Chemistry Prof. John Warner has co-authored a new book, Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice, published in September by Oxford University Press. It will soon be published in a Japanese language version.
Instructor Margaret Driscoll of the Instructional Design Graduate Program has written a book, Web-Based Training: Using Technology to Design Adult Learning Experiences, published in July by Jossey-Bass Pfeiffer.
Nursing Prof. Lin Zhan's book, Asian Voices: Asian and Asian American Health Educators Speak Out, has been published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Boston.
Sociology Prof. Xiaogang Deng has co-authored two articles, "Social Control and Recidivism in China" in the Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, and "Shoplifting: A Test of an Integrated Theoretical Model" in the journal Sociology of Crime, Law, and Deviance.
ECOS Prof. Emeritus Joseph Cooney and graduate students have published the following articles:
English Prof. Lloyd Schwartz's translations of two poems by Brazilian author and poet Affonso Romano de Sant' Anna, "The Table," and "The Telephone," were published in a special translation issue of the journal Agni.
ECOS Prof. Emeritus Joseph Cooney has contributed a chapter, "Quantifying organic and inorganic tin compounds in environmental samples," to Bioremediation Protocols, edited by David Sheehan, published by Humana Press.
Anthropology Prof. Frederick Gamst had two encyclopedia articles appear in print: "Djibouti" and "Eritrea" in the Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life, edited by Timothy Gall, published by Gale Research Inc.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, distinguished professor of American Studies at Columbia University, spoke on campus Oct. 23. His appearance on campus was part of Minority Awareness Week activities.
Dr. Curtis Olson, who joins the UMass Boston faculty as chair of the ECOS department in February, spoke on "Integrative Science for Sustainable Ecosystems" to students and faculty on Oct. 26.
Prof. Phyllis Hudecki, associate director of the National Center for Research in Vocational Education at the University of California, Berkeley, made a presentation to students in the Division of Continuing Education's Occupational Educational Program. She spoke on the protocol of the National Certification Exam for Vocational Educators.
Chemistry Prof. John Warner gave a keynote address, "Non-Covalent Derivatization" at Chemica '98, the 26th annual Australasian Chemical Engineering Conference in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia in September.
Nursing Prof. Lin Zhan presented a paper, "Substance Abuse of Asian Women of Childbearing Age: Exploring Resiliency Factors," at the 10th International Nursing Research Conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands, in July.
GCOE Prof. Denise Patmon delivered a paper, "Expanding Our Landscape of Consciousness: Incorporating Japanese Literature into the Western Curriculum," at the University of Bordeaux II in Bordeaux, France, in August.
The ECOS department hosted a panel discussion, "Rising Seas and the Massachusetts Coast," on Sept. 30. The event was co-sponsored by ECOS, the Urban Harbors Institute, and the U.S. Environmentl Protection Agency (EPA). Panelists included ECOS Prof. Jack Archer, and representatives from the EPA, The Cape Cod Commission, and the WHOI.
The Division of Continuing Education took a leadership role in the recent Regional University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Conference, "Spanning the Boundaries: Partnerships for Investment, Invention and Investigation," held in New Hampshire Oct. 28 to 30. John Hughes, director of professional training programs spoke on "The Challenges and Rewards of Forming International Partnerships." Burton Holmes, DCE director of marketing, supervised the production of the conference marketing brochures. Dean Theresa Mortimer is UCEA vice president.
ECOS doctoral candidate Jean Poitras presented a paper, "Integrated Coastal Management Partnerships" at the 18th annual meeting of the Association for Politics and the Life Sciences.
Anthropology Prof. Frederick Gamst presented the opening of sessions paper, "The Transfer of Pioneering British Railroad Technology to North America," at the International Early Railways Conference, St. John's College, University of Durham, where he also chaired a session.
The Gastón Institute co-sponsored the 4th National Puerto Rican Studies Association Conference Oct. 15 to 17 at Brooklyn College in New York. The theme of the conference was "Affirming Identity, Citizenship, and Nationhood: Los Ultimos Cien Años." The conference drew over 300 scholars from 20 states and Puerto Rico. Prof. Andres Torres, acting director of the Gaston Institute, is president of the Puerto Rican Studies Association.
English Prof. Monica McAlpine, director of the Honors Program, will serve on a national screening committee to select graduate students for Fulbright and foreign sponsored awards for 1999-2000. McAlpine's committee will convene at the United Nations in December.
John Applebee, former assistant vice chancellor of student affairs, was appointed director of University Advising in September.
Theater Arts Prof. John Conlon has been elected to the Board of Directors of the North Quincy Alumni Theatre.
Rebecca Breedlove, head of acquisitions and serials at Healey Library, has been appointed to the executive board of the Massachusetts Women in Public Higher Education, serving as treasurer from 1998-2000.
Psychology Prof. David Lisak has been appointed editor of a new American Psychogical Association journal, Psychology of Men and Masculinity. Volume I will be published in January, 2000.
Prof. Lin Zhan of the College of Nursing has been appointed visiting professor at the Shanghai Second Military Medical University, The People's Republic of China.
Chemistry Prof. John Warner has been named to the editorial board of Crystal Engineering.
Nursing Prof. Mary O'Brien has been appointed associate dean of the College of Nursing.
Prof. Emeritus Joseph Cooney has been appointed adjunct professor of microbiology at the University College, Galway, Ireland.
The Gaston Institute has been awarded $232,900 from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Financing Administration for a two year Latino Health Care Intiative Project. The project is a collaboration with the Massachusetts Division of Medical Assistance, Latino researchers at UMass Boston, and other educational and Latino health organizations.
Biology Prof. Robert Stevenson and Math & Computer Science Prof. Robert Morris have received a $322,225 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project, "Electronic Field Guide: An Object-Oriented WWW Database to Identify Species and Record Ecological Observations."
Biology Profs. Ron Etter and Michael Shiaris have received a $239,266 grant from the National Science Foundation for their project, "Genetic Variation inWidely Distributed Deep-Sea Molluscs: The Role of Oceanographic and Topographic Features."
On Oct. 16, Donna Haig Friedman of the McCormack Institute and Prof. Michael Stone of CPCS were interviewed respectively on the increasing numbers of homeless in Massachusetts, and on difficulties in securing and keeping housing for low-income residents, on WBUR Radio.
English Prof. John Tobin was interviewed in the Sept. 27 London Sunday Times on the authorship of Edward III, a play written in part by William Shakespeare. Subsequent interviews appeared on the BBC program, "World Update," and on South African radio.
Nursing Prof. Marion Winfrey was quoted in an article, "The Growing Importance of Patient Education" which appeared in the October issue of On Call Magazine.
Kathleen Teehan, associate chancellor for Enrollment Services and University Communications, appeared on WCVB TV''s "Chronicle" on Oct. 13. She was interviewed during a segment on college and university "best buys."
Psychology Prof. Jane Adams was interviewed by Irish Public Television on her accutane research on Oct. 14. The video documentary on accutane and its side effects will air in Ireland.
Art Prof. Paul Tucker appeared on the "Today" show on Oct. 7. He discussed the Monet Exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts of which he is guest curator.
Senior Fellow Albert P. Cardarelli of the McCormack Institute moderated three state senate debates for Cablevision's Election Watch during October.
The Joseph P. Healey Endowment Grant Program has called for full-time faculty and professional staff to submit project proposals. All forms of research and scholarly activity are eligible for support through the program. The maximum award is $3,500. A total of $21,603 has been allotted for the program by the UMass President's Office. The deadline for proposal submission is Monday, November 30. For more information, contact
Marguerite McClellan in the Office of Sponsored Projects at 75709. A grant writing workshop will be held in the Learning Center on Nov. 9. To sign up, call the Learning Center at 7-3990.
Nearly 100 employees participated in the "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" 5.6 mile walk, in memory of colleague Mary Ann Allard. $4,634 was raised in her honor for the American Cancer Society.