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| Vol. 18, No. 12 | Nov. 19, 1998 |
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| Vol. 18, No. 12 | Nov. 19, 1998 |
Ray Miller Jr., English, and James F. McCloy, Phantom of the Pines: More Tales of the Jersey Devil, Middle Atlantic Press, 1999.The late Charles Bohner and Dean Dougherty, English, Short Fiction: Classic and Contemporary, fourth edition, Prentice-Hall, 1999.
Mark J. Miller, political science and international relations, "International Migration and Global Security," in Redefining Security: Population Movements and National Security, Nana Poku and David T. Graham, editors, Praeger, Westport, Conn.Scott F. Mason, student center, "For Professionals: Getting Yourself and Your Students Involved in CO-OP: Education + Empowerment = Success," in Campus Activities Programming, pages 49-52, September 1998.
James MacDonald, physics and astronomy, with M. Hernanz and J. Jose, "Evolutionary Calculations of Carbon Dredge-up in Helium Envelope White Dwarfs," in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, vol. 296, no. 3, pages 523-530.
Larry Peterson, music, "Messiaen and Surrealism: A Study of His Poetry," in Messiaen's Language of Mystical Love, Garland Publishing, October 1998.
Theodore E.D. Braun, foreign langauges and literatures, "Voltaire's Zadig, Chaos Theory and the Problem of Determination vs. Free Will," in Studies of 18th-Century Culture, vol. 27, pages 195-207, 1998.
Sheldon D. Pollack, accounting, "The Politics of Taxation," in Handbook of Government Budgeting, Roy Meyers, editor, Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1999.
David Pong, history, "China's Defense Modernization and the Revenue of the Maritime Customs Service, 1875-79," in Tradition and Metamorphosis in Modern Chinese History: Essays in Honor of Prof. Kwang-ching Liu's 75th Birthday, vol. 2, pages 979-1006, Institute of Modern History, Academia Sinica, Taipei.
A. Julian Valbuena, Elias Ahuja Professor of Spanish, "El Texto de Hado y Divisa de Leonido y Marfisa y los Manuscritos de la Biblioteca Nacional de Madrid," in Archivum Calderonianum. Texto e Imagen en Calderon, pages 272-280, Manfred Tietz, editor, Stuttgart.
S.B. Woo, physics and astronomy, "Our Joint Quest for Political Clout," at Committee of 100 annual convention, June 6, San Francisco. The address was taped by C-Span and later broadcast nationwide during prime time.Mary P. Richards, English, "Historical and Ecclesiastical Controversy in 'Seasons for Fasting,'" at South Atlantic Modern Language Association annual meeting, Nov. 6, Atlanta.
George C. Hadjipanayis, physics and astronomy, recently gave invited talks at the following meetings: NANO 98 Conference, June 15-19, Stockholm; Rare Earth Workshop, Aug. 30-Sept. 5, Dresden; International Conference on Mossbauer for Materials, Sept. 6-11, Bratislava, Republic of Slovakia; and Greek Physical Society annual meeting, Sept. 15-16, University of Ioannina, Greece.
Judi Provencal and Harry Shipman, physics and astronomy, presented papers at the 11th European Workshop on White Dwarf Stars, June 29, University of Troms, Norway: "The Spectrum of the White Dwarf Star Procyon B Obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope"; with Martin Van Kerkwijk and Mikael Sahrling of California Technical University, "G35-26: A Progress Report on a Massice DAZQ White Dwarf Star"; Provencal, "Helium and Carbon in Hot DB White Dwarf Stars"; and Shipman, "White Dwarf Stars from HIPPARCOS."
Ivo Dominguez, foreign languages and literatures, "Las Siete Partidas Como Fuente de Investigacion Literaria," at 68th annual convention of South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Nov. 6-7, Atlanta.
Hilton Brown, Harriet Baily Professor of Museum Studies, Art, Art History and Art Conservation, exhibited two paintings in the GALA Visual Arts Invitational Exhibition, June 5-26, Philadelphia; presented two lectures, "Traditional Materials and Techniques of Western Sculpture" and "Traditional Materials and Techniques of Western Painting," Sept. 16 and 23, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; a lecture and painting demonstration, "Effets de Neige: Impressionists in Winter-Their Painting Materials and Techniques," Oct. 9, Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.; an invited lecture, "Looking at Paintings-How Were They Made?" at Delaware Art Museum, Nov. 10, Wilmington; and a painting in the invitational show "Coming Out," at William Way Center, Oct. 5-Nov. 27, Philadelphia.
Harry Shipman, physics and astronomy, with Valerie Bergeron of Delaware Technical and Community College, "Long Term Projects in Introductory College Science Courses," at Biennial Conference on Chemistry Education, Aug. 10-13, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; and a workshop, "Teaching Science and Religion with Active, Student-Centered Learning Techniques," at Science and Religion Boston Workshop, June 13-17, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Monika Shafi, foreign languages and literatures, "Points of (No) Return: Home and Displacement in Recent Novels by Jeannette Lander and Waltraud Mitgutsch," at Women in German 24th conference, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, Aptos, Calif.
Ed Okonowicz, public relations, with Keith and Pat Gibson, Virginia Military Institute, "An Evening of 19th-Century Song and Storytelling," community program, Nov. 6-7, Raphine, Va.
Several members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy presented papers at the American Astronomical Society meeting, June 8-11, San Diego: Harry Shipman, "The Shapley Program From its Beginnings to 1985"; Shipman and Judi Provencal, "The Spectrum of the White Dwarf Star Procyon B Obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope"; Barbara A. Williams, "Neutral Hydrogen in Hickson Compact Groups"; and Shipman, W.J. Letts, N. Brickhouse and Z. Dagher, "College Student Learning about Theory, Evidence and the Interface Between Science and Religion in an Astronomy Course."
Peter G. Roe, anthropology, was appointed contributing editor for the Spanish language newspaper El Mundo in San Juan. His duties include writing articles on topics related to pre-Columbian archaeology of the New World and archaeology of the Caribbean and Puerto Rico for the Sunday supplement.Barbara Williams, physics and astronomy, and graduate student Mona Philhower facilitated a two-day workshop on active learning techniques at the University of Massachusetts, July 16-17.
Mary P. Richards, English, was appointed to the Newark Arts Alliance board and named board member and secretary of the Delaware Chamber Music Festival.
Gail V. Brittingham, Black American Studies Program, Nov. 25, 1968
Jack Edgar Lynn, Public Safety, Nov. 22, 1973James E. Phillips, energy conversion, Dec. 1, 1973
S. Derby Walker, Agriculture Research and Education Center, Dec. 1, 1973
Anna P. Ciulla, medical technology, Dec. 1, 1978Ruth E. Evans, Student Health Services, Nov. 20, 1978
David M. Guhl, residential and conference facilities, Nov. 20, 1978
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Betty I. Chenoweth, occupational health and safety, Nov. 28, 1983
Mary S. Chapman, Student Health Services, Nov. 21, 1988Martha Wilson, Facilities Management, building services, Nov. 21, 1988
Karen L. D'Amato, general accounting, Nov. 28, 1988
Sandra L. Davis, animal care, Nov. 28, 1988
D. Miller-Lewandowski, Dining Services, Dec. 1, 1988
Marion Louise Royer, individual and family studies, Dec. 1, 1993Patricia Simpson, materials science, Nov. 29, 1993
From Lockheed Saunders Inc.: $586,594 for the project entitled "Advanced Telecommunications/ Information Distribution Research Program" under the direction of Paul D. Amer, computer and information sciences; Charles G. Boncelet Jr., electrical and computer engineering; Neal C. Gallagher, Charles Black Evans Professor of Electrical Engineering; Errol L. Lloyd, computer and information sciences; and Adarshpal S. Sethi, computer and information sciences.Herbert E. Allen and Yujun Yin, civil and environmental engineering, $112,310 from International Copper Association Ltd., for "Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Soil: Prediction of Porewater Concentrations and Bioavailability of Heavy Metals to Soil Plants and Animals."
Beth G. Anderson, Education Resource Center, $1,000 from Delaware Department of Education for "New Castle County Delaware Learning Resource System (DLRS) Center XX."
A. Scott Andres, Delaware Geological Survey, $15,000 from Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife, for "Geologic History and Ground-water Geology of the Great Cypress Swamp."
Timothy K. Barnekov, Center for Community Development and Family Policy, $40,000 from state Office of the Budget, for "Evaluation of the Medicaid Model; Benchmarking/Kids Count; and Evaluation of Statewide Programs."
Lawrence P. Donnelley, international programs and special sessions, $983,413 from U.S. Agency for International Development for "Proposal to Strengthen Private Enterprises in Slavonia and Baranya in Croatia."
Marlene G. Emara, animal and food sciences, $300,000 from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, for "DNA Marker Technology in Commercial Broiler Breeder Selection Programs."
Ronald C. Jester, Cooperative Extension, $4,000 from New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health for "Delaware Agricultural Health Project."
Laurence S. Kalkstein, geography, $24,501 from Center for the Inland Bays for "A Determination of Atmospheric Sources of Inorganic Nitrogen to the Delaware Inland Bays Watershed."
Robert W. Knecht and Biliana Cicin-Sain, marine studies, from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, $98,750 for "Efforts at Formulating National Dialogue on U.S. National Ocean and Coastal Policy" and $4,000 for "GIS/RS Workshop."
Limin Kung, animal and food sciences, $54,200 from Finnfeeds International Ltd., for "Effect of Two Enzyme Mixtures on the Nutritive Value of Corn Silage for Lactating Cows."
John M. Lambros, mechanical engineering, $40,681 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for "Experimental and Analytical Investigation of Dynamic Fiber Pull-out in Composites."
George W. Luther, marine studies, $2,000 from regent of the University of California, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, for "Depth Profile of Redox Chemistry in Contaminated Sediments at Naval Air Station, Alameda, California."
Gerard J. Mangone, University Research Professor of International and Maritime Law, $2,000 from the Port of Singapore Authority for "Diploma in Shipping and Port Management."
Mark J. Manno, Cooperative Extension, $5,000 from Alliance for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention for "Growing Up Female Youth Retreat."
Giuseppe R. Palmese, composite materials, $145,000 from Michigan Molecular Institute for "Evaluation of Dendritic Polymers for Advanced Applications in Materials Science and Technology."
James Pizzuto, geology, $48,033 from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, for "Riparian Reforestation in an Urbanizing Watershed: Effects of Upland Conditions on Instream Ecological Benefits."
Leonard W. Schwartz, mechanical engineering, $47,000 from National Aeronautics and Space Administration for "Free-surface and Contact-line Motion of Liquids in a Microgravity Environment."
Joseph R. Scudlark and Thomas M. Church, marine studies, $24,500 from the Center for the Inland Bays for "A Re-evaluation of the Atmospheric Input of N and P to the Delaware Inland Bays."
Norman J. Wagner, chemical engineering, $30,000 from Eastman Kodak Inc.and $20,000 from state under the Delaware Research Partnership program for "Intelligent Processing of Composites, Agglomeration of Particles in Polymers (Gelatin) under Processing."
Anthony Wexler, mechanical engineering, $28,836 from MCNC for "Heterogeneous Chemistry Improvements for the Caltech and EPA Aerosol Modules."
Susan P. Whitney, entomology and applied ecology, $1,500 from Cornell University for "USDA-CSRS International Research State Liaison Funding."
Robert A. Wilson, human resources, education and public affairs, $567,470 from Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Mental Health, for "State Prevention Needs Assessment, Alcohol and Other Drugs."
David H. Wood, computer and information sciences, and Junghuei Chen, chemistry and biochemistry, $44,409 from rhe trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for "Prototyping Biomolecular Computations."
From the Delaware Potato Board: Judith A. Hough-Goldstein and Joanne M. Whalen, entomology and applied ecology, $1,550 for "Fall Trap-cropping Combined with Beauveria bassiana (Mycotrol) for Control of Colorado Potato Beetle on Potatoes"; Gordon C. Johnson, Cooperative Extension, $3,600 for "Potato Production and Nutrient Management in Delaware"; Robert P. Mulrooney, plant and soil sciences, Whalen and Martin R. Spellman, entomology and applied ecology, $1,250 for "Comparison of Weather Data Collection Methods for Monitoring Late Blight"; Ulrich C. Toensmeyer and Carl German, food and resource economics, $3,840 for "Consumer Potato Survey"; and Whalen and Spellman, entomology and applied ecology, $500 for "Wireworm Management in Potatoes."
From National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health: Barbara Landau, psychology, $81,243 for "Naming and the Perception of Shape in Children and Adults"; Seymour Levine, psychology, $270,501 for "Maternal Regulation of Infant Physiology and Behavior"; and Carlos R. Plata-Salaman, biological sciences, $63,246 for "Cellular Mechanisms in Interleukin-1-induced Anorexia."
From National Science Foundation: Suresh G. Advani and Jian-Qiao Sun, mechanical engineering, $91,850 for "Nonlinear Control of Liquid Molding of Advanced Composites with Simulations and Sensor/Actuator Optimization"; Robert D. Bach, chemistry and biochemistry, $88,000 for "The Mechanism of Oxygen Atom Transfer"; Peter Cole, linguistics, and Gabriella Hermon, education, an additional $5,000 for "Research Experience for Undergraduates: Theory of Long Distance Reflexives"; Howard V. Cornell, biological sciences, $5,000 for "Direct and Indirect Effects on the Trophic Dynamics of Holly Leaf Miner Populations"; Roberta M. Golinkoff, H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Educational Studies, $66,086 for "Collaborative Research: The Origins of Work Learning"; Robert N. Hill, physics and astronomy, $60,000 for "Computational Methods in Atomic and Molecular Physics"; Robert G. Hunsperger, electrical and computer engineering, and Michael J. Chajes, civil and environmental engineering, $72,936 for "Corrosion Detection of Embedded or Encased High Strength Steel Rods and Cables Using Time Domain Reflectometry"; Abraham M. Lenhoff, Eric W. Kaler, chemical engineering, and Stanley I. Sandler, Henry Belin du Pont Professor of Chemical Engineering, $207,042 for "The Thermodynamics of Protein Separations"; Kathleen F. McCoy, computer and information sciences, $10,500 for "An Exploratory System to Teach English as a Second Language to Deaf Students with American Sign Language Competency"; Ronald E. Martin and James E. Pizzuto, geology, $48,802 for "Taphonomy of Marsh Foraminiferal Assemblages: Implications for Rates and Mechanisms of Holocene Sea-level Rise"; Frederick E. Nelson, geography, $106,935 for "Collaborative Research: Variations in Circumpolar Frozen Ground Conditions and Modeling Scenarios of Future Conditions"; Timothy F. Pfeiffer, marine studies, $29,148 for "Shipboard Scientific Support Equipment"; and Krzysztof Szalewicz, physics and astronomy, $103,245 for "Theoretical Studies of van der Waals Molecules."
Suresh G. Advani, mechanical engineering, $33,202 from National Institute of Standards and Technology for "Development of a Distributed Sensor System for Detection of Voids in Liquid Composite Molding."
Robert W. Birkmire and William N. Shafarman, energy conversion, $50,000 from Global Solar Energy LLC and $50,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Improved Manufacturability of Cu(InGa)Se2 Solar Cells."
Melinda Duncan, biological sciences, $20,000 from Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc. for "The Pathogenesis of Aniridia Associated Congenital Cataract."
Henry C. Foley, chemical engineering, an additional $5,000 from the state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Novel Catalytic Membranes for Environmental Pollution Control."
Jean H. Futrell, Willis F. Harrington Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, $7,200 from U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation for the Independent State of the Former Soviet Union (CRDF) for "Investigation of Molecular Recognition in Ion Molecule Reactions Using Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance."
Michael Gamel-McCormick, individual and family studies, from Delaware Department of Education $6,214 for "Child Change Measurement" and $4,632 for "Headstart Needs Assessment."
Jack Gelb, animal and food sciences, $10,000 from Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. for "Characterization of Arkansas IBV Variants from Delmarva Broilers and Development of a Second Generation PCR Test."
George C. Hadjipanayis, physics and astronomy, $45,800 from U.S. Department of Energy for "Fundamental and Magnetic Hardening Studies of Nanocrystalline and Nanocomposite Magnets."
Eric W. Kaler, chemical engineering, an additional $5,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Solvent Replacements: Water-based Complex Fluid Formulations".
W. Edwin Kee and Tracy L. Wootten, plant and soil sciences, and James L. Glancey, bioresources engineering, $22,000 from Delaware Vegetable Growers Association and $22,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Demonstration of Improved Cucumber Harvester Configurations."
David L. Kirchman, marine studies, $25,706 from the U.S. Office of Naval Research for "Coordination for Visiting Scientist, U.S.-Indo Program."
Palaniappa Krishnan, food and resource economics, an additional $7,290 from DuPont Co. for "Graduate Internship in Operations Research."
John M. Lambros, mechanical engineering, an additional $6,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Numerical and Experimental Modeling of a Cellulose Cutting Process."
Abraham M. Lenhoff, chemical engineering, $15,000 from Novo Nordisk A/S and $15,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Relation of Stationary-phase Structure to Chromatographic Performance."
Raul F. Lobo, chemical engineering, an additional $5,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Incorporation of Alkali-Metal Atoms in Large-pore Zeolites for Industrial Applications."
Dennis R. Mertz, civil and environmental engineering, $100,000 from IKG Industries and $100,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Design of Composite Grid-reinforced Highway-bridge Decks."
Patricia T. Nelson, food and resource economics, $22,500 from Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Division of Management Services, for "Best Practices."
Donald L. Peters, Amy Rextrew Professor of Individual and Family Studies, from Delaware Department of Education $27,731 for "Comprehensive System of Personnel Development" and $27,306 for "Alternate Assessment Technical Assistance Project."
Leonard Schwartz and R. Valry Roy, mechanical engineering, an additional $22,900 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Studies of Coating, Wetting, and Spreading."
Janice A. Selekman, health and nursing sciences, $46,395 from National Institutes of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, for "Professional Nurse Traineeships '98."
Liane M. Sorenson, women's affairs, $10,000 from the Delaware Humanities Forum for "Living the Legacy of Women's Rights."
Donald L. Sparks, Distinguished Professor of Soil Sciences, $50,000 from DuPont Co. and $50,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Surface Complexation Modeling of Metal Retention/Sequestration on Sediments, Soil Components and Soils."
Clinton Tymes, business and economics, $196,927 from the U.S. Small Business Administration for "Delaware Small Business Development Center, Phase XVI."
Daniel W. van der Weide, electrical and computer engineering, $50,000 from W. L. Gore and Associates Inc. and $50,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "High Frequency Fields in Gigabit Optoelectronic Communications: Application of Silicon CMOS."
Mark J. vanGessel, plant and soil sciences, and Mark A. Isaacs, Agriculture Research and Education Center, $34,749 from Delaware Soybean Board and $17,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Weed Management Programs in Soybeans with New Technologies."
Jack R. Vinson, H. Fletcher Brown Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and John Lambros, mechanical engineering, $40,000 from the U.S. Office of Naval Research for "High Strain-rate Properties of Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting and Thermoplastic Polymer Matrix Composites."
Norman Wagner, chemical engineering, an additional $5,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Intelligent Processing of Composites: Agglomeration of Particles in Polymers (Gelatin) under Processing."
Ronald F. Whittington, affirmative action and multicultural programs, $56,000 from National Collegiate Athletic Association for "National Youth Summer Sports Program 1998."
Richard P. Wool, composite materials, $75,000 from Hercules Inc. and $55,000 from state under Delaware Research Partnership program for "Structure and Strength of Polymer-Solid Interfaces."
