March 11, 1998

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Planning Task Force Seeks Input For Long-Range Information Services, Technology

The University Information Services and Technology Planning Task Force invites faculty, students, and staff to a Virtual Open Forum on the Task Force's work to date.

Please visit http://mis2.njit.edu/ISTPlans

This web site is only accessible to clients within the NJIT domain. A summary of the Task Force's work including key information services and technology issues for njit, draft goals, and basic infrastructure requirements are described.

Questions, comments, and feedback can be sent by e-mail to istplans@admin.njit.edu.

Other questions can be referred to David Ullman, ext. 2915, or by e-mail to ullman@njit.edu.

Poll Ranks Men's Volleyball Team No. 17 In Nation

With a victory over national power Penn State already in hand, the men's volleyball team gained national recognition when it received points in the USA Today/Association of Volleyball Coaches of America Top 15 poll on March 3. While missing out on the top 15, NJIT (11-1) received three votes, placing it 17th overall, just behind Penn State. This marked the first time NJIT has received votes in the poll. Penn State has appeared in the NCAA Tournament Final Four six years in a row. Rutgers Newark (10-3) was ranked 13th with 13 votes while defending national champion UCLA (15-0) was a unanimous No. 1 with 240 points.

NCE Dean Candidates To Give Presentations

NJIT is looking for a strong leader who will be able to exploit fully the potential of its interdisciplinary faculty, departments and programs, build on the university's successes, and lead NCE toward an even higher level of excellence.

The NCE Dean Search Committee has invited two candidates for the position of Dean of Newark College of Engineering for a second visit. Each will make a presentation to the NJIT community 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Alumni Center Seminar Room, followed by an open session for questions. Dr. George A. Hazelrigg, Jr. will make his presentation on Tuesday, March 24 and Dr. Ilene Busch-Vishniac will appear Thursday, March 26.

Copies of the vitas are available for review in the engineering department offices and in the provost's office. Participation and written feedback by the NJIT community is strongly encouraged and of value to the committee.

INFO: (973) 596-3215.

NJIT To Host Regional NSF Conference

Robert Watson, the former director of the Division of Undergraduate Education of the National Science Foundation (NSF), will be one of three keynote speakers for an NSF Regional Conference on Undergraduate Education, "Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Education," Friday, March 20, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Hazell Center Ballroom and in University Hall.

Other speakers for the conference will be Paul S. Anderson, a senior vice president of DuPont/Merck Pharmaceutical Company, and David K. Lavallee, provost, City College-CUNY.

Registration for the event is required. Further information may be downloaded from the NJIT Web site

www.njit.edu/conference/tuesmete/ or call Jeannette Brown, ext. 5795 or ext. 3679. The deadline for registration is March 13.

CAA Learns Proposals Are NJ R&D Excellence Finalists

The New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology (NJCST) has selected three NJIT proposals for review in the final round of its Research and Development Excellence Program selection. NJIT faculty are collaborators in three more finalist projects, proposed by other schools. Provost Gary Thomas made the announcement at the Committee on Academic Affairs March meeting.

Teams with Kam Sirkar, Nirwan Ansari, and Lou Pignataro as principal investigators submitted the three proposals in which NJIT is the lead.

NJCST chose eight finalists from the 50 pre-proposals submitted. NJIT submitted 18 proposals. Of the eight finalists, four or five proposals will be selected for funding. The state has allocated $3.7 million for the R&D Excellence Program.

Research Opportunities

The Research Office will continue to disseminate information to research faculty via electronic mail. A new feature is the inclusion of a World Wide Web address for the program. Those using Tera Term or similar software to receive e-mail, can shade the address, go to Edit, and then Copy. The address can then be pasted into the address window on the browser (Edit, Paste). Those on Netscape or Eudora mail systems will be able to click on the addresses and connect directly.

Multi-Lifecycle Engineering Research Center NSF Site Visit

The National Science Foundation (NSF) program team was on campus in February reviewing the Multi-lifecycle Engineering Research Center. The center made it to the final evaluation round for acceptance into NSF's Engineering Research Center (ERC) program. NSF will announce the accepted centers in May.

"The faculty involved deserve a great deal of credit. It was a remarkable effort from the custodians on through. The campus, the rooms looked great," Thomas said.

Course Withdrawal Deadline

Ralph Arend, associate dean of student services, announced that the university's Academic Standing Committee upheld the course withdrawal deadline. The Academic Standing Committee made its decision after reviewing recommendations of the CAA's subcommittee assigned to study a possible change in the course withdrawal deadline.

Public Health M.S. Proposal

With new information to clarify a number of outstanding administrative questions about a proposed M.S. in Public Health, CAA recommended approval of a three-way joint master of science program in public health with NJIT, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey's New Jersey Medical School, and Rutgers University-Newark. The degree program committee decided the following:

· A director will chair and consult with an executive committee to coordinate and administer the program.

· Once admitted to the M.S. in Public Health program, students will be viewed as members of the program and not as individuals in one of the three institutions, creating seamless movement among the schools. The names of all universities will appear on the diploma.

· A percentage of tuition received for each course will be allocated to a central account to defray administrative costs; the remaining funds will be paid to the institution offering the course.

· The MPH program offices will be located in the Public Health Research Institute of the International Center for Public Health, to be built in Science Park. Courses also will be offered there.

The proposal also is moving through the approval processes of the other institutions. If approved, students will matriculate starting in fall 1999 semester.

M.S. In Applied Statistics Proposal

CAA approved a new master of science degree in applied statistics. Applied statistics is currently a concentration in the M.S. in Applied Mathematics program. The Department of Mathematical Sciences' proposal states the separate degree will better serve the needs of prospective students whom intend to pursue careers as practicing statisticians and address employers' demand for trained statisticians. Suggested areas of specialization are industrial statistics, biostatistics, environmental statistics, and mathematical statistics.

Other News

· Ron Kane, assistant vice president for graduate studies, encouraged members to consider nominees for awards such as the NSF Graduate Fellowship Program as a way to increase NJIT's visibility. Kane has been a member of several professional association award committees and noticed the same few schools always apply and win simply because they are the only ones applying. Thomas added that the National Research Council's post-doctoral and senior research associate program accepts applications for staggered deadlines year-round.

· Bill Anderson, assistant vice president for academic affairs-enrollment planning, announced Deans' Day is Sunday, March 29 and the Technology and Engineering Center Open House is Saturday, April 18. Faculty involved in the FANS program should begin contacting the accepted first-year students.

Childtime Offers Free Registration Period

Childtime, the daycare center for NJIT faculty, staff and students, will offer free fall registration, March 15-April 15. Early registration is recommended.

INFO: (973) 645-0442.

Winter Open House Has Record Attendance

A record number of 950 individuals, including 337 students, took part in the University Admissions annual Winter Open House on Feb. 22. During the registration process, guests spoke with academic advisors and non-academic department representatives. Academic departments and various administrative services conducted workshops.

New Gartner Self-Paced Computer Courses Available

NJIT has expanded the list of courses available through the Gartner self-paced course series. New technical courses include Windows NT 4.0 Server, SQL, UNIX Admin, Visual Basic, and others. Courseware can be ordered from the PC Store. See the full list of available courses at http://www.njit.edu/Directory/Admin/OCT/SelfDirected.htm

INFO: gglearning@njit.edu

Symposium To Feature Wireless Communications Experts

A one-day symposium "Interference Rejection and Signal Separation in Wireless Communications," featuring speakers from the United States and other countries, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., in the Hazell Center Ballroom.

A forum for presenting recent technical advances in the field, the program is sponsored by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Center for Communications and Signal Processing Research. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. For further information, contact Claire Naparano, ext. 8474, or via e-mail: claire@megahertz.njit.edu.

Career Day Draws Students From 12 High Schools

Twelve New Jersey high schools sent 108 students to attend the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering's (IME) highly successful Career Day on Feb. 4.

The program was conducted in a presentation/tour format, which gave students a thorough representation of the various areas of industrial and manufacturing engineering and its uses in today's technology-based industries.

Department chairperson Athanassios Bladikas, provost Gary Thomas and admissions officer Steve Eck began the program with brief descriptions of their respective areas. IME faculty discussed various areas of study within the department. Career Day included tours of facilities, lab demonstrations, and discussions by IME alumni on specific fields and job offerings. The program was videotaped and will be used for IME promotions.

Tekinay Serves As Guest Editor

Sirin Tekinay, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is serving as the guest editor for the April special issue of the IEEE Communications magazine. Tekinay's topic is "Wireless Geolocation Systems and Service." Prior to her appointment at NJIT, Tekinay was the technical prime on wireless geolocation at Bell Labs.

Communications is the flagship publication of the IEEE Communications Society. Tekinay also is a technical editor on the magazine's editorial board.

NJIT Hosts Successful ACUI Event

NJIT was the host site on Feb. 21 for the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Region 3 recreation tournament and college bowl. Colleges from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware and Pennsylvania were represented.

NJIT finished as runner-up in three events. The men's three-on-three basketball team of Brent Andrews, Emeka Chiedu and Ron Finney was second to Essex County College. Rory Wilson was second in men's billiards and Mildred Rivera second in women's billiards.

Lisowski To Lecture In Finland

Stash Lisowski, director of the Enterprise Development Center, NJIT's small business incubator program, will serve as a guest lecturer for a two-day seminar in Helsinki, Finland, on business incubation and economic development. Lisowski will speak at the Bator School, a training institute for Finnish incubator managers, sponsored by the Finnish Ministry of Trade and Industry. The trip is scheduled for March 18-20.

Rosato Named Assistant Editor

Tony Rosato, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was appointed assistant editor of "Mechanics Research Communications."

Free Canoe, Kayak Paddling Instruction

The university community is invited to attend free informal introductory instruction on paddling canoes and kayaks every Tuesday during March (except March 17), 7-9 p.m., at the Physical Education Building pool.

The instruction, provided by members of the New York/Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), will introduce various boats, gear, and paddling techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to try out different boats and practice strokes. Those who attend more than one session will be invited to join the several AMC outings held in late spring and early summer.

Participation is limited to the first eight who sign up for each session on the Monday of the prior week. Sign up by calling Vinnie Ann Costanza, ext. 3636. Participants should bring a swim suit, towel, and lock.

Don Getzin, chemistry, chemical engineering and environmental science, and Charles Wilson, mechanical engineering, are the program coordinators.

INFO: Don Getzin, ext. 3576.

Aquatic Staff Offers 'Learn To Swim' Program

The aquatic staff is offering a spring session of swim classes to the university faculty and staff and their families at the NJIT pool.

Children's classes are offered on Saturdays for infants and toddlers: March 28, April 4, 18, and 25, and May 2 and 9. Classes are toddlers: 10-10:30 a.m.; Level I: 10-11:15 a.m.; Level II: 10:45-11:30 a.m.; Level III: 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; and Level IV: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The fee is $18 per child.

Adult beginner classes are scheduled for Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. Register at the physical education building front desk.

INFO: Amy Milavsky, ext. 3638.

Seminars

Computer And Information Science

James C. Gee of the University of Pennsylvania will present "Brain Warping," sponsored by the Department of Computer and Information Science, Thursday, March 12, 2 p.m., in Guttenberg Information Technologies Building 4415.

Brain warping is an alternative, highly computational-intensive approach to the problem of finding the correspondence map of locations of brain parts. Gee will explain the basic ideas of this method and the broad significance of the mathematical issues and computational challenges associated with the implementation.

Multimedia

Behcet Sarikaya of the University of Aizu, Japan will present "Multimedia Communication and QoS Adaptation in PACS Cellular Network," Wednesday, March 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m., in Guttenberg Information Technologies Building 4415.

Sarikaya will use simulation modeling to discuss an overview of his recent research.

People

Congratulations to Jim Dyer, School of Architecture, and his wife Alice, on the birth of their son, Trevor James, on Feb. 20. Trevor was 6 pounds, 13 ounces, 20 inches long, and in excellent health upon his arrival.

Classifieds

Notice: All ads run for two issues, unless advertiser contacts the editor to cancel or renew.

FOR SALE: South Orange home. Slate roof colonial; interior and exterior in excellent condition. 3 bedrooms, modern eat-in kitchen, FDR, den, recessed lighting in living room and fireplace, oak floors w/ mahogany inlaid borders. Great neighborhood, tree-lined street with grand historic homes. Walk to schools, trains, and stores. Large yard, deck, and garage. $189,000. Call (973) 378-9460.

RESIDENCE WANTED: New NJIT employee (single male) is seeking a temporary residence. All suggestions will be welcomed. Call Kim Baxter, ext. 8498.

TUTOR WANTED: Graduate student preferred, to teach Calculus I to individual undergraduate student, on campus. Call before 10 a.m.
(973) 359-0915.

BOAT WANTED: 12- to 16-foot boat. Call Scott, Physical Plant, (973) 674-6476.

FOR SALE: Executive desk, Oxford oak, four drawers, 29 1/2-by-66 inches. Chair not included. Lisa C. Patterson, patterson@admin.njit.edu

MANICURIST WANTED: Full- or part-time, experienced, bilingual a plus, for pleasant, well-established salon. Call 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesdays-Fridays, (908) 273-4466.

STYLIST, BARBER WANTED: Licensed stylist and barber for Newark-based hair salon. Call Sonya or Shirley at (973) 624-4465 or (973) 624-0039.

FOR SALE: Used washing machine, $150, and dryer $80. Buyer is responsible for removal. Call (973) 243-8785 after 6 p.m.