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October 13, 1994
Faculty and Staff
BOOKS
Janet B. Johnson, political science and international relations,
with R.A. Joslyn, Political Science Research Methods, third
edition, Congressional Quarterly Press.
PUBLICATIONS
James S. Paik, food science, "Predictive Models for Estimation of
Flavor Sorption by Packaging Polymers," in Proceedings of
Interactions Foods-Packaging Materials Symposium, Royal Society
of Chemistry, London.
K.L. Kotula and Y. Wang, food science, "Characterization of
Broiler Meat Quality Factors as Influenced by Feed Withdrawal
Time," in Journal of Applied Poultry Research, vol. 3, no. 2,
pages 103-110.
Francis Poole, library, "Tangier: Sanctuary of Non-Interference,"
in International Quarterly, summer 1994.
Steven Hegedus, energy conversion, with John Byrne and Young-Doo
Wang, urban affairs and public policy, "Photovoltaics as a Demand-
side Management Technology: An Analysis of Peak-Shaving and
Direct Load Control Options," in Progress in Photovoltaics, vol.
2, no. 3, page 235, 1994.
S.L. Cooper, H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Chemical Engineering,
with graduate student F. Lim and H.B. Lin, R.W. Hergenrother,
J.H. Silver, J.-C. Lin and T.W Brodhagen of University of
Wisconsin, "Ex-Vivo Blood Compatibility of Silicone-Containing
Biomaterials," in Journal of Materials Science: Materials in
Medicine, vol. 5, pages 207-213; with Lim and C.Z. Yang of
University of Wisconsin, "Synthesis, Characterization and Blood
Compatibility of Polydimethylsiloxane Polyurea-Urethanes," in
Biomaterials, vol. 15, pages 408-416; with J.-C. Lin, "Plasma
Surface Modification of the Inner Surface of LDPE Tubing for
Biomedical Applications," in Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Applied Polymer Symposium, vol. 54, pages 157-166; and with R.J.
Goddard of University of Wisconsin, "Polyurethane Cationomers
with Pendant Trialkylammonium Groups: Effects of Ion Content,
Alkyl Group and Neutralizing Anion," in Journal of Polymer
Science, vol. 32, pages 1557-1571.
PRESENTATIONS
Leslie F. Goldstein, political science and international
relations, "Centripetal Courts and Centrifugal States: U.S.
Supreme Court (1790-1860) and Euopean Court of Justice (1958-
1994), at Comparative Judicial Studies Group of International
Political Science Association Conference, Aug. 16-18, Florence,
Italy; and panel discussant, "Feminist Jurisprudent," at American
Political Science Association annual meeting, Sept. 1-3, New
York.
John L. Burmeister, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
and Biochemistry, "Ambidentate Ligands-The Schizophrenics of
Coordination Chemistry" and "Good Teachers versus Good Teaching,"
keynote address, at dedication of Cheray Science Hall, St.
Michael's College, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Colchester, Vt.
Barry Morstain, urban affairs and public policy, "The Neglected
Multi-Functional Power of Univariate Analyses: Potential EEO
Considerations in a Civil Service Context" and "The 'Selling' of
Performance Appraisal Systems: Strategies to Overcome Intra-
Organizational Barriers," at International Personnel Management
Association Assessment Council annual conference, June 27-28,
Charleston, S.C.; and "Legal Implications of Human Resource
Decisions: The Joining of Measurement, Merit and EEO Principles,"
at American Society of Public Administration national conference,
July 24, Kansas City, Mo.
Eileen Smitheimer, theatre, sound designer for Hope Repertory
Theatre's productions of 42nd Street, Trip to Bountiful and
Twelfth Night.
Anil Shukla, chemistry and biochemistry, with graduate student
Rahul Chawia, postdoctoral fellow Ron Tosh and Jean Futrell,
Willis F. Harrington Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
"Collision-Induced Dissociation of Low Energy Ions: Electronic
Excitation and Lifetimes," at 13th International Mass
Spectrometry Conference, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, Budapest.
Timothy F. Brooks, dean of students, "A Gathering Storm: Legal
Issues Concerning Students with Disabilities," at Legal Issues in
Higher Education Conference, Oct. 3-4, University of Vermont; and
"Best Practices: In Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention," at
National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention in Higher
Education, Sept. 29, Washington, D.C.
Dallas G. Hoover, food science, with graduate student E.H.
Styler, "Lipid Composition of Heat-Injured Cell Suspension and
Root Microsomes of Daucus carota L.," at Institute of Food
Technologists annual meeting, June 25-29, Atlanta.
SERVICE AND AWARDS
Ron Martin, geology, nominated for president of the North
American Micropaleontological Society.
Marian L. Palley, political science and international relations,
as a contributor to The Policy Studies Encyclopedia, shares the
Aaron Wildavsky Book Award, which is presented by the Policy
Studies Organization for best book in 1993-94.
George F.W. Haenlein, Cooperative Extension, represented the U.S.
at the International Dairy Federation meeting held in September
at University of Naples Experiment Station, Bella, Italy.
Three colleagues in the College of Agricultural Sciences were
recognized recently for contributions to the college: Dallas
Hoover, food science, for mastery of subject matter, sensitivity
to concerns of students and ability to broaden student
perspective of the discipline; Roland Roth, entomology and
applied ecology, for outstanding academic advisement; and
Anastasia Chirnside, agricultural engineering, for positive
contribution in the laboratory quality assurance/quality control
program in water and waste management research. Michael
Stapleton, a doctoral student in plant and soil sciences,
received the William J. Benton Award for outstanding graduate
student research.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
20 years
Ramona L. Adams, billing, collection and insurance, Oct. 16,
1974.
Margrit L. Hadden, continuing education-professional and non-
credit programs, Oct. 18, 1974
15 years
Harold R. Blackburn, facilities management, heating and cooling
services, Oct. 15, 1979
Sarah K. Buchanan, energy conversion, Oct. 15, 1979
Thomas E. White, sponsored programs administration, Oct. 15, 1979
Danilo Yanich, urban affairs and public policy, Oct. 16, 1979
10 years
Alan Scott Andres, Delaware Geological Survey, Oct. 16, 1984
Linda C. Boyd, urban affairs and public policy, Oct. 15, 1984
Paige D. Seppanen, public safety, Oct. 15, 1984
5 years
Richard Henry Duggan, English, Oct. 16, 1989
Susan A. Meyer, Student Health Services, Oct. 16, 1989
Herbert M. Turner, institutional research and planning, Oct. 16,
1989
GRANTS
From U.S. Department of Education: Lin G. Alessi and Joseph P.
Manley, academic services, $174,087 for "Student Support Services
Program, 1994-95"; and Beth A. Mineo, applied science and
engineering, $620,000 for "Delaware Assistive Technology
Initiative."
Mark A. Barteau, catalytic science and technology, additional
$7,500 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for
"Catalytic Synthesis of Ketenes."
From National Science Foundation: John W. Bieber and Paul E.
Evenson, Bartol Research Institute, $22,050 for "Solar and
Heliospheric Studies with Antarctic Cosmic Ray Observations";
Michael J. Chajes, civil engineering, $29,567 for "Development
and Evaluation of Composite Beams"; Stuart L. Cooper, H. Rodney
Sharp Professor of Engineering, $184,000 for "Pathogenesis of
Device-Related Infections"; Nobuhisa Kobayashi, applied coastal
research, $51,273 for "Breaking Wave Velocities and Shear Stress
in Surf and Swash Zone"; Dennis A. Schaff, plant and soil
sciences, $50,000 for "Cytokinin Synthesis in Plants"; Barbara A.
Williams, physics and astronomy, $40,086 from for "Neutral
Hydrogen in Poor and Compact Groups of Galaxies"; and Gary P.
Zank, Bartol Research Institute, $62,500 for "NSF Young
Investigator."
John S. Boyer, E.I. DuPont Professor of Marine Biochemistry,
$141,000 from U.S. Department of Agriculture for "Ovary Starch
and the Early Development of Maize Ears During Drought."
Alexander H. Cheng, civil engineering, $422,857 from U.S. Agency
for International Development for "Monitoring and Modeling of
Saltwater Intrusion, Implemented to Gaza Strip and Morocco."
Thomas M. Church and Kathryn M. Conko, marine studies, $15,055
from state of Maryland for "Fall-Line Trace Metal Loadings to the
Chesapeake Bay."
L. Pamela Cook-Ioannidis and John H. Schueunemeyer, mathematical
sciences, $26,010 from DuPont Co. for "Statistical Internship."
Patrick M. Gaffney, marine studies, $40,412 from Rutgers
University for "Genetic Monitoring of Hybrid Crosses."
From U.S. Department of Energy: Richard J. Geider, marine
studies, $85,419 for "Control of Light Saturated Photosynthesis
by the Concentration and Activity of Ribulose Biophosphate
Carboxylase"; David L. Kirchman, marine studies, $98,917 for
"Degradation of Particulate Organic Matter in Coastal Oceans: The
Chitinase System at a Molecular Level"; Fadil Santosa,
mathematical sciences, $39,101 for "Efficient Algorithms for
Large-Scale Optimization with Applications to Inverse Problems";
and Robert H. Wood, chemistry and biochemistry, $90,336 for
"Thermodynamic Properties of Aqueous Solutions at Supercritical
Temperatures and Pressures."
George Hadjipanayis, physics and astronomy, $10,620 from Inland
Steel Co. for "Novel Magnetic Materials Prepared by Mechanical
Alloying."
From Delaware Deprtment of Health and Social Services: Catherine
K. Halbrendt, food and resource economics, $500 for "A Marketing
Study of Delaware's Congregate Meal Program"; and Edward C.
Ratledge, urban affairs and public policy, $3,051 for "Data
Gathering on Parents and Staff of Participating Child Care
Centers."
James A. Inciardi and Dorothy Lockwood, drug and alcohol studies,
$842,102 from National Institutes of Health, National Institute
on Drug Abuse for "A Therapeutic Community Work Release Center
for Inmates."
Vic Klemas, marine studies, $24,043 from University of Scranton
for "RVI: Remote Sensing of Methane Emissions from Typha
Wetlands."
Charles E. Mason, entomology and applied ecology, additional
$8,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for
"Identification of Plant Volatiles Most Attractive to Egg Laying
Corn Borer Moths."
James B. Mehl, physics and astronomy, $19,452 from U.S.
Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and
Technology for "Reentrant Electromagnetic Resonator for
Dielectric Constant Determination."
Robin W. Morgan, animal science and agricultural biochemistry,
additional $7,500 from state under Delaware Research Partnership
program for "Development of Recombinant Poultry Vaccines."
James E. Pizzuto, geology, $5,339 from University of Cincinnati
for "Vibracoring at Slaughter Beach."
Evelyn Satinoff, psychology, $44,853 from Alzheimer's Association
for "Circadian Rhythms in Old Rats After Fetal SCN Transplants."
From National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Joseph R.
Scudlark and Thomas M. Church, marine studies, $24,000 for
"Atmospheric Integrated Research Monitoring Network (AIRMON)
Through Analysis of Precipitation Samples"; J. Herbert Waite,
marine studies, $199,930 "Silencing Expression of the Byssus in
Zebra Mussels"; and Xiao-Hai Yan, marine studies, $66,000 for
"Application of Altimeter Data to Dynamic Studies of Large- Scale
Processes in the Tropical Pacific Ocean."
Donald L. Sparks, plant and soil sciences, $5,000 from DuPont Co.
for "Soil Science Graduate Student Fellowship."
Joy G. Sparks and Mary B. Almon, Cooperative Extension, $4,000
from Delaware Department of Public Safety for "Seaford
Collaboration for Youth."
Scott G. Stevens and Katharine Schneider, English Language
Institute, $92,691 from Georgetown University for "Central
American Peace Scholarship Program-Summer."
Nancy M. Targett, marine studies, $67,472 from U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency for "Factors Influencing Production of
Biogenically Derived Organohalogens in a Marine Worm."
John F. Wehmiller, geology, and David E. Krantz, marine studies,
$16,260 from Coastal Carolina University for "Amino Acid Dating
Analysis."
James E. Swasey, plant and soil sciences, $276,760 from the
Longwood Foundation Inc. to fund the Longwood Graduate Program in
Public Horticulture Administration.