Spring 2006 Issue of the Florida Tech TODAY

President’s Perspective

Dear Florida Tech Alumni and Friends,

Welcome to the Spring 2006 issue of the Florida Tech TODAY. This issue tells the story of how our alumni, faculty and students continue to make a difference in every corner of the world. Their efforts are a credit to them and the university they represent. Our cover story features a group of alumni who are putting their degrees to amazing use as TODAY they lead the charge to reclaim Florida’s dying Everglades. The story of their efforts, in both words and pictures, should be Florida Institute of Technology an inspiration to us all. President Anthony James Catanese, Ph.D., FAICP People can get annual flu shots, but protecting computers against a virus Sr. Vice President for Advancement Thomas G. Fox, Ph.D. is a multi-stepped process. One of our faculty, computer scientist Richard Florida Tech TODAY is published three times a year by Florida Tech’s Office for Advancement and is Ford, lays out all the “dos and don’ts” for keeping your computer healthy. distributed to over 50,000 readers. Engineering Professor Fred Ham shares in this issue a personal tale MANAGING Editor/designer Judi Tintera, [email protected] of sacrifice and remembrance as he chronicles the decommissioning of a Editor Jay Wilson, [email protected] battleship on which he served during three tours of duty in Vietnam. His Assistant Editor Karen Rhine, [email protected] COPY EDITOR Christena Callahan, [email protected] story is a fascinating one, and it seems hard to believe that his tours took Class Notes Reporter Verna Layman, [email protected] place nearly 40 years ago. Contributing Writers Joan Bixby, Christena Callahan, Diane Deaton, Ken Droscher, Fred Ham, Christa Closer to home, the Fulbright Scholars program has brought the world’s Parulis-Kaye, Melinda Millsap, Karen Rhine, Barbara best scholars to Florida Tech, as this profile of several graduate students will Ross, Jay Wilson attest. The program will also send one of our finest scholars to the world, Production Rob Gribbroek as marine biologist Ralph Turingan will return later this year to teach and Web Design Josh Culver CIRCULATION Mike Dotson research in his native Philippines. Photography Gary Campbell, Ken Droscher, Fred Finally, we celebrate the best in Panther athletics in this issue, Ham, Patrick Lynch, Dave Potter, Karen Rhine commemorating the induction of four elite student-athletes into our Hall of Alumni Office Assistant Vice President for Advancement Fame. You can learn more about these Panther greats who came from all and Executive Director, Alumni Association over the world and right around the corner. Ken Droscher (321) 674-7191, [email protected] Associate Alumni Director Diane Deaton Best wishes to you and yours for a safe and happy summer. (321) 674-7198, [email protected] Assistant Alumni Director Marjorie Beckett ’98 (321) 674-7642, [email protected] Sincerely yours, Administrative Clerk Hazel Rosskamp (321) 674-7190, [email protected]

HOW TO KEEP IN TOUCH Florida Tech, Office of University Communications, A.J. Catanese, Ph.D., FAICP 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901-6975 President (321) 674-6218, Fax (321) 674-6399, [email protected] Changing Addresses? Don’t leave copies of your alumni magazine behind. Send your new address to Florida Tech, Office of Alumni Affairs, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901-6975, [email protected]

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Cover Story: Restoring the Everglades Feature Story: 37 Years Later Rollin’ on the River Event–Francisco “Kiko” Picornell ’84, ’85, ’87, and Pat Picornell cover story alumni news FTAA Membership Application 10 18 Alumni Lead the Charge to Restore America’s Everglades Tommy Strowd ’76 and Ken Ammon ’75 direct one of the nation’s most significant From the FTAA President 11 environmental initiatives—restoration of the Everglades. Fraternally Speaking 11

Rollin’ on the River 12 features D.C. Reception Draws a Crowd 12 16 Protect Your Computer First Award Recipient 13 Tips to keep your computer healthy from Computer Scientist Richard Ford. Panthers vs. Cougars 13 Shaw, Denius Instrumental in Founding—Part II 14 25 Thirty-seven Years Later ... A Remembrance of Time Spent a Fun Night at the Pier 14 World Away Florida Tech Harris Professor for Electrical Engineering Dr. Fred Ham travels down Class Notes 32 memory lane as he recounts decommissioning the naval ship USS Camden.

27 Fulbright Scholars: Immersed in the Academic Melting Pot Five Florida Tech Fulbright Scholars recount their impressions of life and learning in their home away from home.

Alumni Association departments Jim Downey ’74, President, Colorado Springs, President’s Perspective ...... 2 Faculty Profile: Carolyn Fausnaugh . 22 CO (520) 452-0030; [email protected] Mailbag ...... 4 Faculty Briefs ...... 29 Russ Ballagh ’74, Vice President, Venice, FL (941) 497-1307; [email protected] On Campus ...... 5 Athletics ...... 31 Jim Thomas ’72, Treasurer, Melbourne, FL Advancement ...... 9 Calendar ...... 34 (321) 779-0223; [email protected] Alumni Profile: Catharina Haynes . .15 Alan Prestwood ’73, ’80, Secretary, West Melbourne, FL (321) 953-1541; [email protected] This month’s cover: On-site at a water control structure, Tommy Strowd ’76 (left) and Ken Ammon ’75 discuss flows near the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, one of several large, protected areas in the Everglades that are benefiting from ecosystem restoration. (SFWMD–Patrick Lynch, photographer) Florida Tech TODAY | 3 Mailbag

The Brevard County tag office is promoting the Panther License Plate.

Dear Fellow Florida Tech Alumni: Many youths and adults contem- Please support the Panther License plate the decision to attend a college Plate Program! Prospective students at various points in their lives, the should know we take pride in our great idea of them having seen a Panther university. License Plate plants a seed in their I learned of the Panther License mind, which could ultimately sway Plate Program as I am currently them into attending our great univer- deployed in Iraq and I immediately sity. I am sure you are aware there contacted Ken Droscher (Executive was much time and effort put into Director of the Florida Tech Alumni getting the Panther License Plate and Association) to express my interests in it would take twice the effort to regain purchasing the Panther License Plate it if we lose it. Anywhere and I also asked what I could do to help. Please support the efforts and Since my current residency does not display pride in our great university! allow me to purchase the Panther Plate, Sincerely, I decided to send in a letter to support Gregory Montgomery you want the efforts. ’03 M.S., ’04 M.B.A.

Tell us what you'd like to see and give us your responses to the articles that you've read in the magazine. We'd love to hear from you. Send your. comments to the editor, Jay to go! Wilson, [email protected].

A Look Back in History Florida Institute of Technology’s 50th anniversary is fast approach- ing, but our history is slipping away Convenient parking all too quickly. Our history survives Hassle-free check-in only if it is documented for posterity. Short security lines The university has formed a History Committee whose purpose, in coop- eration with the Professors Emeriti, is to identify and collect memorabilia, publications, photographs, documents and other items of historic value.

HELP, LET US KNOW WHERE IT IS! MELBOURNE Please contact me, Professor Emeritus Dr. Harry Weber, and let me know INTERNATIONAL what you have or where it is. I can be reached at [email protected] or toll free at (866) FLA-TECH. Or drop me a letter to Florida Institute of Technology, c/o AIRPORT Alumni House, 150 West University Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32901, Attn. Dr. Weber. www.mlbair.com

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Florida Tech Earns 10-Year Accreditation Lifetime of Achievement Reaffirmation Dr. Jose A. Martinez-Diaz, associate profes- The university received reaffirmation of its sor and program chair of the Florida Tech School of accreditation for the next 10 years from the Southern Psychology Applied Behavior Analysis Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Master’s Degree Program, has earned university undergoes the exhaustive review process a Florida Association of Behavior every decade. Analysis Charles H. Cox Award. The “Our hard work and dedication to our mission award is for outstanding service and drew just seven recommendations from the SACS for the advancement of behavior analy- review committee this time, compared to 62 recom- sis in Florida in 2005. mendations in 1995. We should all be proud that The award is named after Charles we’ve come such a long way,” said President H. Cox, director of the Florida Anthony J. Catanese. Department of Health and Human Dr. Robert Fronk, vice provost for academic Services Developmental Services affairs, led the Florida Tech SACS accreditation Program Office in the 1970s and team. The team has worked since 2002 to supply early 1980s. SACS evaluators with relevant information. Martinez-Diaz, a board certified “We are grateful for the efforts of Dr. Fronk and behavior analyst, founded the graduate his team in this essential process,” said Catanese. program in applied behavior analysis at “Of special note is the Quality Enhancement Florida Tech and replicated it at University College’s Plan, which is the new SACS requirement. I was Orlando site. He is treasurer of the Behavior Analyst a member of the SACS Steering Committee on Certification Board and one of its three executive Accreditation that created this innovative approach. committee members. It is an effort to go beyond the gatekeeper function Martinez-Diaz is a past president of the Florida and develop goals for enhancing academic quality. Association for Behavior Analysis and was a member Our QEP states that all Florida Tech students— of its executive committee for eight years. In addi- graduate and undergraduate—will engage in research tion, he is director of A.B.A. Technologies, a and discovery, and we will become the first university company providing agency consultation, staff training to achieve that. and continuing education. “Ours is a task of continuous improvement. We He currently is developing a series of online will always seek to better ourselves in our teach- courses for Florida Tech that will meet certification ing, research and service to the community. We will requirements. always strive to make a difference.” The Commission on Colleges of SACS is the Homecoming Festivities recognized regional accrediting body in the 11 We were unable to include a photo gallery from Homecoming in this issue because of printing deadlines, however, you can view photos U.S. southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, online at www.fit.edu/alumni/events/photogallery/index.html# Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia). The body also accredits schools in Latin America, which award bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees. The written report we receive from SACS helps the institution improve its programs and refine its quality enhancement plan. The report also provides the basis on which the commission decides to grant, continue, reaffirm or withdraw accreditation. “A positive accreditation is critical to receiving federal financial aid for our students,” said Provost T. Dwayne McCay. “The SACS team reaffirmed what we already knew: that Florida Tech is an excellent academic institution with a real plan for further- From left: Dr. Burkhard Rahut, President of RWTH Aachen University (Germany), and his wife Judith with Sara Catanese and ing its success.” President Catanese during homecoming festivities.

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‘Uncommon Threads’ Weaves Rare Event In total, the magazine ranked 245 national In February, the university wove together two universities, including eight from the state of Florida. cultural arts experiences in “Uncommon Threads: Connoisseurship and Antique Textiles.” Titi Food Research Scientists Join Florida Tech Halle, commentator on PBS television’s “Antiques Two researchers were appointed Distinguished Roadshow” and director of Cora Ginsburg LLC, was Visiting Research Professors in University College. at the heart of both events. Keith Berkowitz, M.D., and Peter V. Radatti, In the lecture, “Cora Ginsburg: The Influence Ph.D., join the faculty to pursue research in sustain- of a Pioneer Dealer in Historic Costumes and able food products related to the State of Florida. Textiles,” Halle discussed the life of collector and Berkowitz is medical director of the Center gallery founder Cora Ginsburg. The celebrated art for Balanced Health in New York City, which he collector made a profound impact on textile collec- founded in 2003. The center specializes in the tions in American museums, such as The Colonial prevention and treatment of obesity, diabetes, heart Williamsburg Foundation. disease and other metabolic conditions. A luncheon featured displays of antique and Radatti, whose background is in chemistry, embroidered textiles and a presentation by Halle on electronics and astrophysics, worked for 13 years their care and conservation. Halle also conducted an at General Electric Space, Military Programs appraisal of rare textiles, including antique textiles Department. While there, he designed and developed from Florida Tech’s Ruth Funk Collection. very early fiber-optic computer networks. The “Uncommon Threads” special event is part Radatti is CEO and, with Berkowitz, co-founder of Florida Tech’s new “Textile Art and Industry” of R&B Foods. They began the company in 2004 to program. The program began in 2004 with help from create healthy food products to benefit Berkowitz’s Ruth Funk, artist, lifelong art educator and local patients, many of whom have diabetes, unstable patron of the arts. She donated her textile collection blood sugar or heart disease. At Florida Tech they to the university along with a financial gift for plan- will continue work they have begun on orange-based ning a textiles program. fiber flour and other food products.

Washington Monthly Ranks Florida Tech First in Region … Again Second in State Yet another indicator of quality highlights the impact of Florida Tech. The Washington Monthly‘s College Guide ranks Florida Tech 106th in the nation and second in the state of Florida. The rankings are meant to showcase what universities and colleges are doing for their communities, states and country. Washington Monthly’s philosophy outlines three basic principles: “Universities should be engines of social mobility. They should produce the academic Florida Tech ROTC cadets pictured from left, front row: minds and scientific research that advance knowl- Randall Renneisen, Jared Porritt, Jonathan Logan (team captain), Roger Hafford, John Tully; back row: Geoffrey edge and drive economic growth, and, third, they Givens, Kevin Gall, Mike Sonnenschein (cadre coach), should inculcate and encourage an ethic of service.” Craig Wilkinson, Ted Simpson, Brent Turner Scoring well in all three areas, Florida Tech excels in the area of public service. The magazine Members of the Florida Tech Army ROTC ranks the university’s ROTC program eighth in the Ranger Challenge Team consistently prove their nation and ranks the university’s efforts to send grad- excellence, and 2005 was no exception. Just as in the uates into the Peace Corps 68th. past three years, the team defeated 10 other teams “Because service is unique to the American including Embry Riddle, University of Florida and model of higher education, we’re extremely proud of University of Tampa, to bring home the regional our ranking in the Washington Monthly guide,” said first place trophy. Of the five events in the Ranger President Anthony J. Catanese. “We believe that Challenge, the Florida Tech team placed first in our graduates go out into the world with a better the Rope Bridge, Six-Mile Full-Equipment Run and understanding of the global environment and the Weapons Assembly. need to act on a local level.” 6 On Campus

Falcons Earn First Schuster Award At the regional, National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference, Florida Tech’s Falcons flight team was awarded the first Robert Schuster Memorial Safety Award for NIFA Region 9. At the event, held in Jacksonville, Fla., the Falcons came in second place. An ad hoc organization, “Friends of Bob Schuster,” sponsored the new award in honor of Schuster. A College of Aeronautics professor for four years, who died in March 2004, Schuster was Members of the F.I.T. Aviation team are, from left, Roger devoted to aviation safety and very active in the Sladek, Jim Ashbaugh, Dave Fuchs, Felix Fernandez, NIFA flight competitions. Rodney Kern and Hampton Lide. “We hope this will become an annual award in Certificate of Excellence for aviation maintenance Bob’s memory, to recognize his love of flying and technicians. devotion to flight safety,” said Dr. Donna Wilt, F.I.T. Aviation technicians Roger Sladek, associate professor of aeronautics. To make a finan- Rodney Kern, Hampton Lide and Manager Dave cial contribution to future awards, contact Wilt at Fuchs received the Bronze Award. [email protected]. Established in 1965, F.I.T. Aviation LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida Institute of Grant Opens Access to Link Collection Technology and an integral part of the College of Gifts to Florida Tech’s Evans Library are digitiz- Aeronautics. F.I.T. Aviation LLC supports the avia- ing and making available online the contents of the tion program through flight training activities. library’s Edwin A. Link Special Collection. Funding comes from Florida Tech trustees Marilyn C. Link and Dr. Andrew Clark, with matching funds donated by the Link Foundation. Nicole Hoier, Florida Tech instructional technologist and lab operations manager, gave a drum scanner to the effort. The collection contains many personal papers, maps, charts, correspondence and blueprints of Edwin A. Link (1904–1981), an inventor, aviator and industrialist. He invented the first successful flight simulator, the Link Trainer, and designed the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution’s Johnson-Sea- Link class submersibles. “This gift will further Ed Link’s legacy worldwide and for all time,” said Florida Tech Dean of Libraries Dr. Celine Lang.

F.I.T. Aviation Earns FAA Diamond Award The maintenance department of F.I.T. Aviation LLC has received the Certificate of Excellence Diamond Award from the Federal Aviation Administration. The award, made by the FAA Orlando Flight Standards District Office, recognizes organizations that participate in voluntary maintenance training. The highest of five possible awards, the Diamond Certificate of Excellence Award for employers, goes to organizations with at least 25 percent of eligible employees participating in the award program. Four out of six eligible mechanics at F.I.T. Aviation took part by receiving the Bronze Florida Tech TODAY | 7 On Campus in the news Media Splash watch in 2006” by Florida Today. Windsor, who for Last fall, the Travel Channel caught up with 25 years has been in the forefront of work to save the Dr. Lee Harris in Thailand as he traveled the lagoon from the toxic substances that affect it, was world overseeing Reef Ball© and other beach appointed to a newly formed multiagency task force protection projects. The associate professor of spearheaded by the EPA’s National Estuary Program. ocean engineering joined a post-tsunami artificial Its mission is to investigate aquatic animal health reef project, using Reef Balls to restore coral reefs issues in the estuary. He led a symposium on the on Racha Island, south of Phuket. Before wing- future of the Indian River Lagoon in March 2006 at ing to the wave-ravaged area, Harris flew to Grand Florida Tech. Cayman to aid environmental recovery from a direct hit by 2004’s Category 5 Hurricane Ivan. He taught coral propagation and helped rescue a Other items of interest variety of target species of imperiled corals on the AOPA Flight Training referred to Florida Tech Western Caribbean island. Covering that work was as a “mega school … with outstanding resources.” a film crew shooting for BBC TV’s “Jewel of the … Florida Trend examined Florida Tech’s impact on Caribbean” special. what the magazine called “the Research Coast.” … Dr. Michael Slotkin, of the College of Business, Lagoon Lookout was quoted in the Orlando Sentinel about Florida’s Dr. John Windsor was among the experts growing workforce ... Dr. Robert Taylor, of the quoted in an Orlando Sentinel story about the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, was quoted health of the Indian River Lagoon. The professor of in the Palm Beach Post about Civil War veterans who oceanography and environmental science was also migrated to Florida because of its balmy climate and one of 10 in Brevard County named as “People to reputation as a southernmost frontier.

“Team up” so your alma mater will continue to be a powerful force in moving hearts and minds. Ken Revay ’82 Trustee and Life Member The Florida Tech Alumni Association • provides scholarship assistance • assists in the funding of capstone projects • honors distinguished alumni • hosts reunion and reception activities • supports many one-time funding requests that benefit our student body www.fit.edu/alumni

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College of Aeronautics to Soar Higher Thanks to $1.5 Million Gift

Alumni and Friends Can Leave Lasting Impression Through Legacy Society Membership

When Linda Vopicka’s husband, Ronald ’68, passed away in 2001, she decided on two ways to honor his memory. To celebrate Artist’s Rendering his sense of whimsy and love of Florida Tech’s College of spring of 2008. In addition to flight sports cars, she refurbished his Aeronautics will be able to spread training, the building will house dream car, a 1967 Porsche 911 new wings thanks to a $1.5 million research centers in human factors that had sat in their garage for 23 gift from the Emil Buehler Trust. The and simulation research. The building years waiting for the perfect time gift will fund the new Emil Buehler will also house a fixed base operation, to be rebuilt. She gave the car to Center for providing students with valuable hands- her son when it was finished. To “This new center will Aviation on opportunities in the growing aero- preserve his legacy as an alumnus Education nautics field. The building is expected provide our aeronau- and Research to serve 275 students each semester. of Florida Institute of Technology, tics students with the at the Florida “We expect this facility to provide she made a pledge in her will to Institute of valuable training and research space for the university that he loved. Her strength of resources Technology. the college,” said College of Aeronautics gift to the Legacy Society honors The Buehler Dean Michael Karim. “The support of his memory and will help future that our students in Center will the Emil Buehler Trust will strengthen generations of students to strive consist of our ability to recruit the best and and achieve in their lifetimes engineering and the a 12,000- brightest students, and help to further much as Ronald did in his. sciences now take for square-foot raise the university’s profile within the main building aviation community.” Linda is not alone in her gift granted.” and a 14,000- Florida Tech’s Senior Vice to the Legacy Society. Founded Anthony J. Catanese square-foot President for Advancement Thomas in 2004, the society has grown to President hangar, G. Fox said the Buehler gift was an nearly a dozen members who have located important first step in realizing the pledged just under $6 million to on eight acres on the south side of university’s vision for the College of Florida Tech. Dr. Thomas G. Melbourne International Airport. Aeronautics. The center will replace the college’s “We are grateful to the Buehler Fox, senior vice president for current airport facility. Trust for their generosity,” said Fox. advancement, said the actual Florida Tech President Anthony “This gift is a wonderful starting point number of alumni and friends J. Catanese said the center will for our ongoing efforts to expand the who have remembered Florida provide the university’s College of College of Aeronautics’ facilities and Tech in their wills may be Aeronautics faculty and students an scholarship endowment.” much higher. The total cost of the facility is excellent facility for teaching, learning “We know that the national and research. expected to reach $2.5 million. Efforts “We’re delighted that the Emil are currently underway to secure the average for alumni who give Buehler Trust has, in fact, placed remaining necessary funding. to their alma mater via a will its trust in us to build upon a strong The Emil Buehler Trust was bequest is 14 percent,” said Fox. tradition of educating our remark- established in 1984 to perpetuate “Remarkably, 80 percent of those able students in the College of the memory of Emil Buehler and his who leave a gift for their alma Aeronautics,” said Catanese. “This commitment to aviation science and mater don’t tell the institution.” technology. During his lifetime, new center will provide our aeronau- If you plan on leaving a gift tics students with the strength of Buehler believed that the majesty and to your alma mater and wish to be resources that our students in engi- mystery of flight was a vision to be neering and the sciences now take for shared. This vision drives the continu- noted as a member of the Legacy granted.” ing philanthropic involvement of the Society, please contact Site preparation for the new Buehler Trust. Jay Wilson at [email protected] center will begin in the fall of 2006, Jay Wilson or call (321) 984-2974. and completion is estimated for the Florida Tech TODAY | 9 Florida Tech Alumni Services and Benefits u www.fit.edu/alumni

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10 Alumni News from the FTAA President From the desk of Association President Jim Downey ’74

As your new president, I’d first like to thank our immediate past president, George Poidomani ’73, for his outstanding leadership of our association for the past two years. George will continue to support our alma mater as a member of our executive committee. I also want to welcome Vice President Russ Ballagh ’74, Treasurer Jim Thomas ’72 and Secretary Alan Prestwood ’73, ’80 M.B.A., to their leadership roles for the coming year. Along with an outstanding board of directors, we welcome the challenges that come before us. For our online community members, we’re introducing a survey concerning three programs important to the association. They are the alumni magazine, events and activities, and paid membership. We need your thoughts to make the association more responsive to your needs. Thank you, in advance, for your participation. I hope you enjoy your alumni magazine as much as the university and alumni association enjoy bringing you news of the campus, alumni and faculty profiles, class notes and more. Two areas where we especially invite you to become more active are class notes and the “mailbag.” I invite you to send in your comments and questions to the mailbag; and, when changes occur in your life, please let us know so that we can add this news to class notes to inform your classmates. The class notes section is usually the first one read by alumni. Fall Homecoming dates are Oct. 11–15. You should find travel and housing arrangements less expensive and more available now with Homecoming moved to the fall. The association’s annual paid membership campaign begins this May. To those that renew, thank you for your ongoing support. For those of you who have yet to join us, I hope you’ll make this your “freshman” year as a paid member! Just fill out the application on the facing page and mail today. Monies from the campaign are used for association- sponsored programs for alumni and present students. As we’ve done with Homecoming, we will forego the expense of a direct mailing to you as the magazine will be your exclusive invitation to join. Your alumni association is also promoting the Florida Tech license plates. Our Prowling Panther is becoming more familiar on Florida roads and its recognition continues to grow. Those of us who reside outside the Sunshine State cannot display this impressive plate so we’re hoping that Floridian alumni take advantage of their residency and put our Panther on the road. Finally, the association board of directors has met many strategic plan initiatives over time. Your monetary contributions and countless hours of alumni volunteerism continue to help the university meet its mission. From student recruitment, the alumni magazine, chapter development, campus events and road receptions, your association is dedicated to making our university better and your degree more valuable. Thank you to all who volunteer and congratulations for a job well-done. Your alumni association continues to provide a link to the past and a strong foundation for the future.

LA–Long Beach Chapter Pumpkin Carvers Fraternally Speaking Members of the Los The fraternity and sorority commu- Angeles–Long Beach nity has recently wrapped up all of its alumni chapter gather recruitment events. More than 100 at the Dwyer-Pratt new members were welcomed into the house in Oxnard for community last fall and more than fall fun and a pump- 50 were welcomed this spring. The kin party. From left: Interfraternity Council voted to allow Larry Fluke ’94 M.S.; Alpha Tau Omega to expand in the Sara Dunsford ’00; spring. Expansion efforts are currently Cindy Dwyer Pratt underway, and the founding members ’97; Bob Pratt ’95, will be installed as a colony in February. ’97 M.S., ’98 M.B.A.; We are happy to see the fraternity and and Deborah (Goss) sorority community growing on campus. Dogancay ’99. continued on page 13

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Rollin’ on the River On a crisp evening in early November, more than 60 alumni and Galaxy Society members climbed aboard the M/V Indian River Queen, a triple-deck paddle wheel vessel docked in Cocoa. The boat trip, hosted by the alumni association and alumni board, took party-goers on a three-hour tour down the Indian River Lagoon From left: Tina Turner impersonator Alan ’73, ’80, and Katie Prestwood entertains Francisco “Kiko” Picornell ’84, for a night of dining, conversation and ’85, ’87; Pat Picornell; and Jack Armul, entertainment. vice president for financial affairs.

Ken Droscher, executive director, alumni Travis Proctor ’98 and Teresa Ho ’95, ’98 Ken Revay ’82 (left) chats with Larry association, shares a joke with Penny M.B.A. Kenkel, husband of Dr. Mary Beth Flaherty, owner of the Indian River Kenkel, dean of the College of Psychology Queen, and Ken Calcatera ’72. and Liberal Arts.

D.C. Reception Draws a Crowd Some 45 alumni attended the February 7th alumni reception held at the Hyatt Regency-Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. In his comments, President Catanese mentioned that the university is one of just five Florida schools selected in Barron’s Best Buys in College Education. It is also named among America’s best colleges in U.S. News & World Report.

12 Alumni News First Award Recipient continued from page 11 One of Florida Tech’s first Fraternity Rush Statistics African American students, Julius 2005–2006: Chapter Recruited Montgomery, accepts the first Alpha Tau Omega 25 Pioneer Award. Montgomery, an Chi Phi 20 RCA colleague of Florida Tech Lambda Chi Alpha 16 founder, Dr. Jerome Keuper, Pi Kappa Alpha 36 took his name off Keuper’s first list Pi Lambda Phi 15 of potential students for the fledg- Tau Kappa Epsilon 24 ling university because the school’s Theta Xi 7 initial meeting place was closed to TOTAL 143 African Americans. Montgomery later attended the university after it moved Sorority Recruitment Statistics for Fall 2005: to another location. The award, to be Chapter Recruited made annually, will in future years Alpha Phi 10 be called the Julius Montgomery Gamma Phi Beta 15 Julius Montgomery award. Here, Montgomery stands before a Phi Sigma Sigma 7 photo of university historian Dr. Gordon TOTAL 32 Patterson, who hosted the event in the Hartley Room. Fall events included Mark Sterner’s presentation, “DUI: A Powerful Lesson.” Mark Sterner, a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, has Panthers vs. Cougars talked to over a million college and It was the Florida Tech Panthers vs. the University of Houston Cougars in an high school students telling his amaz- exhibition basketball game last November. Even though the Panthers lost, alumni had ing and tragic story about the conse- quences of impaired driving. In 2004 a good time. and 2005, Campus Activities Magazine Panthers men’s basket- named him their Speaker of the Year. ball coach Billy Mims The entire campus was invited to the gets to know Florida event and 506 students attended. The Tech alumni and their event was hosted by the Interfraternity families at a pre-game Council, Panhellenic and the Athletics dinner held at the Department. Courtyard Houston In October, Panhellenic hosted Downtown. To Mims’ their annual Big Man on Campus left, around the table fund-raiser. Participants competed in are Jim Barrett ’88 and areas such as congeniality, interview, wife Robin, and Joey fund-raising, talent and appearance to Mattison ’05 with his earn the title of Big Man on the Florida father Scott Mattison. Tech Campus. The competition challenged the participants to prove that they were man enough to wear pink. To add another twist, sorority women were matched with contestants to coach them to become true gentlemen. Jeff Alumni, staff and the Megivern, a member of Pi Kappa Panthers basketball Alpha, was crowned the Big Man on team gather for a Campus. More than $3,000 was raised group photo. Seated on to benefit the Susan B. Komen Breast either side of Marsha Cancer Foundation. Duncan, vice president In March, the fraternities and for student affairs, are sororities competed in the annual Coach Billy Mims and Greek Week competition. Each chapter Robin Barrett. Top left organized a week of fun and friendly is Bill Jurgens, athletics competition. director; bottom left is Janet Price, director of athletics partnerships.

Florida Tech TODAY | 13 Alumni News Shaw and Denius Instrumental in University’s Founding, Growth

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George Shaw signed the found- remember one night when (famous The university has honored both ing university charter and was a charter rocket scientist Werner) Von Braun and Shaw and Denius many times. Buildings member of the board of trustees, in time my youngest son were building pipe have been dedicated in their names, and serving as chairman of the board. The bombs for a rocket in the garage.” each has received the most prestigious full resources of Radiation Inc. were Shaw also personally secured a award of the university, the President’s made available to the university, includ- $200,000 loan to build the college’s first Medal. Shaw was recently honored ing fiscal support, equipment donations library in 1965 after the Bartholomae with the Alumni Board’s Lifetime and tuition assistance. The visionary family reneged on their pledge to build Achievement Award. men who founded both the company the library. Several local gifts later Today, health problems prohibit and the college united in their support covered the library loan. Denius’ continued involvement, but of each other. In 1967, when Shaw was 45 years Shaw’s support has never waned. He Shaw says, “My home on Riverside old and Homer Denius was 53, the regularly attends board of trustees meet- Drive was used for parties for customers partners sold Radiation Inc. to Harris- ings and participates actively in major and visitors. My boat (a 53-foot yacht) Intertype. The company was destined decisions of the university. parked in a slip behind my house was to become the foundation for Harris available for trips up and down the river. Corporation’s government systems and Joan Bixby My wife, Mary, and Natalie Keuper semiconductor businesses. ’75 M.S. prepared buffet dinners. I particularly

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14 Alumni Profile Florida Tech Alumna Builds Successful Career Following Her Own Advice

wrote her a letter and asked, knowledge and understanding of ‘What should I do to become a people and acceptance of people.” lawyer?’ Six years later in high The classroom was just one part school Dad arranged for me to eat of her education at Florida Tech. lunch with a friend of his, Judge She said it was just as important Thomas Waddell, who brought to be involved in other aspects of a fellow judge with him. It was campus life. Haynes was involved in Fran Jamieson, who had become a cheerleading, the Gamma Phi Beta judge in the meantime. She sorority and Inter-Varsity Christian has passed away, but I wish I Fellowship. “Some of this is more could have told her that I important than you think at the became a judge later. I always time,” she said. “You meet a lot of respected her.” different people—it shapes you as a Catharina Haynes ’83 Haynes also gets inspiration person,” she explained. “Respect the person you’re going and support from another person Extracurricular “Step back and activities are still a to be—give that person a chance,” in the law profession, her husband envision yourself advised Catharina Haynes ’83. Craig Haynes, whom she married in part of her life as a That was Haynes’ response 1988. “He is a successful attorney in district judge. She in the future, then when she was asked for the best his own right,” she said. volunteers for several advice she could give students After 12 years of practicing law, organizations, such ask, ‘What will I who are attending Florida Tech Haynes began her career as a State as Vickery Meadow think of myself?’” today. She explained: “When you District Judge in 1999 and won re- Learning Center in are making decisions about life at election in 2002. She is running for Dallas, where she Catharina Haynes ’83 a young age, it will affect you down re-election in November. “Being a teaches Pre-GED to the road. Step back and envision judge is a tremendous way to serve adults for whom English is a second yourself in the future, then ask, the public in an interesting and chal- language. “It’s a privilege to interact ‘What will I think of myself?’ I call lenging way,” she said. Each case is with these fine students,” she said. that respecting your future self. Even as unique as the individuals involved Teaching comes easy for her. now I apply it.” in it. “You must remember you are a You might say it’s in her blood. Both Haynes always seemed to know part of someone’s life for that period parents and three grandparents are where she wanted to go and didn’t of time. This is that person’s day in teachers. Her father, Dr. Pieter waste time getting there. She gradu- court. It’s my responsibility to see Dubbelday, was a faculty member ated from Satellite High School at they have a fair and just resolution at Florida Tech for 20 years. age 16, and graduated from Florida under the law.” Haynes also works with Tech three years later. She then Faculty in Florida Tech’s School the Dallas Association of Young attended Emory Law School in of Psychology also helped shape her Lawyers, and recently received an Atlanta where she earned a Juris career. Haynes, a psychology major, excellence award from this group for Doctorate. She is now the 191st Civil remembers Dr. Frank Webbe. “He her efforts. In February she received District Court judge in Texas. was a great mentor—he was very an Outstanding Achievement Award Her forward-thinking outlook helpful.” from the Florida Tech Alumni began at an early age. “I decided I Haynes explained why she chose Association. wanted to go into law when I was 10 this major. “I majored in psychology Why does she volunteer her years old because I was interested knowing I was interested in going time? “It’s rewarding. I get back so in the cause of justice—justice for to law school.” Psychology gave her much more than I give,” Haynes all—and how I could be a part of insight into how people think and said. “To whom much is given, much that,” she said. “When I was in the react. “Psychology helped me under- is expected.” fifth grade, an attorney named Fran stand myself—psychology helps you Melinda Millsap Jamieson spoke at our school. I in nearly every field. It gives you the

Florida Tech TODAY | 15 HaveHave youyou everever worriedworried aboutabout catchingcatching aa virus?virus? OfOf coursecourse youyou have,have, butbut I’mI’m notnot referringreferring toto thethe kindkind thatthat causescauses coughing,coughing, sneezingsneezing andand missedmissed workwork ......

TipsTips fromfrom computercomputer scientistscientist Dr.Dr. RichardRichard FordFord

16 I’m talking about a virus that infects So, it’s not enough to simply have You could be sharing your financial your computer with similar results. virus protection software installed, information.” It can make you nauseous, give you you have to ensure it is up to date. headaches, and cause all work to Install new patches and turn on Don’t click on links in e-mail. grind to a halt. automatic scanware to scan for Don’t open e-mail attachments Unlike humans who can get problems. vaccines once a year for the seasonal It’s also important to keep you weren’t expecting. flu, computers must be constantly your operating system updated. For Here are some other common- monitored and immunized because Microsoft® Windows® users, “the sense tips. Most people are aware they can catch viruses all year long. easiest way to update your virus they should never open an attach- Computers catch viruses, or mali- protection is to turn on the auto ment from cious software (malware), in various update option in your software.” Mac someone they forms. Malware can strike when you users aren’t immune either. Malware don’t know. least expect it. can attack Macs, too. It can also But, you should Protecting your computer is not attack your browser, so be sure to never open any a simple, one-shot deal. Although update both virus protection and attachment the immunization process is multi- system software. you weren’t expecting to receive faceted, it is fairly easy to accom- —even if that attachment appears to be from someone you know. Some plish. Here are some steps you can Don’t open an executable (.exe) take to keep your computer healthy. viruses use e-mails this way to infect file online or one that is sent computers of unsuspecting users. via e-mail. Opening an e-mail link is just Back up your files. Virus protection doesn’t protect as dangerous. You’ll often see the You need a safety net. “The best your computer from everything that words, “Check this cool link.” Don’t thing you can do is back comes its way. Even if you have the do it. And, don’t be lured to a Web up everything that is latest and site. This technique, called phish- on your computer greatest anti- ing, is commonly used to lure people —have a copy of virus program, to Web sites that could contain all your software and there’s no malware. Some of these e-mails will files,” Ford said. These excuse for appear to come from a well-known copies should be on an running programs company, such as a bank or eBay® external drive or other that come from to give you a false sense of security. device that is separate from untrusted sources. The originator of the e-mail may be your computer. Remember, when you run a program, trying to steal your personal informa- it has all the rights you do. tion, setting you up for identity theft. Use antivirus software and be sure it is up to date. Be careful about what you share. Install a firewall if you don’t Vaccines for computers come Another warning: be careful when have one already. in the form of computer protection you share a computer, especially A lot of people use broadband software. You’re probably familiar with your chil- connections, such as Road Runner™. with names, such as dren. If you do This is an “always on” connection. “If Norton Antivirus™ any banking or you use broadband, or MacAfee other financial you need to have VirusScan®. These transactions via a firewall are necessary and your computer —protec- good, but they only and your child accidentally down- tion between go so far—like a flu loads malware, the security of your you and the shot that didn’t target transactions could be compromised. outside world,” Ford said. Some the virus you just caught. “Children often use peer-to-peer programs have these already built- After new software comes out, software to share files with their in, such as Microsoft Windows XP, it’s just a matter of time before friends,” Ford said. “Be sure they are or you can get third-party firewall vulnerabilities are discovered and not downloading and sharing stuff software. someone finds a way to exploit them. on the same computer that you use. Melinda L. Millsap

Florida Tech TODAY | 17 Ken Ammon ’75 and Tommy Strowd ’76 Alumni Lead the Charge to Restore America’s Everglades

18 Tommy Strowd ’76 (left) and Ken Ammon ’75 started their environmental education in oceanographic technology.

One of the nation’s most significant environmental initiatives—restoration of the Everglades—is under the day-to-day direction of two capable and experienced Florida Institute of Technology graduates.

Ken Ammon ’75 and Tommy Strowd ’76 oversee implementa- tion of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (known as CERP), an $8 billion program authorized by Congress in 2000. As executives at the South Florida Water Management District, the lead Florida agency in the state-federal CERP partnership, Ammon, a deputy executive director, and Strowd, assistant deputy, direct the work of more than 400 engineers, hydrologists, land use planners and biologists—as well as dozens of contracted firms—in this monumental restoration effort. And monumental it is. Everglades wetlands once covered most of South Florida, with seasonal rains flooding thousands of square miles with barely a foot of water. Then less than a century ago, regional drainage canals turned what was viewed Ken Ammon ’75 and Tommy Strowd ’76 as “useless swampland” into usable real estate. Add to The Everglades is a that the improved access by railroad and highway, the nationally significant and invention of air conditioning and affordable automobiles unique natural resource. plus a thirst for economic growth, and you soon have 8 Restoration will improve Alumni Lead the Charge million people living and working in what was once a the quantity and timing of water moving through virtually uninhabited part of the United States. this vast wetland, allow- That broad perspective is ever-present in the minds to Restore America’s ing recovery of plant and of restoration managers. “History has made some deci- animal communities that sions that we can’t reverse,” explained Ammon. He cites were affected by drainage extensive development west of Ft. Lauderdale, where efforts in the last century. Everglades Everglades wetlands once stretched for miles, as one example. And the fact that the Everglades are now half their original size. “But we can make it better,” Strowd added.

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Florida Tech TODAY | 19 (left) The presence of wading birds, like this tricolored heron, are indicators of a healthy wetland. (above) It’s not South Florida without an alligator or two. This large individual was photographed in Everglades National Park.

South Florida, at a rate of almost 600 a day. Their need for homes and schools and jobs—and water— will keep district water managers busy for many decades to come. Eye on the Ball All About the Water These concerns, while important, are secondary “Making it better” means undoing some of the to Ammon and Strowd. Their job is to implement impacts of regional drainage, without flooding the CERP, which includes overseeing all land acquisi- southern third of the state. Everglades restoration tions ($1 billion and counting), development of requires capturing large amounts of seasonal rainfall, computer modeling on regional hydrology plus the storing it if needed and then sending it into natu- planning, design and construction of numerous resto- ral areas, such as Everglades ration projects. It’s a big job. National Park or one of three “I remember testing And it recently got bigger. CERP was vast Water Conservation Areas originally designed as a broad, 30-year north of the park. The goal is to salinity in 1974 in the initiative that would move forward at a better match the original, wet- Indian River Lagoon,” steady pace. But in the past few years, and dry-season flows through South Florida’s rising land values, rapidly these vast wetlands, both in describing what has increasing population and continued pres- quantity and timing. “Getting recently become a highly sure for development raised concerns about the water right” is how it is often the original timeline. In October 2004, described. contentious public eight key CERP projects were fast-tracked Recovery of the ecosystem is concern about salinity by Governor Jeb Bush and funded entirely expected to follow, and plant and by the state so that benefits could be animal communities are being levels in this fragile estuary. realized as soon as possible. Nicknamed closely monitored for signs of Acceler8, these projects include reservoirs, Ken Ammon ’75 improvement. Early indications stormwater treatment areas and conveyance are encouraging. For example, canals that will provide significant progress the number of wading bird nests, toward getting the water right. a significant measure of wetland health, is slowly Ammon and Strowd together bring almost 70 increasing. years of experience to their leadership roles in this But challenges remain, and ecosystem-wide effort. Amazingly, neither one has strayed far from improvements take time. Invasive, non-native plant where they first began studying the South Florida species have altered the ecology of many natural environment: at Florida Institute of Technology’s areas. Water quality issues, particularly the presence Jensen Beach campus, each working on an under- of nutrients in stormwater runoff from agricultural graduate major in oceanographic technology. fields and urban lawns, threaten to upset the natu- They recall studying physics, biology, chemistry rally low-nutrient environment of this 3,500-square- and other basic courses but admiringly describe the mile marsh. And of course people keep moving to university’s approach: teaching these subjects using

20 real-world applications with plenty of hands-on work. Silently, Ammon gets up, walks over to a book- “I remember testing salinity in 1974 in the Indian shelf near his desk and brings back a very battered River Lagoon,” said Ammon, describing what has textbook. Sure enough, it’s Calculus and Analytic recently become a highly contentious public concern Geometry, 4th edition, by George B. Thomas, Jr., about salinity levels in this fragile estuary. The test- copyright 1969. The spine is broken, and the cover is ing, now done on an extensive scale by professional filthy. Strowd laughs, “That’s it! That’s the book.” scientists, has become an important part of monitor- So it should come as no surprise that these two ing the lagoon’s health. grads are entrusted with implementing a complex, Ammon and Strowd also reminisced about $8 billion environmental restoration program. Their Martin County in the 1970s, when there were teamwork, upbeat attitude, professionalism and focus few people and even fewer resorts, homes and on success are easy to recognize. They think big but businesses—or diversions for college students. get the details right. It’s an impressive combination. “There was nothing going west along Jensen Beach Boulevard,” Strowd said, describing a 3-mile county Barbara Ross road now lined with shopping centers and residential Senior Writer, South Florida Water Management District developments, “until you got to Route 1, where the Treasure Coast Mall is today. There was just a little wooden liquor store there.” All photos courtesy SFWMD “On the west side of the road,” added Ammon. –Patrick Lynch, photographer Strowd nods.

Ken Ammon and a favorite An Effective Partnership textbook from his days at A good memory and eye for detail have served Florida Tech. both of them well. Each day brings demands for their attention to issues ranging from technical design of water storage reservoirs and construction of pump stations to public workshops and policy discussions with government officials. In his role as deputy executive director, Ammon, a licensed professional engineer, handles many of the overview issues, including dialogue with the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other federal and state agencies. Strowd, also a P.E., is his second in command and is instrumental in keeping the many projects and all their details on track. Their teamwork stretches back almost 30 years. In 1979, Strowd joined the engineering firm of Gee and Jenson, where his fellow alumnus was employed. Had they met before? Ammon shakes his head no. “I knew who Ken was for two reasons,” said Strowd immediately. “He was a year or two ahead of me at FIT and was known for his senior thesis project that actually had funding. He and two classmates had received a grant from some corporation. They had a lab and everything. We were incredibly impressed. “The other reason was that he had worked every problem in this big, thick calculus book we had. Whenever any of us challenged an answer or complained to the teacher about an impossible problem, he would pull out a thick folder and show us exactly how it was done. The work was all Ken’s.” Florida Tech TODAY | 21 Faculty Profile Carolyn Fausnaugh: Bridging the Boundaries Between Education and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Carolyn Fausnaugh tackles life with an enthusiasm and deter- mination that would make Oprah Winfrey seem ordinary. In her late 40s, after years of success as a CPA with her own firm, Fausnaugh traded her briefcase for a backpack and headed to the University of Georgia to earn her Ph.D. in strategic management with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. “My goal when I sold my business, and went back to school to become a college professor, was to be Carolyn Fausnaugh, second from left, observes the interaction with her students and guest academically qualified and embed- panelists as they critique a business plan. ded in academia,” she says, “but also able to communicate with and be respected by the business world participate in her classes as guest a spectrum of successes, while because of my many years there.” lecturers and panelists who critique providing her with the greatest sense Through this mix of expertise students’ business plans. (During of satisfaction. and experience, she hoped to bridge one particular course offered to Quite a feat when you consider the boundaries between educa- both graduates and undergrads, this is a woman who participated tion and entrepreneurship. And students identify an opportunity, in the 1980 White House confer- Florida Tech, nestled on the coast and then develop a plan to initiate ence on small business, fearlessly of the sunshine state, seemed like that business.) embarked on a second career just shy the perfect locale to embark on her Formatting the class in this of her 50th birthday and has taught second career. way requires its due diligence of entrepreneurship in Australia and After years in the high stakes Fausnaugh. Singapore. field of corporate finance in “As our economy changes and Her commitment to lifelong Delaware, she expected academia the mix of students taking the learning is as impressive as her list to be a welcome respite from a high course broadens, it means there is of accomplishments. She is currently stress environment. a lot of prep work I have to do. I researching the role of intellectual “I had an erroneous impression have to really keep on my toes, and assets and intellectual property in of academia,” she laughs. “The legal keep learning and finding resources our economy. Through this work, stakes are not as high, but all the about emerging industries that have she hopes to expand her knowledge other pressures are just as great.” not previously existed,” she explains. base and network, incorporate new Fausnaugh addresses her teach- Hand-in-hand with this chal- information into her curriculum and ing with a professional vigor char- lenge is identifying relevant experts possibly publish her findings. acteristic of a corporate mind. She in the community to serve as panel- When she finally curls up teaches many courses in entrepre- ists. Fausnaugh is continually culti- at home at the end of a long day, neurship at both the undergraduate vating a vast network of contacts, Fausnaugh faithfully works on and graduate level. She also develops while also encouraging students to another project—crocheting afghans. her own curriculum and pounds the sow their own networks through Her goal: to present one to each of pavement to combine the local busi- activities such as attending local her six grandchildren, ranging in age ness community and the classroom. business meetings. from 8 to 17, when they leave their In her first entrepreneurship From successfully present- parents’ homes and venture out into course in 1995–’96, she welcomed ing their business plans to actually the world. members of the business community securing funding from contacts If they have an ounce of their to learn small business management they’ve met in the classroom to grandmother’s entrepreneurial spirit, alongside undergraduate students. ultimately launching their ventures, they’re sure to do well. Christena Callahan Today, local entrepreneurs still Fausnaugh’s students have achieved 22 Florida Tech TODAY | 23 24 Thirty-seven years later... a remembrance of time spent a world away Sitting at my computer on a Wednesday evening last August, I received an invitation to attend the decommissioning of the naval ship USS Camden (AOE-2), a Sacramento class fast combat support ship, my home for several years. I attended the ceremony on Sept. 29. This was 37 years after I first boarded the Camden in Bremerton, Wash. It was a very moving experience and brought back many memories.

In 1967, I enlisted in the United States Navy. This was also the year the Beatles released their album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”; Mariner 5 was launched toward Venus; Jim Morrison and The Doors defied CBS censors on “The Ed Sullivan Show”; and NASA launched a Saturn V rocket carrying the unmanned Apollo 4 test spacecraft from Cape Kennedy. Shortly before graduating from Newton High School in Iowa in June, I made the decision to enlist, and on Oct. 23 I was off to boot camp. The decisions seemed to now become easier with the Navy recruiter in Des Moines, Iowa, asking me, “You can go to the Great Lakes area or San Diego for basic training. Which (circa 1969) F.M. Ham, GMG-3, off (Sept. 29, 2005) F.M. Ham on board will it be?” Hmm, let’s see, I think you know what the coast of Vietnam on board the USS the Camden (also pictured below left) my answer was. Camden (AOE-2), pictured below right. after the decommissioning ceremony. Those were tumultuous times with an unpopular war raging in Southeast Asia; (Sept. 29, 2005) (circa 1969) USS Camden USS Camden (AOE-2) violent anti-war protests (AOE-2) entering Subic Bay, prepared for Philippines, the Camden’s erupting around the coun- decommissioning at overseas homeport. try; heavyweight boxer Kitsap Naval Base, Muhammad Ali refused mili- Delta Pier, tary service (along with thou- Bremerton, Wash. sands of others); Syria mobi- lized against Israel; there was racial unrest; and Apollo 1 astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee were killed when fire erupted in their spacecraft during a test on the launch pad. But I’ve always believed that good begets good, and there were many good if not great events that

continued on page 26 Florida Tech TODAY | 25 (circa 1968) Underway replenishment (it’s market time) off the coast of North Vietnam. USS Camden (AOE-2) in the middle, USS RANGER (CVA-61) on the right.

aboard (a rainy day in the Seattle area, how about that?), I walked along the pier toward this massive gray monster of a ship, and little did I know but the Camden, the “Powerful Pachyderm of the Pacific Fleet” as it is known, would be my home for the next 44 months. I served three tours of duty off the coast of Vietnam (north and south) on board the Camden, including Vietnamese Counteroffensives–Phases V, VI and VII. Each year I steadily progressed in rank; in 1970 I was promoted to Gunner’s Mate (Guns) second class (GMG-2) petty officer. After two years of duty on the Camden, I was given the choice to stay on board until the end of my enlistment or accept duty as the skipper of a Patrol Boat for Rivers (PBR). Again, this was another easy decision. My main duty on board this ocean-going supply depot, with almost everything imaginable on board, (Sept. 29, 2005) After decommissioning ceremony of the Camden, on the bridge of the ship. From left: Edward Kalupa, Lt. USN, Operations Officer was the maintenance and operation of an elaborate ’68–’71; F.M. Ham, GMG-2 USN, Weapons Division ’68–’71; William missile transfer system termed the F.A.S.T. (Fast Russell, Capt. USN, fourth skipper of the Camden, ’70–’71. Automatic Shuttle Transfer) system. The system continued from page 25 allowed us to quickly transfer large missiles to ships that came alongside us while we were underway. took place that year. On March 31 President Lyndon Being responsible for four stations, two forward and Johnson signed the Consular Treaty banning weap- two aft, I was constantly busy with maintenance ons in outer space; on April 9 the first Boeing 737 and repairs that involved everything from replacing series 100 aircraft took its maiden flight; on April 20 hydraulic lines to troubleshooting problems associ- the Surveyor 3 probe landed on the Moon; on April ated with the electrical system. This is when I truly 28 Expo ’67 opened in Montreal; became interested in engineering. I wanted to know Dr. Ham is currently President on Oct. 2 Thurgood Marshall was how everything worked. I knew I had a lot to learn Elect (2006) of the International sworn in as the first black justice and couldn’t wait to be discharged and attend college. Neural Network Society (INNS). of the U.S. Supreme Court; and on On Aug. 23, 1971, I saluted the officer on the The membership of the society Dec. 19 Professor John A. Wheeler quarter deck of the Camden, requested permission elected him to a two-year used the term “Black Hole” for the to go ashore for the last time, walked down the pier first time. term for 2007-2008—the first where the Camden was moored in Long Beach, Calif. But for me, 1967 marked the president of the society to (the ship’s homeport), and loaded everything I owned year that would change the course have a two-year term. into my new Datsun pickup truck. I looked back once of my life and point me in the more at the massive gray monster of a ship that was direction of engineering. The Navy He has also been an associate my home for nearly four years and never regretted for did that for me, and to this day I editor of the IEEE Transactions on a minute serving on board. am grateful. Fred Ham Neural Networks since 2001. After completing basic training in San Diego, I received my Dr. Ham is the Harris Professor for Electrical Engineering in orders to report to the USS Camden (AOE-2) on Jan. the College of Engineering and is starting his 18th year at the 18, 1968, in Bremerton, Wash. The day I reported university.

26 Fulbright Scholars: Immersed in the Academic Melting Pot

They are bright and accomplished. They here is because seek academic growth and success as well as of my working relationship with cultural enrichment. They are Florida Tech’s my adviser, Dr. prestigious Fulbright scholarship students. Four Marcinkowski,” currently study toward said Soares. “With master’s or him I can pursue my doctoral degrees interest in environmental literacy—a new concept in Brazil. and one, from “Where I come from people tend to believe that Palestine, higher education is better in this country and, in earned a many ways, I agree. The best part of study here is the master’s last autonomy. They trust in your potential and provide you with resources.” December. Married, with two small children, Soares calls it “very easy to meet people from different backgrounds Florida Tech, with and countries at Florida Tech. You won’t find that in an international Brazilian universities.” graduate student Tamas Kasza, a 29-year-old computer engineer- population of over 12 ing doctoral student from Budapest, is high on the percent and five percent United States—and Florida Tech. Though he admits faculty from abroad, to a first-choice of MIT, but missed its application enjoys worldwide fame as deadline, Florida Tech was a melting pot university. Its his second, enthusiastic ethnic student mix from choice. “I love to be here,” 102 countries is attrac- he said. tive to international Ebullient and scholars seeking emphatic in gesture, Kasza advanced degrees. gains momentum as he Faculty presence speaks. “It’s a life experi- at conferences ence to be here—not worldwide helps just studying. I cannot spread the word compare living here to that Florida Tech anything else. I am a very also has positive ambassador of the much to offer United States.” academically. Johannes Nangolo Dr. Thomas still faces culture shock Marcinkowski, of the in his first foray outside of department of science Namibia. After searching the and math education, helped Internet, his first choice was Florida Brazilian student Fernando Tech to pursue a master’s degree in computer Jaeger Soares during his master’s studies in Brazil. science, specializing in bioinformatics. In 2005, Soares came to Florida Tech, his first “Everything and everybody was new to me,” said choice for a doctoral program. “The key reason I’m the reserved 25-year-old. He finds his adviser,

Florida Tech TODAY | 27 The worst about American culture, Usmani finds, is the family system and family values. Fellow resident of the Middle East Almalfouh shares this perception. Both, from large families, appreciate the closeness of the extended family in their own countries. When he graduates, he will return home to share his academic and cultural experience. “I will go to educate my people and improve their view of the U.S.A. I will teach them the lessons of understanding and mutual benefit that I am learning from my Fulbright experience. Thank you, Americans. Thank you, Fulbright.” Karen Rhine

Dr. Ryan Stansifer, “easy to talk to” and The Fulbright Program awards approximately enjoys networking classes with Dr. Gerald 6,000 new grants annually. Sponsored by the Bureau Marin and cryptography with Dr. Marius of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Silaghi. Like the rest of the Fulbright schol- Department of State, the program was funded in fiscal ars, Nangolo signed an agreement to return to share year 2005 by a Congressional appropriation of $144.5 his knowledge in his native country for the number million. To find out more about the three types of of years spent in the Fulbright program. Fulbright grants: Students, Scholars and Professionals, Palestinian Sami Almalfouh, who earned a and Teachers and Administrators, visit: http:// Florida Tech master’s degree in electrical engineering exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright as a Fulbright scholar in December 2005, is taking a break before starting a doctoral program, working for FEATURE UPDATE a wireless communication company in Atlanta. “As an undergraduate, I met Florida Tech faculty Faculty Fulbright at many scientific conferences. It is known as an international university,” said Almalfouh. Returns to the Pakistani Zeeshan ul-hassan Usmani was so Philippines transformed by his Florida Tech and United States experience, that he wrote a book, USA: My Fulbright Florida Tech will reach its own “hands Experience. From a village with no two-lane roads, across the waters” in fall 2006 when Dr. where transportation is by horse-carriage and hauling Ralph Turingan, associate professor of is by donkeys, his culture shock was most profound. biological sciences, spends a year in the The computer science master’s degree candidate Philippines teaching a marine fish biology adapted to differing foods, meal times, blessings course through the Fulbright Program. and “sexy” TV shows. His view of the United States “Fisheries are a major source of liveli- and its citizens has evolved from “Land of prejudice, hood for the citizens of the Philippines,” nudity and drunken people” to “Land of justice and said Turingan, who was born there. “Filipino rules” to what he now calls, “Land of justice, peace, citizens engaged in fisheries and agriculture friendship, love, understanding, freedom and are among the poorest in the nation because opportunity.” production is remarkably low. I want to contribute by helping to advance marine fish- Member benefits include eries education.” the new U.S. Bank Turingan joins Florida Tech Fulbright affinity cards, insurances professors who have traveled to such countries as Zimbabwe and Costa Rica in recent years. of all types, discounts on His department head, Dr. Gary Wells, calls lodging and car rentals, the Fulbright Program “probably the single and more. most prestigious recognition for a university professor.” www.fit.edu/alumni/services

28 Faculty Briefs

presented at the International Conference College of Engineering accepted for publication in the Journal of on Industry, Engineering and Management Occupational and Organizational Psychology. Dr. Charles Bostater presented “Remote Systems in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Carstens and Sensing Systems and Sensor Motion Control— Dr. Lisa Steelman, with Dr. Teri Barlow also served as session chairs at the Converging Technologies” at the Third Forum Domagalski, College of Business, published conference. on Sustainable Technological Development in “The Impact of Work Events and Disposition Dr. LuAnn Bean and Dr. David Hott had a Globalizing World, held in Budapest. on the Experience and Expression of Employee a paper accepted for publication in the jour- Anger” in Organizational Analysis. “On the Learning of Useful System Call nal, Internal Auditing. The paper is titled “An Attributes for Host-based Anomaly A book review by Dr. Robert Taylor was Internal Audit Focus on Privacy Policies.” Detection,” by Dr. Philip Chan and doctoral published on the online Civil War site, H- Dr. Deborah Carstens was principal student Gaurav Tandon, will be published CivWar. He reviewed The Nature of Sacrifice: investigator on a study funded by the East in the International Journal on Artificial A Biography of Charles Russell Lowell, Jr. Central Healthcare Forum. The study, now Intelligence Tools. Dr. Frank Webbe earned Fellow status completed, was titled “Baker/Marchman Act Dr. Richard Ford was a panelist and in the American Psychological Association’s Error Analysis.” presenter at the Annual Computer Security Division of Exercise and Sport Psychology. “Interactive Direct Marketing” by Dr. B. Applications Conference in Tucson, Ariz. Ford Only about two to three percent of members Andrew Cudmore and Dr. John R. Patton collaborated with Dr. Mark Bush, College have Fellow status in this division. was presented at the International Conference of Science, to write the paper he presented at Dr. David Wilder and graduate students on Industry, Engineering and Management the conference: “Internet Disturbance: Goal Julie Atwell and Byron Wine had a manu- Systems in Cocoa Beach, Fla. or Menace.” script accepted for publication in the Journal Dr. Theresa Domagalski completed three Dr. Fredric Ham, Harris Professor, was of Applied Behavior Analysis. The manuscript book chapters to be published in books this a guest editor of a special issue of Neural describes a study that the group conducted summer. Among them is “Emotions, Violence Networks, the official journal of the on the effects of varying levels of treat- and Counterproductive Work Behavior” to be International, European and Japanese Neural ment integrity in the context of a common published in Handbook of Workplace Violence. Network Societies. Ham is the Florida Tech behavioral intervention for noncompliance in representative to the Infrasound Consortium children. Dr. Roger Manley, with co-author Dr. Wade for Applied Research. College of Science Shaw, College of Engineering, presented “Project Partnering: A Medium for Private Dr. Lee Harris was appointed to a third Dean Gordon L. Nelson presented and Public Sector Collaboration” at the Sixth year as a member of the Tourist Development “Ferrocene Containing Copolymers with Annual International Academy of Business Council Beach Committee of Brevard Improved Electrostatic Dissipation Properties and Public Administration Disciplines, held in County. for Advanced Applications” at the 8th Polymers Orlando, Fla. The paper was published in the Dr. Gerald Marin had his paper on network for Advanced Technologies International conference proceedings. security basics published in IEEE Security & Symposium, held in Budapest. Privacy, 2005. College of Aeronautics Dr. Mark Bush published “Of Orogeny, Dr. Mike Barker and Bill Graves wrote Dr. Ronaldo Menezes presented “The Phylogeny, Precipitation and Parrots” in the the chapter “Airport Planning and Design” Fading Concept in Tuple-space Systems” Journal of Biogeography. at the 2006 ACM Symposium on Applied published in McGraw-Hills’ Handbook of Dr. Junda Lin, with research associate Computing in Dijon, France. Transportation Engineering. Dong Zhang, had a paper on mate recogni- Dr. Nathaniel Villaire was selected as an College of Psychology and tion in a simultaneous hermaphroditic shrimp Associate Fellow of the Aerospace Medical accepted for publication in Animal Behavior. Liberal Arts Association. An active member of the asso- At the Third Forum on Sustainable Dr. Juanita Baker presented “Therapeutic ciation for 35 years, Villaire has made several Technological Development in a Globalizing Techniques Encouraging Full Disclosure for technical presentations on crash site hazards World, held in Budapest, Children and Teens Who Have Been Sexually Dr. Virender and aviation safety at the association’s annual presented “The Convergence of New Abused” at a training workshop for Children’s Sharma meetings. He is currently a member of the Technologies to Improve Water Quality.” Medical Services in Tampa, Fla. association’s nationally recognized Aviation Dr. Ralph Turingan published a paper on Safety Committee. Dr. Joshua Duntley wrote “Adaptations the implications for rearing marine fishes in to Dangers from Other Humans” for The University College Copepods in Aquaculture. Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology. Dean Clifford Bragdon was appointed to Dr. Robert van Woesik published “Assessing Dr. Radhika Krishnamurthy’s paper, the International Society of Logistics (SOLE) the Effects of Non-point Source Pollution on “Review of the Personality Inventory for board of advisors. American Samoa’s Coral Reef Communities” Children, Second Edition,” was published in in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. At the Patuxent River, Md., center, Dr. David The Sixteenth Mental Measurements Yearbook. Mutschler presented the paper “Language Dr. Matt Wood, undergraduate student Dr. Jose Martinez-Diaz was elected as a Based Simulation, Flexibility, and Development and ’95 full member of the Florida Behavior Analysis Josh Dolence James C. Simpson Speed in the Joint Integrated Mission Model” had their paper, “FITDisk: A Cataclysmic Peer Review Committee. at the Winter Simulation Conference in Variable Accretion Disk Demonstration Tool,” Orlando, Fla. Dr. Alan Breitler presented Dr. Matthew Normand’s paper on “The accepted for publication in Publications Effects of a High-Probability Command a paper on “System Reliability Prediction— of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Towards a General Approach Using a Neural Sequence and Response-Independent March 2006. Reinforcer Delivery on Child Compliance” Network” at the U.S. Air Force T&E Days will be published in the Journal of Applied College of Business Conference held by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Reston, Va. Behavior Analysis. “Effectively Integrating Technology in a Dr. Erin Richard’s “Are Emotional Display Business School Curriculum” by Dr. Judith Rules Formal Job Requirements?” was Barlow, Dr. Barbara Pierce, Dr. Deborah Carstens and Dean David Steele was

Florida Tech TODAY | 29 30 Athletics Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced Four former student-athletes year Lewis was on the team made up the Florida Tech Hall from 1988–’91. He garnered of Fame Class of 2005, join- All-American honors in 1991, ing the 33 previously inducted All-South Region accolades in members. The new honorees 1991, All-State FISCA honors represent three different sports in 1990–’91 and All-SSC and two different decades, and recognition in 1989–’91. include two teammates from a He graduated with honors National Championship team. in applied mathematics in The 2005 inductees are Bino 1991 and went on to play Campanini (men’s soccer, professionally for the Orlando 1986–1989), Tom Finney (base- Lions. Lewis was a member ball, 1988–1991), Dylan Lewis of the 2003 SSC Silver (men’s soccer, 1988–1991) and Anniversary men’s soccer team Sanja Radenkovic (women’s and was recently inducted into basketball, 1994–1998). From left: Tom Finney, baseball; Dylan Lewis, men’s soccer; SSC Hall of Fame, class of Florida Tech Sports Hall of Sanja Radenkovic, women’s basketball; Bino Campanini, 2005–’06. He is now teach- Fame election is conducted every men’s soccer; President Catanese ing and coaching soccer in two years. The Florida Tech Sports Tom Finney is one of the best Vero Beach where his family Hall of Fame was founded to honor hurlers to have worn the crimson and resides. Dylan and his wife Meeghan those individuals who have made gray for Florida Tech. Finney started his have three sons, Jyoti, 7, and twins outstanding contributions to Florida career with the Panthers in 1988 under Owen and Bryn, 3. Tech Athletics. Its purpose is to perpet- the tutelage of head coach Les Hall. In 1994, head coach John uate the memory of those athletes who Finney was a local stand-out pitching Reynolds recruited an overseas basket- have brought distinction, honor and recruit from Merritt Island. ball player from Belgrade, Yugoslavia. excellence to Florida Tech in athletics. For his career, he accumulated 352 Sanja Radenkovic was a member of In the Florida Tech men’s soccer strikeouts, appearing in 70 games with the 1993 Yugoslavia Junior National program, Bino Campanini is one of 39 starting nods. Finney managed a Team. She is described as one of the most memorable athletes to adorn 3.46 ERA with a winning record of 29- the finest players in the history of the crimson and gray. He is ranked 17, closing 25 games over four years as the Florida Tech women’s basketball among the top 10 all-time players in the a Panther. For this, he holds the single program. Radenkovic had the ability to Panther record book. A native of Jersey season strikeout record, single season make everyone around her better on in the Channel Islands of Great Britain, win-loss record, career strike-out record the court. Campanini arrived in the United States and career win-loss record for Tech. For her career she totaled 2,136 in the fall of 1986 with the help of head In the SSC, he ranks fifth all time in points and 20.5 points per game average. coach Rick Stottler and assistant coach strikeouts and 10th in career wins. Radenkovic still reigns as the all-time Giles Malone, who became accus- Finney is one of only two Panthers leading scorer for both Florida Tech and tomed to recruiting overseas, especially who were named to the Sunshine State the Sunshine State Conference. She is in the United Kingdom. Conference Silver Anniversary team first at Florida Tech and second in the During his playing tenure, in 2002. After his collegiate career, he conference for career field goals made, Campanini helped lead his team to signed as a free agent with the New second at Tech and fifth in the SSC for three consecutive NCAA postseason York Mets organization and played for career free throws made, and second at appearances and two Sunshine State one season. Florida Tech and ninth in the SSC for Championships (SSC) in 1988 and Finney is currently an English career rebounds. 1989. He also took All-SSC honors in teacher at his alma mater, Merritt Island Radenkovic finished her four years three seasons. Campanini was also the High School, and has coached golf, at Florida Tech making the dean’s list only Panther to win national champion- tennis and baseball for the Mustangs. every semester and graduating with ships as both a coach and player. After He and his wife DeeDee reside in honors in business administration. From finishing his eligibility, he stayed on for Rockledge, Fla. 2001–2004 she served as the activi- three seasons as an assistant coach with The only Florida Tech men’s soccer ties coordinator at Ritz Carlton Hotel, Florida Tech winning the national cham- player to have his number retired (3) Palm Beach, Florida, and was named pionship once again in 1991. is Dylan Lewis. He was also the only Employee of the Year in 2003–2004. In 2005, Campanini was appointed Panther player to contribute on the She transferred last year and became to the Florida Tech board of trustees and field to Florida Tech’s 1988 and 1991 the spa concierge at The Ritz Carlton the Florida Tech College of Business NCAA Division II national champion- on South Beach in Miami. She is Board of Overseers. Campanini is the ship teams. currently working for the Ritz Carlton in CEO of Stottler, Stagg & Associates Originally from Wales, he liter- Colorado. Architects Engineers Planners, Inc. He ally went in with a title and out with a Christa Parulis-Kaye and his wife Trish have three children, title. Florida Tech claimed the Sunshine Isabella, 11; Luca, 7; and Carlo, 5, and State Conference championship each they reside in Merritt Island, Fla. Florida Tech TODAY | 31 Class Notes 1973 1987 2000 Mike Clancy is technical and scientific Marisa (Correll) Hueckel and husband Gina (Wendland) Klimp, Psy.D., has relo- director of the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Numerical John welcomed their fourth child in October cated to Virginia with her husband, Scott, and Meteorology and Oceanography Center 2005. She is an adjunct math instructor at children Noah and Ryan. After five years as (FNMOC) in Monterey, Calif. Brevard Community College, and John is a an Army psychologist, she enjoys being home 1977 launch site integration manager for NASA’s with her sons. expendable launch vehicles. The family 2003 Jack Collins, M.S., was named Georgia’s resides in the Melbourne, Fla., area. history teacher of the year by the Gilder Carrie (Hood) Strong, Psy. D., is on staff Lehrman Institute of American History and 1989 at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Preserve America. He teaches social studies Scott Meit, Psy.D., is professor and direc- in Grand Rapids, Mich. Her first published at Stockbridge High School. tor of Behavioral Science Education at West work was recently distributed in the Journal of Karyn (Unbehaun) Erickson is the first Virginia University School of Medicine, Dept. Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. woman recipient of the John G. Moffatt-Frank of Family Medicine in Morgantown, W. Va. 2004 E. Nichol Harbor and Coastal Engineering 1991 Award. She is honored for her outstanding Manny Rodriguez and wife Kelly are in contributions to the advancement and practice Merri Cartwright married David Pittsburgh, Pa., where both are employed by of coastal engineering. Presently, she works DeSchuiteneer in October 2005. The couple the consulting firm, Continuous Learning with local government in developing environ- lives in Yarmouth, Me., where David serves as Group. He is training to become a consultant, mental standards and a permitting process for the security training officer and self-defense and Kelly facilitates incoming consultants. coastal development projects. instructor at Bowdoin College, and Merri is the resident fishery biologist at the Portland 2005 1978 office of NOAA Fisheries Service. Her e-mail Patricia (Oelschlager) Mark Williams is a senior environmental is [email protected]. Greer and Charles Greer scientist with EDAW, Inc. in San Diego, 1994 III ’03 announce the birth Calif., where he has resided since 1979. Mark of their first child, Zachary, has worked as an environmental consultant Brian Sullivan, Psy. D., is working with who was born November for 27 years. a primary care physician in the area’s only 13 at Samsung Hospital in self-pay/managed-care-free primary care Seoul, South Korea. Charles Robert Kirschke works as a captain for practice in Charleston, S.C. He and his is serving in South Korea as NextFlight Aviation in Virginia, flying a Falcon wife have a three-year-old son, Owen a commissioned officer and flying helicopters. 900 EX EASY. He would enjoy hearing from Patrick. Brian is president-elect of the S.C. Patricia will return to Florida Tech in May former classmates at [email protected]. Psychological Association. He can be reached to be commissioned as a 2nd Lt. and begin 1979 at [email protected]. her duty with the U.S. Army. She will live in Mountain Top, Pa., until Charles returns to Scott Bergeron, M.S., M.B.A., Colonel U.S. 1996 the United States. Army (Retired) has joined the Project Team Delphine (Garcia) ’98 M.S., is married to that leads efforts to add armor protection to Fred Hasle ’96 B.S., ’97 M.S. The couple the truck fleet driven by our civilian contrac- now lives in Ottawa, Canada, with their in memoriam tors. He is consultant to the team that oper- 2-year old daughter Mia. She is the Ottawa ates in Kuwait and Iraq. Riverkeeper director of outreach; he is a Wallace Boggs ’73 M.S., an aerospace engi- 1980 technical manager and team Canada leader at neer, passed away on Jan. 26 at his home Leapstone Systems, a communications soft- in Cocoa, Fla. He was a former adjunct Douglas Penner, M.S., is vice president and ware provider. professor at Florida Tech and worked in the chief financial officer at Panasonic Avionics space program. Survivors include his wife Corporation in Bothell, Wash. The company 1997 Eileen. Memorial gifts may be made to is the world’s leading provider of in-flight Fabiana (Lufschanowki) Laby recently Shands HealthCare, 720 SW 2nd Ave., #510, entertainment systems. relocated to Austin, Texas, with husband Ron, Gainesville, Fla., 32601. 1981 children Dahlia, 4, Eli, 2, and Rina, born Jay Arthur Rice Sr. ’93 Psy.D. passed away in September 2005. She will continue her in Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., in September 2005, David Holmgren is a pilot for Delta Airlines private practice in Austin. in Atlanta, Ga. Former classmates from College after a valiant struggle with cancer. Survivors of Aero can reach him at [email protected]. 1998 include wife Barbara. 1983 Nancy Miller, Psy.D., resides in Port Dorothy “Duffy” Dionne-Reed ’83 M.S., Washington, N.Y., with husband Kurt, son ’85 Psy.D., passed away in October 2004 in Carolyn (Kinebrew) Bosa and husband Zachary, 5 ½, and daughter Chloe, 3 ½. She Winston-Salem, N.C. Survivors include her Julio Bosa Jr. became parents to Reuben works part time at a private practice in New husband David Reed and a son Daniel Reed. Nicholas in September 2005. Julio is a deten- York City. tion enforcement officer for the Dept. of Wilson French Sammis ’74 passed away in Homeland Security, and Carolyn is a stay-at- 1999 October 2005. He was a resident of Warner, home mom. The family lives in Jersey City, N.J. Steven Eddi received his rabbinical ordina- N.H., where he was the past commander of 1986 tion in September 2004. He married Aviva the American Legion Post and the Warner Moran of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Historical Society. He is survived by a sister Michael Sole was appointed by the Florida in 2005. He is currently working as a scribe in and two brothers. Department of Environmental Protection Brooklyn, N.Y., where the couple resides. His as DEP’s secretary for regulatory programs e-mail is [email protected]. and energy. He held several positions within the DEP during his 14 years prior to this Eileen (Lopez de Victoria) Berndt is a advancement. process engineer for Kimberly Clark Corp. in Everett, Wash. Her second daughter, Maya Beatriz, was born in October 2005 and joins 2-year-old sister, Michelle.

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