Sherrie Lynn Foti, career planning and placement, July 1, 1974
David Frey, plant and soil science, July 1, 1974
Cindy Ann Waksmonski, arts and science, July 1, 1974
15 years
Catricia L. Jones, bookstore, July 2, 1979
Marilyn Prime, student center, July 1, 1979
Bobby Lee Robbins, plant operations, electrical shop, July 3,
1979
10 years
Elizabeth Albany, theatre, July 2, 1984
William Clark, development, July 1, 1984
Patricia Dorey, Parallel Program, Georgetown, June 27, 1984
Nora Ann Faust, housing and residence life, June 25, 1984
Jacquelyn Goodwin, development, July 2, 1984
5 years
Deborah Auger, urban affairs and public poilicy, July 1, 1989
Peter Brakhage, theatre, July 1, 1989
Biliana Cicin-Sain, marine studies, July 1, 1989
Micaela Corradin, continuing education, professional and non-
credit programs, July1, 1989
Sharon Door, admissions, July 1, 1989
Ann Esdale, library, July 3, 1989
Robert Knecht, marine studies, July 1, 1989
Joan Barchi Odel, office of the vice president, July 1, 1989
Gary Simpson, plant and soil science, July 12, 1989
Kathleen Tierney, sociology, July 1, 1989
Dyanne Westerberg, Student Health Services, July 1, 1989
Daryl Whittington, plant and soil science, July 1, 1989
GRANTS
From National Science Foundation: Paul D. Amer, computer and
information sciences, $74,899 for "Partial Order Transport
Service"; Kenneth E. Barner and Richard A. Foulds, applied
science and engineering, $469,781 for "Engaging, Recruiting, and
Retaining Students with Disabilities in Science, Engineering and
Mathematics"; John W. Bieber and Paul A. Evenson, Bartol Research
Institute, $210,697 for "Solar and Heliospheric Studies with
Antarctic Cosmic Ray Observations"; George W. Luther, marine
studies, $155,000 for "Collaborative Research: Gaseous Sulfur
Intercomparison Experiment (GASIE)"; Sheella Mierson, life and
health sciences, $5,000 for "REU Supplement to `Transport
Mechanisms in Mammalian Taste Transduction'"; Stanley P. Owocki,
Bartol Research Institute, $69,000 for "Radiation Hydrodynamics
of Winds from Hot Stars"; and Jonathan H. Sharp, marine studies,
$164,464 for "How to Measure Dissolved Organic Matter in
Seawater."
Biliana Cicin-Sain and Robert W. Knecht, marine studies, $20,000
from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for "Ocean
Governance Symposium-Moving Ahead on Ocean Governance: Practical
Applications Guided by Long-Range Vision."
Henry C. Foley, catalytic science and technology, $45,000 from
DuPont Co. for "Supported Carbogenic Membranes: Robust Composites
for Small Molecule Separations and Catalytic Reaction."
Robert P. Gilbert, Unidel Professor of Mathematical Sciences,
$15,000 from U.S. Office of Naval Research for "Inverse Problems
for Shallow Oceans."
Charles A. MacArthur, educational studies, $149,991 from U.S.
Department of Education for "Hypermedia Textbooks: Instructional
Design Features that Support Learning by Secondary Students with
Learning Disabilities."
James MacDonald, physics and astronomy, $6,764 from Bartol
Research Institute for "Spatial Structures in the Atmosphere and
Wind of Stars."
Ramiro Martinez Jr., drug and alcohol studies, $49,948 from
University of Kentucky for "School Experiences and Adolescent
Substance Abuse."
William H. Mattaeus, Bartol Research Institute, $310,000 from
National Aeronautics and Space Administration for "Particle
Acceleration, Transport, and Turbulence in Cosmic and
Heliospheric Physics."
Cynthia A. Robbins, drug and alcohol studies, $143,789 from
University of Kentucky for "School Experiences and Adolescent
Substance Abuse."
Roland R. Roth, entomology and applied ecology, $2,500 from U.S.
Department of Agriculture for "USDA 1994 Research Apprenticeship
Program."
Janice A. Selekman, nursing, $40,488 from Public Health Service
for "Professional Nurse Traineeships."
Colin Thorpe, chemistry and biochemistry, $14,903 from Public
Health Service for "Small Instrumentation Grant."
Ferris Webster, marine studies, $50,457 from George Mason
University for "Assessment of the EOSDIS Core System from the
Point of View of Ocean Science Users.
From U.S. Department of the Interior for FY94 Delaware State
Water Research Institute Program: Herbert E. Allen, civil
engineering, $14,000 for "Changes in Potential Behavior of Heavy
Metals Discharged to Receiving Waters"; Alexander H-D. Cheng,
civil engineering, and Alan S. Andres, Delaware Geological
Survey, $17,000 for "Groundwater Modeling for Wellhead Protection
under Hydrological and Geological Uncertainties; Thomas M. Church
and Joseph R. Scudlark, marine studies, $14,000 for "An
Assessment of the Wet Disposition Flux of Toxic Trace Metals to
the Delaware, Rehoboth, and Indian River Estuaries: Spatial and
Temporal Trends"; John E. A. Mackenzie, food and resource
economics, and Carmine C. Balascio, agricultural engineering,
$18,000 for "GIS Analysis of Nitrates in Groundwater"; John C.
Nye, Water Resources Center, $9,527 for "Delaware Water Resources
Administration/Publications"; James E. Pizzuto and John A.
Madsen, geology, $14,000 for "Using Digital Ground Penetrating
Radar to Measure Contaminant Mixing Parameters in Alluvial
Aquifers"; and William F. Ritter, agricultural engineering,
$14,000 for "Cropping Systems to Reduce Nitrate Contamination of
Ground Water."