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COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWSComputing Research Association, Celebrating 30 Years of Service to the Computing Research Community

November 2002 Vol. 14/No. 5

DARPA’s New Cognitive Systems Vision

The impact of the DefenseAdvanced Research Projects Agency(DARPA) on computing over thepast 40 years has been profound. Ledby the visionary J.C.R. Licklider andhis innovative successors in theInformation Processing TechniquesOffice (IPTO), DARPA initiatedwork that ultimately put personalcomputers on millions of desktopsand made the global Internet areality. In fact, the original IPTO,which lasted from 1962 to 1985, wasin large part responsible for estab-lishing Computer Science as a field.

DARPA has recently re-energizedIPTO (now the Information Process-ing Technology Office), and hasrededicated its attention to modernComputer Science by looking both toits roots and to a dramatic vision ofthe future. Licklider imagined com-puters and humans working closelytogether in a form of symbiosis. Thenew, 21st century IPTO wants torealize this vision by giving com-puting systems unprecedented abili-ties to reason, to learn, to explain,and to reflect, in order to finallycreate systems able to cope robustlywith unforeseen circumstances.

IPTO’s goal is to create a newgeneration of cognitive systems.

Mired in Moore’s Law?One benefit of such cognitive

systems would be their help inextracting us from a corner intowhich our success seems to havepainted us. The research that hashelped the industry follow Moore’s“Law” has created processors that areremarkably fast and small, and datastorage capabilities that are vast andcheap. Unfortunately, these incred-ible developments have cut two ways.While today’s computers are morepowerful than ever, we have beenlured by processing power andinexpensive memory into creatingsystems that are enormously large andcomplex. Many of today’s systems arevirtually impossible for humans tounderstand, use, or maintain.

Beyond the resulting maintenanceproblem, with the total lifetime costof systems now heavily dominated byafter-production costs, this com-plexity has also led to serious vulner-abilities. More complexity meansgreater opportunity for intruders.More elements mean more ways thatthings can go wrong; systems crashand software rots. And the trainingburden and level of expertise required

to cope with systems both keepgrowing. In order to make oursystems more reliable, more secure,and more understandable, and tocontinue making substantial contri-butions to society, we need to dosomething dramatically different.

The Promise of CognitiveSystems

IPTO is attacking this problem bydriving a fundamental change incomputing systems. By giving systemsmore cognitive capabilities, webelieve we can make them moreresponsible for their own behaviorand maintenance.

Ideally, in the next generation, acomputer system will be cognizant ofits role in a larger organization orteam (and of the overarching goals ofthat team), capable of actingautonomously, and able to interactrationally with other systems andhumans in real time. It will also beable to take care of itself in a self-aware and knowledgeable way.Ultimately, these new capabilitieswill be the basis for artificial systemsthat can respond as robustly tosurprise as natural systems can.

A cognitive computer systemshould be able to learn from itsexperience, as well as by beingadvised. It should be able to explainwhat it was doing and why it wasdoing it, and to recover from mental

blind alleys. It should be able toreflect on what goes wrong when ananomaly occurs, and anticipate suchoccurrences in the future. It shouldbe able to reconfigure itself inresponse to environmental changes.And it should be able to be config-ured, maintained, and operated bynon-experts. All of these potential

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The Intel Research Network: An InnovativeModel of Industry-University Collaboration

This is another in a series of CRNarticles describing the activities of CRA’sindustry laboratory members. Others are posted at: http://www.cra.org/reports/labs.

Intel has a long history of fundingacademic research through sponsoredprograms and grants. Today morethan 250 Intel-sponsored researchengagements are underway at univer-sities throughout the world. Recentlywe have developed a bold newapproach to conducting jointresearch with universities in an open collaborative environment. We believe this innovative modelwill accelerate Intel’s exploratoryresearch efforts, while addressing the most pressing concerns of allparties involved in collaborative initiatives between companies and universities.

Formation of Intel ResearchIn 1999, David Tennenhouse

joined Intel and was charged withlaunching a new internal organiza-tion, Intel Research, to explore thedisruptive and emerging technologiesthat could advance Intel’s businessand create new markets and opportu-nities. Tennenhouse had been chiefscientist and director of the informa-tion technology office at the DefenseAdvanced Research Projects Agency(DARPA), an organization knownfor its ability to catalyze innovationby funding highly targeted universityresearch projects.

The Vision of ProactiveComputing

Tennenhouse arrived at Intel witha vision of a future world of proactivecomputing, in which billions ofdevices embedded throughout theenvironment will anticipate people’s

needs and take action on theirbehalf. Intel Research set out totranslate that vision into reality.

The research model developed forthis long-term and exploratoryprogram uses Intel funding to samplethe broad array of university research.However, just sponsoring universityresearch would not be sufficient to

By Hans Mulder

Hans Mulder

Cognitive Systems VisionContinued on Page 8

Intel Research NetworkContinued on Page 9

COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS November 2002

Expanding the Pipeline

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Berkeley’s “EECS Excellence andDiversity Student Programs” wererecently awarded the 2002 Womenin Engineering Programs Award(WIEP) by WEPAN (Women in Engineering Programs andAdvocacy Network).

At a time when diversityprograms are under attack, such an award validates Berkeley’sprograms for women. The passage of Proposition 209 in California,which prohibits programs that confer educational benefits basedsolely on gender or ethnicity, has ledto a perceived shift away fromvaluing diversity. Further, the con-tinuing economic downturn inCalifornia undermines all academicprograms, but particularly diversityprograms, which lie outside coreinstructional activities.

The WIEP Award recognizesBerkeley’s “sustained nationalimpact” in several areas, including:1) attracting women to electricalengineering and computer science atBerkeley; 2) providing orientationand sustained academic support towomen students in EECS; 3) fos-tering a sense of community forundergraduates and graduate women;4) encouraging undergraduatewomen to apply for graduate pro-grams through research; 5) con-ducting outreach to pre-collegewomen; and 6) developing new poli-cies to serve women students. In thisarticle, we limit the discussion to ourefforts and successes in fostering asense of community and engagingundergraduate women and minoritiesin research.

BackgroundThe box above shows highlights

of the EECS women’s programs, fromthe appointment of Professor SusanGraham in 1971 to the formal cre-ation of a diversity program in 1986by Professor Eugene Wong, and nowthe 25th anniversary of our women’sgraduate group, WICSE, this year. Ourprograms have been greatly enrichedby synergy with all of CRA-W’s pro-grams, including research programsDMP, CREW, and the DistinguishedLecturer Series, as well as theHopper and Tapia Conferences andCRA’s Outstanding UndergraduateAwards and Career MentoringWorkshops.

Fostering Community:WICSE and the AlumnaeConnection

Twenty-five years ago a group ofwomen students founded the grad-uate group WICSE (Women inComputer Science and Engineering),which continues to form the corner-stone of our programs for graduatewomen. The effectiveness of WICSEderives in part from its continuity,departmental support, and mean-ingful contact with CS alumnae andother prominent women in CS. TheEECS Department provides WICSE

with staff assistance, space, facilita-tion of conference travel, a guaran-teed voice at the annual FacultyRetreat, and funding to support its activities.

Since 1977, WICSE has helped toorganize six major conferences forwomen in CS and engineering.WICSE members have been activeat each of the four Grace Hopperconferences, their numbers in-creasing from seven in 1994 to 22who attended the 2002 conferencein Vancouver. WICSE guestspeakers over the past three yearshave brought our students in contactwith women at the forefront of CS.Past speakers include Ruzena Baczsy,Fran Berman, Susan Eggers, DeborahEstrin, Barbara Liskov, Maria Klawe,Valerie Taylor, and Tandy Warnow,among others.

Recently, we followed up on ourwomen CS Ph.D.s for the purpose ofraising our students’ awareness ofthem. Of the 137 alumnae respon-dents, 50 are teaching in researchuniversities. Berkeley CS graduateshold tenured and tenure-trackpositions in most major programs,including Harvard, Carnegie Mellon,MIT, Stanford, UIUC, Washington,Wisconsin, UC Berkeley, UC Davis,UCLA, UC Irvine, University ofIllinois, Georgia Tech, North-western, and UT Austin. Anupdated web page with links to thesealumnae provides a virtual networkfor the Berkeley students aspiring tofollow their path.

WICSE’s core activity is a weeklylunch meeting, which ensures thatwomen students gather on a regularbasis. AUWICSEE, the Associationof Undergraduate Women in Com-puter Science and Engineering, wasestablished 10 years ago. A Mentor-ing Lunch is held once a month forWICSE and AUWICSEE to meettogether. New policies have beenone result of regular gatherings ofwomen students. For example, in the

mid-‘90s a number of women grad-uate students struggled with graduatedegree timelines and expectationswhile dealing with infant care. TheParent Policy, championed byWICSE members at a CS FacultyRetreat, was first adopted by ourfaculty and later by the entireBerkeley campus. This policy providesa safety net for graduate studentswho are parents, allowing them theflexibility of slowing down theirdegree progress without losingfinancial aid or research momentum.

Undergraduate ResearchPrograms

When the Computer ScienceReentry Program was unfortunatelyphased out in 1996 due to Proposition209, alternative means of bringingmore women into graduate study hadto be considered. Thus, we initiatednew programs to encourage under-graduate women to engage inresearch. A series of workshops wascreated to address basic issues of howto find academic-year and summerresearch, approach faculty to ask forresearch, develop a project, andpresent research. We institutedundergraduate research poster ses-sions, now scheduled each semester,and enthusiastically advertised NSFResearch Experiences for Under-graduates Programs, as well as theCRA-W DMP and CREW programs.

Award Validates Berkeley’s DiversityProgramsBy Sheila Humphreys

Affiliate Societies

Computing ResearchAssociation

Board OfficersJames FoleyChairGeorgia Institute of Technology

Janice CunyVice ChairUniversity of Oregon

Kathleen McKeownSecretaryColumbia University

John StankovicTreasurerUniversity of Virginia

Board MembersPhilip BernsteinMicrosoft Research

Randal BryantCarnegie Mellon University

Doris CarverLouisiana State University

Lori ClarkeUniversity of Massachusetts

Timothy FininUniversity of MarylandBaltimore County

Ambuj GoyalIBM T.J. Watson Research Center

Barbara GroszHarvard University

James HorningNAI Labs

Mary Jane IrwinPennsylvania State University

Leah H. JamiesonPurdue University

Michael JonesMicrosoft Research

Edward LazowskaUniversity of Washington

Nancy LevesonMassachusetts Institute ofTechnology

David PattersonUniversity of California, Berkeley

Guylaine M. PollockSandia National Laboratories

Daniel ReedUniversity of Illinoisat Urbana-Champaign

Robert SchnabelUniversity of Colorado at Boulder

Lawrence SnyderUniversity of Washington

Mary Lou SoffaUniversity of Pittsburgh

Eugene SpaffordPurdue University

Frank TompaUniversity of Waterloo

Moshe VardiRice University

Jeffrey VitterDuke University

David WaltzNEC Research Institute

Richard WatersMitsubishi Electric Research Labs

Elaine WeyukerAT&T Labs - Research

Bryant YorkPortland State University

Stuart ZwebenOhio State University

Executive DirectorAndrew Bernat

CACS/AIC

REMINDER TO CS&CE CHAIRS(Ph.D-Granting Institutions)

Taulbee Surveys Were DueNovember 1

Please make certain your surveyhas been submitted to:

www.cra.org/Survey/FillOut

Questions?Contact: [email protected]

Berkeley Milestones1971 Susan Graham appointed Assistant Professor of Computer Science.1977 WICSE (women’s graduate group) founded by CS graduate students.1978 Working in Engineering and Computer Science: A conference for women

attended by 800 students.1983 Computer Science Reentry Program Established by Computer Science

Division to increase number of women graduate students.1986 EECS (Prof. Eugene Wong) creates “Excellence and Diversity Student

Programs.”1987 WICSE 10th Anniversary: MIT Professor Dresselhaus, speaker.1992 AUWICSEE founded by women undergraduates; Professor Katherine

Yelick appointed.1994 Faculty pass Parent Policy allowing graduate student parents to modify

their academic program.1996 CS Reentry Program phased out because of Proposition 209.2000 CS sends 15 students to Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in

Computing.2001 Jennifer Mankoff appointed Assistant Professor of CS; Berkeley estab-

lishes a Virtual Development Center.2002 WICSE celebrates 25th year

Maria Klawe visits CS as Regents’ Lecturer.CS sends 22 students to Hopper Conference; Barbara Grosz visits asMcKay Professor in Computer Science.

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Results of CRA Industrial Salary Survey of CS ResearchLabsBy David Waltz

In November 2001, CRA con-ducted its fifth Industrial SalarySurvey of CS Research Laboratories.Eleven organizations representing689 researchers responded. (In 2000, fourteen organizations with 1,189researchers participated.) Of these689 researchers, 72 percent heldPh.Ds, 24 percent M.S. degrees, 4 percent B.S. degrees, and <0.1percent other degrees.

Organizations were asked toprovide data about base salary, totalcash compensation (which includesitems such as bonuses), and total non-cash compensation (e.g., the valueof stock options). Respondents wereasked to report means and mediansfor each category. Companies thatcompleted the survey receiveddetailed results in January 2002. Asummary of the results is presented inTables 1, 2 and 3.

Table 1 (a comparison of basecompensation) is non-problematic,but Tables 2 and 3 need explanation.In both 2000 and 2001, significantamounts of reported income camefrom non-cash compensation, prima-rily stock options. We calculated thevalue of this non-cash compensationassuming stock prices would appre-ciate at 15 percent per year. Thelarge resulting 2001 non-cash com-pensation values raised apparent totalcompensation significantly, eventhough options were granted to fewerthan 10 percent of the researchers(from 3 of 11 reporting organiza-tions). However, it is highly likelythat all options granted in 2001 areworthless today (i.e., far below theoption exercise price), making Table

3 very misleading. Consequently theinterpretive conclusions below aredrawn from Table 2, our best estimateof actual realized income. (Caveat:Clearly the comparison in Table 2isn’t perfect—it is likely that someoptions granted in 2000 also provedworthless, so the total compensationfor 2000 is probably overstated somewhat.)

ObservationsThe main finding of the 2000

survey was that compensation—bothbase and total—had soared across theboard. In 2001, there were somegains in base salaries, but totalcompensation dropped significantlyexcept for new Ph.Ds.

More specifically, I would like tohighlight four year-on-year changesin 2001:

1) total compensation droppedsignificantly—14% to 21%—forresearchers with 1 or more years ofexperience.

2) mean and median base com-pensation rose for researchers with 1 to 15 years of experience, with thelargest increases—6% to 8%—forthose with 6 to 10 years’ experience.

The net effect of these first twotrends is a large shift away from vari-able compensation. Variable compen-sation, which accounted for aboutone-third of total compensation in2000, shrank to less than 10 percentin 2001.

3) starting base salaries decreasedslightly (-5% for the median, -2.4%for the mean), although starting totalcompensation did not show a clear

Median Mean Median Mean

Table 1. Base Salaries in Industrial Research Labs by Years ofPost-PhD Experience (thousands of dollars)

2000 2001

New PhD 102.6 101.2 97.5 98.81-5 Years 104.0 101.7 105.2 107.16-10 Years 114.8 118.8 124.3 126.311-15 Years 122.0 132.6 134.2 134.316+ Years 145.6 145.6 138.0 139.3


Table 2. 2000 Total Compensation* and 2001 Total CashCompensation** by Years of Post-PhD Experience (thousands of dollars)

2000 2001


*Total Compensation is base salary plus additional cash (e.g., bonus)and non-cash (e.g., stock options) items.

**Total Cash Compensation is base salary plus additional cash (e.g.,bonus) items.


Table 3. 2000 Total Compensation* and 2001 Total Compensation*by Years of Post-PhD Experience (thousands of dollars)

2000 2001


* Total Compensation is base salary plus additional cash (e.g., bonus)and non-cash (e.g., stock options) items.Survey Results

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The International Trading Agent Competition: Focus onRoxyBotBy Amy Greenwald

Amy Greenwald, Brown University,is the fifth CRA Digital GovernmentFellow. The following article is a syn-opsis of her presentation to the AuctionsDivision at the Federal CommunicationsCommission on May 7, 2002.

Suppose you want to buy a usedCanon AE-1 SLR camera at anonline auction. It would be quite adaunting task to manually monitorprices and make bidding decisions atall web sites currently offering thecamera—especially if accessories likea flash and tripod are sometimesbundled with the camera, andsometimes auctioned separately. But for the next generation of auto-mated trading agents this will be aroutine task.

Simultaneous auctions, whicharise naturally on Internet sites suchas eBay.com and amazon.com, are achallenge to bidders, particularlywhen complementary and substi-tutable goods are on offer. Com-plementary goods are items such as a

flash, a tripod, and a case that wouldcomplement a camera—but a bidderdesires any of the former only if s/heis certain to acquire the latter.Substitutable goods are goods such asthe Canon AE-1 and the Canon A-1—a bidder desires one or the other,but not both. In combinatorial auc-tions, bidders bid on combinations ofitems, such as “camera and flash for$295’’; in these auctions, the (NP-complete) problem of determininghow to allocate goods so as to maxi-mize revenue falls in the hands of theauctioneer. In simultaneous auctions,however, the complexity burden lieswith the bidders.

The international trading agentcompetition (TAC) challenges itsentrants to design online agentscapable of bidding in simultaneousauctions for substitutable and comple-mentary goods. TAC was conceivedof by Mike Wellman and the AI labo-ratory at the University of Michigan.This year, for the third rendition of

the competition, the TAC softwareplatform was redesigned by theIntelligent Systems Laboratory at theSwedish Institute of ComputerScience, led by Erik Aurell.

RulesThe TAC competition (http://

www.sics.se/tac and http://tac.eecs.umich.edu) consists of a series ofgame instances, each of which pitseight autonomous bidding agentsagainst one another. Each TAC agentsimulates a travel agent with eightclients who were interested in trav-eling from TACtown to Boston andhome again during a five-day period.Each client is characterized by arandom set of preferences for the pos-sible arrival and departure dates,hotel rooms (The Grand Hotel andLe Fleabag Inn), and entertainmenttickets (symphony, theater, and base-ball). A TAC agent’s score in a gameinstance is the difference between thetotal utility it obtains for its clients,

based on its clients’ preferences, and the agent’s expenditures. To min-imize the effects of randomization,agents’ scores are averaged acrossseveral game instances during TAC competitions.

In order to obtain utility for aclient, an agent constructs a completetravel package for that client by pur-chasing airline tickets to and fromTACtown and securing hotel reserva-tions. It is also possible to obtain

Amy Greenwald

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This is the fourth in a series of arti-cles on data trends from CRA’s TaulbeeSurvey and its antecedents, whichstretch back to 1970.

The Taulbee Survey tracksdemographic data and salaries atdoctorate-granting computer scienceand computer engineering (CS/CE)departments in the United States andCanada. Earlier articles dealt withfaculty salaries, the proportion ofwomen among degree recipients andfaculty members, and the ethnicity ofPh.D. students and recipients. This article concerns the employ-ment of computer science and com-puter engineering doctorates in the first year after they received their degrees.

The Taulbee Survey, which is con-ducted each fall, asks for the currentemployment status of those whoreceived Ph.D. degrees during theprevious academic year (AY). Due tochanges in the survey, including theaddition of new employment

categories, it is difficult to traceemployment trends beforeAY1984/85.

Table 1 shows the results fromAY1984/85 onward as percentiles,since these are more useful fortracking trends than raw numbers.These figures exclude the approxi-mately 15 to 20 percent of doctorateswhose employment status wasunknown each year, as well as thosewho were listed as unemployed(which average to only 1 percent).

Figure 1 illustrates the proportionof doctorates who were employedoutside of academia (i.e., if self-employed, or in industry or govern-ment), within academia (i.e., inPh.D.- and non-Ph.D.-grantingCS/CE departments, as well as innon-CS/CE departments), andoutside North America.

Two trends in particular are worthnoting. The first is that starting withthe AY1990/91 graduates, a greaterproportion of students found early

employment outside of academiathan in it. This trend increased par-ticularly during the early 1990s,peaking with the AY1996/97 gradu-ates. Since then, however, the shareof doctorate-holders going into non-academic jobs has decreased, whilethe proportion going into academiahas increased.

Another interesting trend is thedecrease since the mid-1990s in the

proportion of doctorates who foundearly employment outside of theUnited States and Canada. This hasoccurred even as the proportion ofdoctorates granted to nonresidentaliens steadily increased over thesame period—45 percent of CS/CEdoctorates granted in AY2000/01were to nonresident aliens, 47percent the year before that.

Historical Trends from Taulbee Surveys: Early Employmentof DoctoratesBy Jay Vegso

Table 1. Employment of New Ph.D. RecipientsPh.D. Ph.D.- Non-Ph.D.-

Received in Granting Granting Non-Academic CS/CE CS/CE CS/CE Self- Outside

Year Dept. Dept. Dept. Industry Government Employed U.S./Canada

1984/1985 36% 10% 4% 34% 4% 2% 10%1985/1986 39% 7% 3% 37% 5% 1% 9%1986/1987 39% 9% 4% 37% 4% 1% 8%1987/1988 40% 9% 3% 33% 4% 0% 11%1988/1989 39% 10% 4% 34% 4% 1% 9%1989/1990 30% 11% 3% 38% 3% 2% 13%1990/1991 29% 10% 2% 42% 3% 2% 13%1991/1992 25% 9% 3% 41% 4% 2% 16%1992/1993 26% 12% 4% 37% 4% 2% 15%1993/1994 24% 9% 3% 38% 4% 2% 18%1994/1995 26% 8% 1% 41% 5% 2% 16%1995/1996 31% 3% 2% 49% 3% 2% 9%1996/1997 30% 4% 2% 54% 3% 2% 5%1997/1998 35% 3% 1% 50% 4% 2% 5%1998/1999 38% 3% 0% 49% 2% 3% 3%1999/2000 38% 3% 1% 50% 3% 1% 4%2000/2001 39% 4% 0% 49% 2% 1% 4%

The Federal Budget Cycle—A PrimerBy Peter Harsha

This is the first of a two-part seriesexplaining the Federal budget process.Part 2, The President’s Budget inCongress, will appear in the January2003 issue of CRN.

Part One—Writing thePresident’s Budget

On February 4, 2002, PresidentGeorge W. Bush unveiled his fiscalyear 2003 budget proposal, a plan forspending nearly $2 trillion packagedin a flag-bedecked stack of documentsmore than five inches tall.

The stack—a compendium of jus-tifications and accounting for everydollar of federal spending at everyfederal agency and office—repre-sented the culmination of nearly ayear of work by the executive branchand its agencies, but only the

beginning of the annual cycle ofdebate and legislation necessary tofund the operations of government.

At this writing, the final budgetfor FY 2003 has not yet been decidedand is unlikely to be resolved untilCongress returns to Washington afterthe November 5th Congressionalelections. Work on legislation tocreate a new Department of Home-land Security (still unresolved) anddisagreements among the House lead-ership about a final total spendingnumber—in essence, a decision abouthow much to exceed the President’sbudget request in appropriations—delayed consideration of all 13 of theannual appropriations bills necessaryto fund the federal government in FY2003, and have made the post-elec-tion return necessary. Until Congress

returns, it is impossible to know thefinal disposition of many of the pro-grams important to computingresearch. Instead, this lull in activityprovides an opportunity to examinethe mechanics of the budgetprocess—how the administration pro-duces its plan, and how the Congressdisposes of it.

The President’s BudgetWork began on the President’s FY

2003 budget almost a year prior to itsintroduction last February. Indeed,shortly after the release of the currentFY 2003 budget, analysts at theWhite House’s Office of Managementand Budget (OMB) had alreadyopened the book on the FY 2004budget by producing guidance forfederal agency officials charged with

drafting budgets for their own agen-cies. Although each agency draws upits own budget request, OMB mustapprove all agency budgets beforethey can be included in thePresident’s budget. The process ofcreating an agency budget and havingit vetted by OMB will take the bulkof the year, and will require inputfrom a number of sources.

For federal research and develop-ment agencies, the budget process iscoordinated through the WhiteHouse’s Office of Science andTechnology Policy (OSTP), headedby the President’s Science Advisor(currently Dr. John Marburger), inaddition to the normal vetting byOMB. OSTP runs the coordinating

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Homeland SecurityBy Peter A. Freeman

Homeland security is perhaps themost urgent and immediate issuefacing our nation today.

There are, of course, many issuesfacing us, as there always seem to bein the world in which we live—health care, quality of education,erosion of privacy, economic stability,world peace. While our field con-tributes to addressing all of theseissues, it appears that we in com-puting are in a unique position tocontribute to homeland security in amore direct and immediate way than we can to any other single,compelling issue.

Very simply, this is because in thewar on terrorism in which we arenow engaged, information is at theheart of all efforts to protect us froma usually unknown and oftenunknowable enemy. Obtaining rele-vant information in a timely mannerand then disseminating it to thosewho can act on it to protect us is thecore of all homeland defense efforts,ranging from airport screening todetermining if the spread of an infec-tious disease is actually bio-terrorism.Devising algorithms to process infor-mation and designing the machinesto implement those algorithms (touse a very simple, but not complete,definition of computing research) is,of course, what we do.

Many branches of the U.S.Government are now focused oncontributing to homeland security,and as they work on carrying outtheir missions they are discovering apressing need for new technology,new ideas, and a new set of peoplewho understand cutting-edge scienceand engineering. NSF, for the past

year, has been trying to serve as amiddleman to put agencies with aneed in touch with those in the com-munity whose research and knowl-edge may be able to address thoseneeds. Our near-term strategy is tohighlight the value of basic researchby making linkages between our basicresearch and mission agency needs.This is working successfully and will benefit basic research over thelong term.

On the one hand, researchersoften don’t understand the needs ofthose in operational agencies, butcould make an impact if they did. On the other, the operational agencies need the depth of expertisethat exists in the NSF community.Many CISE researchers have beendelighted at the opportunity to con-tribute, and the mission agencieshave been pleased to have access toleading research.

NSF has been making connectionsin a variety of ways, includingholding workshops that include PI’sand government personnel, bringinggovernment technology managerstogether to discuss their researchneeds so that we and others can startrelevant funding programs, makingpresentations at conferences andworkshops, and having NSF per-sonnel work closely with other agen-cies as they explore new technologyrelevant to their missions. Areasinclude biology, physics, electricalengineering, social science, and manyareas of computer science and engi-neering. Commensurate with myopening comments, an area of highinterest to many agencies is thegeneral area of knowledge discovery

and dissemination; but there is hardlyan area covered by the programs ofCISE that isn’t of interest.

As you might expect, the work ofsome of the agencies requesting assis-tance is heavily classified. NSF doesnot support classified work and doesnot intend to do so, but the organicact that created NSF and providesour basic mission clearly indicates ourresponsibility to support nationaldefense: “To promote the progress ofscience; to advance the nationalhealth, prosperity, and welfare; and tosecure the national defense.”

We have noted an eagerness onthe part of many in the communityto contribute to homeland defense,including in some cases obtainingsecurity clearances so they can be ofmaximum assistance. In a similarmanner, agencies are not only eagerto tap into the great reservoir of ideasand people in the S&E research com-munity, but in some cases are quitewilling to fund unclassified, basicresearch. A certain amount of thisfunding has already taken placethrough supplements to existing NSFgrants using funds supplied by otheragencies. We anticipate more of thisin the coming year.

NSF has also been trying torefocus programs and develop newprograms, where appropriate, that cancontribute to homeland security.Some of these are obvious, such asnetwork security, trusted systems,data mining, and database security.On the whole, however, we are tryingto keep our focus on the long-termresearch that is the hallmark of NSF.This is entirely consistent with theprevailing view that homeland

security is an issue that will be withus for many years and for which manynew and fundamental discoveries are needed.

All of us in computing have anopportunity to contribute to oursociety in a direct and meaningfulway because of the centrality of ourdiscipline to homeland securityefforts. If you are invited to partici-pate in a workshop on the topic orasked to meet with an operationalagency, I encourage you to do so. Ifyou have an idea that you thinkcould contribute to some aspect ofhomeland security, I urge you to bring that to the attention of theappropriate people.

As you might imagine, that maynot be an easy task, but we at NSFmay be able to help. I suggest youfirst talk with your Program Directoror someone else at NSF who knowsyou and your work, or an equivalentperson at DARPA or in other agen-cies. They should be able to help youlocate the right place to take youridea. If they are not able to do this,then feel free to contact Dr. GaryStrong ([email protected]) or me.

Our field, in many ways, is helpingcreate the world of the future. It isfitting that we also have the opportu-nity and responsibility to help makethat world a more secure place. Istrongly encourage you to help dothat through your research andeducational activities.

Peter Freeman ([email protected]) isAssistant Director—CISE at theNational Science Foundation.

CRA Forms Grand ChallengesSteering Committee

Following the success of the first CRA Grand Challenges Conference inComputer Science and Computer Engineering held in June 2002, the CRAboard of directors voted to incorporate such conferences as an ongoing CRAactivity. The board has appointed a steering committee to provide direction forfuture conferences.

Chaired by CRA board member David Patterson (UC Berkeley), othercommittee members include Randy Bryant (Carnegie Mellon), Barbara Grosz(Harvard), Mary Jane Irwin (Penn State), Christos Papadimitriou (UC Berkeley),and Bob Sproull (Sun Microsystems).

The steering committee’s mandate is to:• Clarify the objectives of the conferences.• Define a process for soliciting, reviewing, and accepting conference topic

proposals. • Provide policies and guidance for conference organizing committees.• Assure appropriate evaluation of each conference.• Provide institutional memory for Grand Challenges Conferences.CRA’s current plan is to hold a Grand Challenges Conference every other

year, alternating years with the CRA Conference at Snowbird. To start thiscycle, a second conference is planned for late spring/summer 2003, contingentupon funding.

Each Grand Challenges Conference will have its own organizing committee.This group will work with CRA to write the proposal for funding and to runthe conference. The CRA steering committee will help conference organizersto sharpen their ideas, and will provide critical feedback and advice.

The purpose of these conferences is to provoke “out-of-the-box” thinking as a way of articulating the grand challenges in computer science andengineering in a compelling way. Information about the first Grand ChallengesConference, whose theme was systems, is posted on the CRA website at:http://www.cra.org.

More on Computing >Computer ScienceBy Jim Foley

The September issue of CRN carried a piece I wrote entitled “Computing >Computer Science.” Three things have happened since that article waspublished:

1. I updated my original article based on discussions with colleaguesElizabeth Mynatt and Janet Kolodner at Georgia Tech.

2. Bob Glass (Editor-Emeritus, Journal of Systems and Software;Editor/Publisher, The Software Practitioner) responded to me with the viewthat the discipline of computing consists of three major fields: computerscience, information systems, and software engineering.

The updated article and Bob’s comments can be found at: http://www.cra.org/reports/computing/

3. CRA recommended to the National Research Council that in the nextassessment of doctoral programs, there be a sixth category called“Computer and Information Science and Engineering” parallel to the fivecurrent categories: Engineering, Physical Sciences and Math, Arts andHumanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and BiologicalSciences. Computer Science would fall in this new category. (See relatedstory in this issue “CRA Comments on Proposed NRC Study of U.S.Ph.D. Programs.”) We used the CISE acronym rather than Computingbecause CISE is already well known to the NSF-supported research com-munity. But the spirit is the same—there is a larger discipline thatincludes computer science.

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CRA Comments on Proposed NRC Study of U.S. Ph.D.Programs

The National Research Council isonce again undertaking a study ofPh.D. programs at research universi-ties in the United States. The laststudy, commonly referred to as the“NRC Rankings,” was released in1995 (http://bob.nap.edu/html/researchdoc). According to the NRC,the purpose of the current study isprimarily to provide universityadministrators and faculty with a setof common measures, both quantita-tive and reputational. Additionalinformation about the assessment isavailable on the Web at:http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bhew/ResDocs_about.html.

The Computing ResearchAssociation was invited by theNRC’s Committee to Examine theMethodology for the Assessment ofResearch-Doctorate Programs(http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bhew/ResDocs_cmte.html) to providecomments and suggestions on theproposed assessment prior to thecommittee’s meeting on September30. Reprinted below is the text of theletter submitted to the chair of theNRC committee, Dr. Jeremiah P.Ostriker, by CRA board chair, Jim Foley.

The Computing Research Association(CRA) welcomes the opportunity toprovide input to the National ResearchCouncil’s assessment of doctoral pro-grams at research universities. CRA isan association of more than 200 NorthAmerican academic departments, sixcomputing societies (AmericanAssociation for Artificial Intelligence,

Association for Computing Machinery,Canadian Association of ComputerScience, IEEE Computer Society,Society for Industrial and AppliedMathematics, and USENIXAssociation), and twenty-three indus-trial laboratories and institutes allengaging in computing research. CRA’smission focuses on representing andstrengthening research and graduateeducation in the computing fields. CRA’s members are very aware of theNRC rankings and the importance of the results.

Your letter asks “…how might thenext [NRC] study incorporate interdisci-plinary programs [and] identify emergingareas that were not included in the 1995study?” Since 1995, the year the lastNRC rankings were released, computinghas experienced great change. The emer-gence of new research areas, sub-disci-plines, and interdisciplinary fields withinthe computer science and engineeringfields has reached a critical mass andnow requires a new categorization andnew methods of assessment. Forexample, a brief survey of CRA memberdepartments finds computing programshoused in nine different college unitsfrom Arts and Sciences to Engineeringto Information Technology andEngineering. Our IT Deans’ groupincludes Deans from about 40 com-puting units that report directly to aProvost or similar official. The names ofthese units [http://www.cra.org/Activities/itdeans/participants.html]reflect the breadth of computing. Also,the attached article “Computing >Computer Science” [see p. 6 at

http://www.cra.org/CRN/issues/0204.pdf] is my own take on theintellectual breadth of computing.

CRA suggests that the committeeestablish the high-level category“Computer and Information Science andEngineering” under which doctoral pro-grams in computer science, computerengineering, information science, infor-mation technology, human-computerinteraction, computational science, etc.,would be assessed and ranked. In addi-tion, some multidisciplinary programssuch as bio-informatics and other “x”-informatics programs may be appropri-ately housed under this new category.

Our suggestion mirrors the policy ofthe National Science Foundation which,in 1986, reorganized to create CISE—the Directorate for Computer andInformation Science and Engineering—in recognition of computing as an impor-tant cluster of disciplines on a par withthe traditional disciplines housed in theother Directorates of Engineering, Mathand the Physical Sciences, the BiologicalSciences, and the Social, Behavioral andEconomic Sciences.

In response to the question of howthe next NRC study should assess thescholarly reputation of doctoral pro-grams, CRA endorses a rigorous evalua-tion process that takes into account thedifferences between computing and otherresearch disciplines in terms of publica-tion modalities. Attached is the CRAwhite paper “Best Practices inEvaluating Computer Scientists andEngineers for Promotion and Tenure”[http://www.cra.org/reports/tenure_review.html]. As noted in this paper,

although “…standard publication is oneindicator of academic achievement, otherforms of publication, specifically confer-ence publication, and the disseminationof artifacts [such as computer programsand systems] also transmit ideas.Conference publication is both rigorousand prestigious. Assessing artifactsrequires evaluation from knowledgeablepeers. Quantitative measures of impactare possible, but they may not tell theentire story.” CRA strongly recom-mends that the committee take these differences in academic culture and procedure into consideration when judging a program’s “scholarlyreputation.”

In conclusion, CRA recommendsthat the committee:

1. create the new category“Computer and InformationScience and Engineering” toproperly capture and classifyPh.D. programs in the wideningareas of computing education andresearch, and

2. specify a rigorous evaluation ofcomputing programs that takesinto account the assessment prac-tices of computer science andengineering. [end of letter text]

According to the NRC, the firstphase of the NRC study will investi-gate new measures and methodolo-gies so that the second phase, to beconducted in 2003-05, may accu-rately reflect changes in scholarshipand graduate education that haveoccurred over the past 20 years.

CRA Welcomes New StaffTwo new employees have recently joined the CRA staff, filling the vacancies

created by the departures of Diane Long (Administrative Assistant) and PatrickMcMullen (Program Associate).

Susanne Pile <[email protected]> hasassumed the position of Administrative Assistant.Among other responsibilities, she will coordinatethe professional opportunities section of ComputingResearch News.

For the past five years, Susanne has beenemployed by a consulting firm in Arlington,Virginia, first as a training coordinator and recentlyas an Administrative Assistant. A native of Trinidad,she lives in Maryland with her 5-year-old son.

Andrew (Drew)Sutter <[email protected]> has joinedCRA as a program associate. He will work primarilyon projects that involve statistics and use of socialscience methodologies, such as field work on ourempirical studies of recruitment and retention,formal evaluation of effectiveness of CRA pro-grams, and Taulbee and industrial salary surveys.

Drew received a bachelor’s degree from theUniversity of Virginia in sociology and history. Hiswork experience includes six years as a ResearchAssociate at the American Sociological Associationwhere he was extensively involved with develop-

ment, implementation, and data analysis of all surveys by the ResearchProgram. He also managed a small-grants program co-sponsored by ASA andthe National Science Foundation and was a key member of a team designingimprovements in the overhaul of the master ASA database of individuals andinstitutions.

COMPUTING RESEARCH NEWS

Vol. 14/No. 5

Computing Research News(ISSN 1069-384X) is published five times per year, in January, March, May,September, and November. Copyright 2002 by the Computing Research Association(CRA), 1100 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 507, Washington, DC 20036-4632; tel. 202-234-2111. All rights reserved. Material in CRN is not endorsed by CRA norintended to reflect any official positions of CRA or its board.

Subscriptions: Call 202-234-2111, send e-mail to [email protected], or mail subscriptioninquiries to CRA, 1100 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 507, Washington, DC20036-4632. A free subscription is available to qualified subscribers. One-year paidsubscriptions are $30 in the United States, $45 (U.S.) in Canada, and $54 (U.S.)elsewhere.

Change of Address: Note that a change of address must include the old and newaddresses with ZIP+4 if available. Please include a street address or PO Box.

Postmaster: Send address changes to: CRA, 1100 Seventeenth Street, NW, Suite 507, Washington, DC 20036-4632. Postage paid at Washington, DC.

CRA Communications CommitteeJan Cuny (University of Oregon), ChairMary Lou Soffa (University of Pittsburgh), Co-chair and CRN Senior EditorialAdvisorTimothy Finin (University of Maryland, Baltimore Co.)Frank Tompa (University of Waterloo)

Computing Research Association StaffAndrew Bernat, Executive DirectorPeter Harsha, Director of Government AffairsDana Neill, Business ManagerSusanne Pile, Administrative AssistantJean Smith, Sr. Communications Associate and CRN EditorAndrew Sutter, Program AssociateJay Vegso, Manager of Membership and Information ServicesDonnajean Ward, Director of Programs

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The Computing Research Association invites nominations for the CRADistinguished Service Award and the A. Nico Habermann Award for the year 2003.

Distinguished Service AwardCRA makes an award, usually annually, to a person who has made an out-

standing service contribution to the computing research community. Thisaward recognizes service in the areas of government affairs, professional soci-eties, publications or conferences, and leadership that has a major impact oncomputing research.

A. Nico Habermann AwardCRA makes an award, usually annually, to a person who has made an out-

standing contribution to aiding members of underrepresented groups within thecomputing research community. This award recognizes work in areas of govern-ment affairs, educational programs, professional societies, public awareness, andleadership that has a major impact on advancing these groups in the computingresearch community.

For a list of previous winners of these awards, see: http://www.cra.org/main/cra.awards.html

Nomination ProcedureThe deadline for receipt of nominations is February 12, 2003. Nominations

should not exceed two pages in length and should describe the contributions onwhich the nomination is based. Letters in support of the nomination arewelcome but not required. Questions or comments may be addressed [email protected].

Send nominations electronically to: [email protected] (in plain text or as aWord attachment). Alternatively, mail or fax to:

CRA Service AwardsComputing Research Association1100 17th Street, NW, Suite 507Washington, DC 20036-4632Tel. 202-234-2111Fax: 202-667-1066E-mail: [email protected]

FEBRUARY 12 DEADLINE FOR CRA SERVICE AWARDNOMINATIONS

One of our DMP students, Emily Chung, received Honorable Mention in theCRA Outstanding Undergraduate competition in 2001.

Focus on MinoritiesSince 1990, EECS has operated a summer research program, SUPERB-IT

(Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley-Information Technology). A minority-serving program, the goal of SUPERB isto develop competitively qualified graduate applicants through undergraduateresearch. Founded by our own African American EECS graduate students,SUPERB has been supported by the NSF REU Program. Ours is one of thevery few REU sites focusing on underrepresented students. Of students in theSUPERB program, 41 percent are women, compared with an 18 percentenrollment of undergraduate women in the EECS Department. AfricanAmericans have comprised almost half of our REU students, and more than 20percent come from underrepresented institutions. Cited by NSF as an “exem-plary program,” SUPERB has brought 113 students to Berkeley since 1990.They joined CS and EE graduate research groups, with mentorship provided byfaculty and graduate student researchers.

Leveraging Summer Research Results are clearly positive: 66 percent of former SUPERB students have

pursued a graduate degree. The positive correlation between undergraduateresearch and the pursuit of graduate degrees in science and engineering is wellknown. Since 1990, 113 students participated in SUPERB and have beenmentored by 56 EECS faculty. Of these students, 78 percent were underrepre-sented ethnic minorities. Four SUPERB alumni have received doctorates aswell as MS degrees, and nine doctorates are pending just at Berkeley.SUPERB has contributed significantly to the diversity of the graduate studentbody both here and elsewhere. SUPERB continues to bring women andminority students to our graduate program. Five of the women entering ourgraduate program in 2001 and 2002 are SUPERB alumnae, including a studentfrom Howard University.

Changing the ClimateA long-standing program like SUPERB has a positive effect on the depart-

mental climate. In 1990, matching students to faculty research groups was dif-ficult; now, after 12 years, CS faculty are receptive to SUPERB students. Fiftypercent of the faculty who have mentored SUPERB students are repeaters,attesting to their enthusiasm for the program. Both graduate students andfaculty have discovered talented students from universities unfamiliar to them.Further, two women students from two other nearby institutions have con-tinued their research with their Berkeley faculty during their senior year.

Giving CS a Context: The Berkeley Virtual DevelopmentCenter

Our newest program for women is the Virtual Development Center (VDC)established by EECS in January 2001 in partnership with the Institute forWomen and Technology. Our VDC focuses on the technology needs of dis-abled women. The motivation to create such a center is to offer to students,especially women, a needed context for understanding the applications of theirtheoretical studies.

The VDC course “User Interface Design and Development” was taught byCS Professor James Landay. About 40 percent of the students enrolled in thisclass in spring 2002 were women, a much higher ratio of women to men thanis customary in CS classes. The students used contextual inquiry methods tosolicit input from a group of disabled women from the community; they brain-stormed with that community about what technology products would be usefulto them. Twelve teams of students developed innovative projects, which areposted at: http://guir.berkeley.edu./courses/cs160/spring2002/projects.htm

Students commented on the value of directly connecting the special users’needs to the design process, instigated by the VDC’s focus. One student wrote:

I really feel that designing for the disabled teaches a lot moreabout other people, and it really teaches about good user-centereddesign since the designers can’t shoot from the hip and use theirown experience, but rely more upon the user’s feedback.

The Admissions BottleneckContrary to popular opinion, it is not lack of interest in CS by talented

high school women that presents a serious challenge, impeding our efforts todiversify the computer science pipeline. Rather, it is the difficulty they face ingaining admission to UC Berkeley. The table on page 8 shows how the numberof freshmen applicants who are women has hovered around 350 for the pastfive years, with a fairly constant number of women admitted. The selectivity isso high that only 19 percent of freshman applicants were admitted in fall of2002. Our 45 percent yield rate (admitted students who choose to enroll atBerkeley) reflects effective recruitment. Although the percentage of under-graduate women enrolled in EECS has slowly crept to 18 percent, this per-centage will not increase significantly unless more applicants gain admission.The percentage of undergraduate women in CS in our Letters and ScienceProgram is 23 percent (compared with 18 percent in the EECS EngineeringProgram). In seeking to broaden the definition of qualified applicants, a group

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of faculty and staff lobbied to remove from consideration the criterion of “priorcomputing experience,” since it affects women applicants disproportionately.Other CS programs, for example at Carnegie Mellon University, haveinvestigated broader admissions criteria with very positive results.

Sheila Humphreys ([email protected]) is Academic Coordinator forStudent Matters, Center for Undergraduate Matters, Department of ElectricalEngineering and Computer Sciences, University of California at Berkeley.

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improvements in system capabilityshould help us make a serious dent inthe maintenance and complexityproblems we are facing.

In a nutshell, we want to trans-form computational systems fromthose that are simply reactive tothose that are truly cognitive. Ourultimate goal is to create systems thatknow what they’re doing.

Where We’re GoingNew research in cognitive systems

has the potential to revolutionize theway we design, deploy, and dependon computing systems. A long-termresearch agenda might be structuredin stages. For example, we mightstrive first to consider softwaresystems that were in some measureself-aware. This kind of system couldhelp in its own debugging, and mightbe extensible through a high-level,goal-oriented dialogue with its pro-grammer. Next, we could imaginebuilding cognitive networks that areable to understand their overall goalsand capable of making adaptive,effective use of limited resources.Beyond that, we are interested inbuilding autonomous, perceivingagents, which could explain theirreasoning and engage in naturaldialogues with human partners thatwould allow them to increase theirfunctionality and performance overtime. Finally, we want to build trulyintelligent, multi-component systems whose overall operationwould be more efficient and moreeasily extensible.

The initial focus of our office willbe on “assistant” or “associate”

systems. The idea is to create anartificial system that could be a per-sistent, long-term partner for aperson; this associate system wouldshare experiences with its user andlearn from those experiences. Bybeing cognizant of the experiences ofthe user, the assistant system could bemore effective in its communication.One can imagine an artificial execu-tive assistant that becomes more andmore personalized to its user overtime, or a commander’s associate thatwould become a dedicated partner fora battlefield commander, helping toanticipate his or her needs andremoving the burden of administra-tive overhead.

Our effort will of necessity bemulti-disciplinary, and will need todraw on many aspects of ComputerScience. Despite its high-level focuson cognition, it will need seriousparticipation from the systems, net-working, security, and software com-munities, among others. The notionof architecture will be importantthroughout this work—truly cogni-tive systems are likely to be complexcombinations of reactive processes,more thoughtful, deliberativeprocesses, and reflective processesthat capture self-awareness and helpmake the system robust in the face ofunforeseen circumstances. Core tech-nology will include learning, knowl-edge representation, reasoning,communication, perception, andmulti-agent systems.

Why Now?Many of the goals of our Cog-

nitive Systems initiative are familiar.What makes us think that we are in asubstantially better position toaccomplish them now than we were

before? We see several key factors: 1) improvements in computer hard-ware will soon give us computationalsubstrates with the size and power tomatch the computational capabilityof animal and perhaps human brains;2) the “Decade of the Brain” hasbrought us unprecedented insightsfrom neuroscience, giving us newmodels of how the human brainworks; and 3) there have beennumerous successful deployments of awide variety of artificial intelligencetechnologies, ranging from autono-mous control of deep space missionsto pragmatic machine learningimprovements in speech under-standing and data mining applica-tions. While none of these or otherfactors is individually definitive, webelieve that the convergence of com-puting power, knowledge of the brain,and practical experience in deployingreasoning and learning technology is remarkable.

As in many research endeavors,there is significant risk in this kind ofinitiative, but there is also extraordi-nary opportunity at a time whendramatically different approaches areurgently needed.

A Challenge for ComputingResearchers

Just as the original IPTO owed itssuccess to the energetic and creativetalent in the then-emerging field ofComputer Science, our office mustrely on the brainpower and imagina-tion of research teams across thecountry. While we have issued aBroad Agency Announcement(DARPA BAA 02-21) that lays outour overall vision for CognitiveSystems, that vision cannot be real-ized without the individual and

collaborative breakthroughs thathave been the hallmark of Americaningenuity.

Put simply: we need your goodideas. We encourage you to use ourBAA as a catalyst for breakthroughthinking that might dramaticallyadvance the state of the art.

We also need new ProgramManagers to help us define the pro-grams that will bring our vision to life(and to secure the necessary fund-ing). We’re looking for a few pas-sionate visionaries who want to havean impact on a national scale on ourcountry’s security and defense.

Off and RunningThe revitalized IPTO is off and

running. While our plans are ambi-tious, we believe we have no choicebut to try something dramatically dif-ferent in computing, lest we becomevictims of the complexity we havehelped create. If we succeed, com-puter systems will be able to do sub-stantially more powerful things. Theywill become easier to build and use,and will last longer. They willbecome the cooperative and sup-portive kind of partners that ourpredecessors imagined, and theirnovel capabilities will open newpossibilities for both humans andmachines. We hope you will join usin making cognitive systems a reality.

Ron Brachman is Director and ZacharyLemnios is Deputy Director of IPTO at DARPA.

To learn more, contact Dr. Brachman at [email protected] or Dr.Lemnios at [email protected].

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CRA Distributed Mentor ProjectDeadline for Applications

February 14, 2003http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/

Transitions and AwardsAlfred Aho, recently of Lucent Technologies, Bell Labs, has returned to Columbia

University as a professor in the Computer Science Department.Peter Bloniarz, associate professor of Computer Science, University at Albany, has

been named a Collins Fellow for 2002. The award is given for extraordinary andsustained commitment to the University and its community.

Leah Jamieson, Ransburg Professor of ECE, is currently serving as Interim Chair ofECE at Purdue. Jamieson recently received a Women and Hi Tech Leading Light awardfor achievements likely to inspire girls and women to pursue technology-related careers.

Maria Klawe has been named dean of the School of Engineering and AppliedScience at Princeton University, effective January 1, 2003. She also will be appointed aprofessor in the Department of Computer Science. Klawe has been at the University ofBritish Columbia since 1988, serving as the head of the Department of ComputerScience, as vice president for student and academic services and, since 1998, as dean of science.

Mark J.T. Smith has been appointed head of the Department of Electrical andComputer Engineering at Purdue University, effective January 1, 2003. Smith, theformer executive assistant to the president at the Georgia Institute of Technology,received his doctoral and master of science degrees in electrical engineering fromGeorgia Tech in 1984 and 1979, respectively, and a BS in in electrical engineering andcomputer science from MIT in 1978.

Valerie Taylor has been named head of the Department of Computer Science atTexas A&M, effective January 2003. Taylor currently is a professor in the Electrical andComputer Engineering Department at Northwestern University.

Andries van Dam, Thomas J. Watson Jr. University Professor of Technology andEducation and professor of computer science at Brown University, has been named theuniversity’s first vice president for research, effective October 1, 2002.

Jeffrey S. Vitter has been named the Frederick L. Hovde Dean of PurdueUniversity’s School of Science, effective September 1, 2002. Vitter, a CRA boardmember, was formerly the Gilbert, Louis and Edward Lehrman Professor of ComputerScience at Duke University, where he served as department chair from 1993 to 2001.

2003 Federated Computing Research Conference

June 7–14, 2003San Diego, California

http://www.acm.org/sigs/conferences/fcrc/

NSF Doubling Put on HoldA bill that would authorize the doubling of research funding at the

National Science Foundation over the next five years stalled in the Senateafter an anonymous senator placed a “hold” on consideration of the legislation.

H.R. 4664, the “Investing in America’s Future” Act, would provide authori-zation for increases of 15 percent per year to NSF’s core research accounts—including information technology research—for fiscal years 2003-07. Whilenot a guarantee for increased funding, it would provide congressional appropri-ators with the authority to provide the increases should funds be available.The measure passed the House 397 to 25 in early June.

The Senate appeared poised for quick consideration of the bill after twoSenate committees granted their approval. However, after Senate leadersplaced the bill on the Senate calendar for consideration as a “unanimousconsent” request—a special status reserved for bills expected to be non-controversial—staffers learned a hold had been placed on it by an anonymoussenator (later learned to be Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ), according to DemocraticSenate staff). Kyl was apparently acting at the behest of the White House’sOffice of Management and Budget, which expressed concerns about the word“doubling” in the bill’s description and the bill’s five-year time span, butapparently no objection to the funding levels in the bill.

It is unclear what effect the hold will have on the measure’s chances forfinal passage. Both the House and Senate have adjourned until after theNovember 5th elections. It is not known whether House and Senate com-mittee members will work to allay OMB’s concerns about the measures whenthey return. For the latest developments, check the CRA Government Affairswebsite at http://www.cra.org/govaffairs.


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bridge the gap between the world ofuniversity ideas and Intel’s R&D. Tosucceed, we would need to create anenvironment in which we couldfocus on some of the most promisingtechnologies, then work on themtogether with universities. In addi-tion, we would need to create aresearch environment within Intelthat could move some of these col-laborative projects downstream,towards products.

Launching a Network ofUniversity Labs

After a year of exploring possibili-ties, we launched a new model ofindustry-university collaboration inthe form of the Intel ResearchNetwork of university labs. Theseproject-focused labs, wholly ownedand funded by Intel, are located nearmajor universities. The universitieswere selected for their expertise inspecific areas of computer science andinformation technology research thatsupport our proactive computingresearch agenda, and for their will-ingness to experiment with an opencollaborative model of joint research.

Currently the network consists offour labs located adjacent to UCBerkeley, the University of Wash-ington, Carnegie Mellon University,and Cambridge University. Each labexplores a different aspect of proac-tive computing, from new technolo-gies for ubiquitous computingenvironments to software for widelydistributed storage systems.

The labs’ directors are topacademic faculty with tenuredappointments in their respectivedepartments. During their tenure asIntel lab directors, they are Intelemployees, on partial leave from theirfaculty positions. Each lab will haveapproximately 20 Intel researchersand an equal number of universityresearchers when fully built out. Theywill collaborate closely in an environ-ment that promotes sharing of knowl-edge, a commitment to timelypublication of results, and broad dif-fusion of research results. Theresearch agenda of each lab willevolve to take advantage of newresearch opportunities. Since most ofthe lab directors are on two- to three-year leaves, the periodic rotation ofdirectors will keep the agenda fresh.

To facilitate technology transferfrom these laboratories, we have setup a bi-directional tech transfer struc-ture that can either take lab tech-nology downstream or infuse Inteltechnology into these labs and theuniversities.

Overcoming the IPObstacle

The sticking point in all univer-sity-industry research relationships isintellectual property rights. Thehistory of university-industry collabo-ration is rife with cases of procrasti-nation on contracts interfering withuseful research and/or resulting insurprising and problematic disputes.In some cases, no collaborationhappens at all.

For the purpose of the network oflaboratories, the four principles wehave established are that: 1) collabo-ration—not just throwing moneyover the wall—should be the norm;2) the IP of the research we collabo-rate on should be non-exclusive; 3) there are many areas of researchwhere, for the sake of collaboration,we favor not filing for IP protectionat all; and 4) proprietary advantageshould be generated when the princi-ples take ideas downstream—forexample, through internal R&D programs.

Not all universities, licensingoffices, and/or professors will be ableto agree to these principles. Someprofessors like to keep their IP exclu-sive so they can use it to start theirown companies. Some licensingoffices strongly believe they canextract value from CS and EEpatents. However, we have found agreat number of researchers whoshare our principles and are very keenon collaboration.

At the CRA Snowbird Conferencein July, the popular argument thatcomputer science IP generates sub-stantial revenue for universities wasdeconstructed by J Strother Moore ofthe University of Texas at Austin.Moore analyzed the licensing incomeof universities and concluded that,while IP is indeed a powerful revenuegenerator for universities, only a frac-tion of the fees come from licensingcomputer science or electrical andcomputer engineering innovations. A similar analysis done by DaveHodges, former Dean at UC Berkeley,led to significant changes in the flexi-bility of UC campuses in negotiatingsponsors’ rights to university intellec-tual property developed in CSEE-based sponsored research.(http://patron.ucop.edu/ottmemos/docs/ott00-02.html)

The vast majority of licensingincome is generated by other fields—most prominently, biotechnology,agriculture, and medical tech-nology—in which each productembodies a single, clearly defined,patentable invention. By contrast,CS/ECE products may rely on hun-dreds or thousands of ideas in variousconfigurations. This makes it difficultto extract royalties, since each patentis a minor contributor and it is oftenpossible to substitute alternativetechnologies. Furthermore,attempting to do so alienates compa-nies that would sponsor universityresearch if it weren’t for all therestrictions. In fact, some companieshave decreased or eliminated theirresearch sponsorships for this reason.

With so little for universities togain from restrictive agreements inCS/ECE and so much to lose interms of industry sponsorship, whynot collaborate openly? Leadershipin the CSEE Departments at UCBerkeley and the University ofWashington reached this same con-clusion a few years ago. UC Berkeleyincorporated it in their CITRISplans and the University of Wash-ington started the process with thePortolano Technology AccessProgram. That, in addition to their

expertise, made them a naturalpartner to help launch our newnetwork of university labs. Togetherwe formulated an Open Colla-borative Research (OCR) Agree-ment. That document serves as atemplate that has been tailored foreach of the labs in the network. Intelhas recently signed an open collabo-rative research agreement with UCBerkeley, University of Washington,and Carnegie Mellon University.

The OCR AgreementThe OCR agreement provides a

framework for Intel and the univer-sity to conduct joint research in theopen. Under the agreement, Inteland principal investigators within theuniversity can propose and initiatecomputer science and informationtechnology research projects theywish to jointly undertake. Eachproject is defined in a project docu-ment that specifies the boundaries ofthe project—specifically, whatresearch is to be conducted in theopen—with the expectation that theresults will be published and madewidely available. The OCR providesthe master agreement that addresseshow these projects are initiated, doc-umented, and approved, includingthe identification of specific facilitiesand researchers involved. Ourintention is to make it fast and easyfor researchers on both sides to col-laborate and move freely betweenIntel and campus to conduct jointresearch projects.

The emphasis of the agreement ison acceleration of research, bringingtogether the combined strengths ofboth Intel and the university, and onthe timely publication of researchresults. Though patents are expectedto be rare, as the focus of the collabo-rations is on openness, the documentdoes spell out the process for han-dling patents when they arise. Asnoted earlier, the focus is on non-exclusive access to IP, both for participants and for parties outsidethe agreement.

The OCR agreement furtherencourages collaboration by allowingfor third parties to participate (we’recurrently talking with one companythat wants to participate in a projectwithin one of our labs). It also canaccommodate larger collaborationsthat form around major projects. Forexample, UC Berkeley’s CITRISprogram may consider using ouragreement as a guide for managingthe IP issues surrounding that project.In short, the OCR agreement isdesigned to make collaborating easy.

Everyone Wins As the foregoing suggests, our

open collaborative model providesbenefits for all participants. It allowsuniversity researchers to amplify theirthinking and their work—and poten-tially see it translated into commer-cial products—without having toleave academia. It enables Intel toaccelerate research in areas we findinteresting and worthy of explorationby conducting research concurrentlyin the labs and within our company.By facilitating synergy and open

exchange of ideas, the model willenable Intel and the participatinguniversities to jointly lead theindustry, to generate breakthroughsthat will continue to advance thestate of the art. Under this newmodel of industry-university research,we believe everyone wins. (It isimportant to note, though, that weapply the model to our long-termengagements in exploratory CS/ITresearch. It is an open questionwhether or not our principles andthis collaboration model can beapplied to other engagements.)

Other companies and industrygroups have expressed interest in ouropen approach, and in developingstandard agreements governingindustry-university collaboration. Webelieve this would be beneficial, bothfor our industry and for universities.We encourage others to build on thefoundation we have laid, and to useour agreement as a starting point forbuilding a set of standard documentscovering a variety of researchrelationships.

Hans Mulder, Ph.D., is a SectorDirector within Intel Research,responsible for driving research intoubiquitous computing and distributedsystems. He also is co-director of IntelResearch Berkeley, one of four labs cur-rently in the Intel Research Network.For more information about the labs andtheir people and projects, visitwww.intel-research.net.

Intel Research Networkfrom Page 1

CRA Workshop on Post-9/11Research Practices

On September 21, CRAhosted a workshop aimed atdeveloping recommendations tostrengthen research infrastruc-ture in areas that are of criticalimportance to national security.About 25 people from academe,industry, and governmentparticipated.

Held at the NationalConference Center in Arling-ton, Virginia, the workshop wasjointly sponsored by CRA andthe National Science Founda-tion. It was organized by CRAboard members KathleenMcKeown (Columbia Uni-versity), John Stankovic(University of Virginia), andLori Clarke (University ofMassachusetts, Amherst).

The workshop focused onthree general topics, includinginitiation of efforts for setting upbest practices in the areas ofsecurity and information fusion,recommendations on how tofacilitate interaction betweenresearch and practice, and rec-ommendations on strategies forfunding in this area. Theprogram was structured as aseries of working sessions,including short introductionsfollowed by group discussionaimed at identifying key prob-lems and recommendations.

The conclusions of the work-shop will be detailed in a forth-coming report.


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additional utility by supplementing a travel package with tickets to entertain-ment events. Each item is sold separately at auction: in total there are 28 goodsand 28 simultaneous auctions. Airline ticket prices follow a biased random-walk—prices are more likely to increase than decrease. Hotel room reservationsare sold in ascending ‘English’ auctions (auctions like those for antiques andart). These auctions clear one per minute, in an unspecified random order.Entertainment tickets are traded in continuous ‘double’ auctions (auctions likethose on the New York Stock Exchange).

Decision-MakingDuring a TAC game, agents are continuously faced with three basic deci-

sions: what goods to bid on, how many to bid for, and what price to bid at.These bidding decisions are complicated by the tradeoffs that result from com-plementary and substitutable goods. For example, a flight to Boston comple-ments a flight back to TACtown, but a one-way ticket is of no utility. Similarly,an entertainment ticket for a given night would complement a travel packagethat included that night, such as a flight arriving that day, a hotel room for thatnight, and a flight departing the next day—but the entertainment ticket is ofvalue only if the complete travel package is obtained. Moreover, multiple enter-tainment tickets on a given night are substitutable (a single client can go to, atmost, one of symphony, theater, and baseball); thus, an agent has to trade offamong its clients’ preferences for the various types of entertainment tickets andthe price differentials of the tickets. Similarly, the good and bad hotel rooms aresubstitutable: an agent has to trade off between its clients’ preferences for thegood hotel and the price differentials between the two hotels.

In competing TAC-agent designs, one strategic dichotomy is seen in the useof greedy vs. optimal decision-making algorithms. Greedy solutions are fast andeasy to implement, but are suboptimal in general. Optimal solutions, on theother hand, repeatedly solve NP-complete problems in real-time. For example,while some agents focus on obtaining complete packages, others make biddingdecisions on travel packages alone (i.e., flights and hotel rooms) without regardfor entertainment tickets, essentially breaking the TAC problem down into twosub-problems. But it is preferable to extend a client’s stay whenever the utilityobtained by assigning that client an additional entertainment ticket exceeds thecost of the ticket and an additional hotel room (plus any travel penaltiesincurred). Similarly, it is sometimes preferable to sell entertainment tickets andshorten a client’s stay accordingly. A second example of this strategic dichotomyis seen in the fact that some agents aim to satisfy each of their clients in turn(greedy), whereas others make global decisions regarding all their clients’interests simultaneously (optimal).

RoxyBot“Roxybot” is short for “ApproximateBot,” a name that represents the goal of

constructing a trading agent whose strategic behavior approximates optimalbehavior. Using AI heuristic search techniques, Roxybot incorporates anoptimal solver for the problem of completion—determining the optimal quantityof each item to buy and sell given current holdings and estimates of auctionclearing prices.

At the heart of Roxybot is an algorithm that generates TAC bidding policiesconsisting of: 1) a set of goods A on which to bid, or ask; and 2) a set of prices,one price corresponding to each good in the set A. During each bidding cycle,Roxybot-00 (see Table 1) pings the server for updated information; estimatesauction clearing prices; solves the completion problem (to generate part 1 of aTAC bidding policy), and computes marginal utilities (to generate part 2 of aTAC bidding policy). (The marginal utility of good x is defined as the utility ofall goods, including good x, less the utility of all goods, excluding good x.)

Roxybot-01 (see Table 2) generalizes Roxybot-00 by computing policies notsimply from price point estimates, but rather from estimated price distributions.Roxybot-01 determines a set of goods that is likely to be of value under many

samples of its estimated price distributions. (This algorithm proceeds by deter-mining an initial set of goods that is desired under many samples, adding thatset to the set of current goods, and repeating. A larger and larger set of goods isbuilt up by conditioning on those goods that were desired in earlier iterations.)Bid and ask prices are computed by averaging marginal utilities across manysamples of the estimated price distributions.

Roxybot-02 (see Table 3), an agent based on Monte Carlo simulations, gen-eralizes both earlier versions of Roxybot. Specifically, this agent: 1) generatescandidate bidding policies a la Roxybot-01, using estimated price distributions,or Roxybot-00, obtaining a set of price point estimates by sampling from esti-mated price distributions; and 2) evaluates each candidate by averaging its scoreacross many samples of estimated price distributions. This search through thespace of bidding policies continues until time expires, at which point Roxybot-02 bids according to the best bidding policy. Roxybot-02 generalizes and outperforms both Roxybot-01 and Roxybot-00.

The trading agent competition is an exciting domain in which to study arti-ficial intelligence (AI) techniques. Some TAC agent designs are based onstraightforward applications of AI: for example, at the heart of \roxybot-00 is abeam search optimization routine. Other TAC agent designs extend state-of-theart techniques in AI: \roxybot-01 and \roxybot-02 both offer solutions to a gen-eralized search problem that is relevant to decision making under uncertainty.

The Future of TACThe travel domain has been the focus of the trading agent competition for

three years running. At TAC-2003, this game will take a back seat, and a newgame based on supply chain management will be introduced. In next year’scompetition, each TAC agent will act as a PC assembler, buying computer partspiecemeal from suppliers, and compiling its inventory into custom-specific prod-ucts for its clients. This game is being designed by Norman Sadeh and RaghuArunachalam at Carnegie Mellon’s eCommerce Institute, in conjunction withthe SICS development team. Game details will be announced in mid-October.

Amy Greenwald is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science atBrown University. Email: [email protected]; URL: http://www.cs.brown.edu/~amygreen/

The CRA Digital Government Fellowship is supported by the National ScienceFoundation’s Digital Government Program, and is intended to build ties between aca-demic and industrial computing research communities, as well as among informationtechnology workers in federal, state, and local governments.

Trading Agent Competitionfrom Page 3 Table 2. RoxyBot-01’s High-Level Strategy

Repeat

1. Ping server for updates on current holdings and current prices in eachopen auction.

2. Based on current and historical price trajectories, estimate clearingprice distributions for each open auction.

3. Generate a bidding policy• Run the generalized completer to determine the quantity of flights,

hotels, and entertainment tickets to buy and sell, given the set ofestimated clearing price distributions.

• Compute bid and ask prices as average marginal utilities, acrosssamples from the set of estimated clearing price distributions.

4. Place online bids and asks according to the bidding policy.

Until game over

Table 3. RoxyBot-02’s High-Level Strategy


2. Based on current and historical price trajectories, estimate clearingprice distributions for each open auction.

3. Repeat• Generate a bidding policy a la RoxyBot-01 or RoxyBot-00,

obtaining a set of price point estimates by sampling from the pricedistributions.

• Compute the value of this policy by averaging its score across manysamples of the estimated price distributions.

Until bidding cycle time out.

4. Place online bids and asks according to the best bidding policy seenin step 3.

Until game over

Table 1. RoxyBot-00’s High-Level Strategy

Repeat


2. Based on current and historical price trajectories, generate clearingprice point estimates for each open auction.

3. Generate a bidding policy• Run the completer to determine the optimal quantity of flights,

hotels, and entertainment tickets to buy and sell, given the set ofprice point estimates.

• Compute bid and ask prices as marginal utilities, given the set ofprice point estimates.

4. Place online bids and asks according to the bidding policy.

Until game over


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office for several interagency researchinitiatives, including the NationalInformation Technology Researchand Development program (NITRD),which comprises all of the federalgovernment’s IT research programs.OSTP also provides guidance toagencies on the President’s prioritiesfor R&D funding for future budgets,although this guidance is heavilyinfluenced by OMB.

In May 2002, agency directorsreceived a memo entitled “FY 2004Interagency Research and Develop-ment Priorities,” co-signed by OSTPDirector Marburger and OMBDirector Mitch Daniels. The memoset forth the Administration’s posi-tion on R&D priorities (whichinclude continued support forNITRD activities) and spelled outthe tests the Administration willapply to all R&D programs to seewhether they warrant the Adminis-tration’s continued support. The testsare culled from the President’sManagement Agenda, a documentreleased by OMB in August 2001,which spells out the President’s desireto develop R&D performance meas-ures, or “investment criteria,” thatwill “help improve R&D programmanagement, better inform R&Dprogram funding decisions, and ulti-mately increase public understandingof the possible benefits and effective-ness of the federal investment inR&D.” The three tests—relevance,quality, and performance—are to beapplied to all R&D programs agencydirectors hope to include in thePresident’s budget.

Agency directors must also keeppresidential priorities in mind whenputting together their budgets. For FY2004, OSTP and OMB have indi-cated six interagency initiatives to begiven high priority in formulatingagency budgets: Homeland Securityand Antiterrorism; NITRD; Nano-technology; Molecular LevelUnderstanding of Life Processes;Climate Change Science and

Technology; and Education Research.Funding increases in areas beyondthose covered by these initiatives willhave to be well justified, according tothe memo.

In setting research priorities, theAdministration looks to a number ofdifferent groups for recommenda-tions. Among the most prominentare presidential advisory groups such as the President’s Council ofAdvisors for Science and Technology(PCAST) and the President’sInformation Technology AdvisoryCommittee (PITAC). PCAST is themost active of the presidential advi-sory committees for research issues.Made up of members from industryand academia—currently chaired byMarburger and Floyd Kvamme, apartner at a high-tech venture capitalfirm—PCAST is currently chargedwith providing advice to thePresident in four primary areas:research and development priorities;combating terrorism; broadbanddeployment; and energy efficiencyissues. Their recommendationsregarding R&D in the FY 2004budget—they support increasingfunding for the physical sciences, forexample, and vigorous funding of ITR&D—should influence thePresident’s final plan.

PITAC, on the other hand, hasbeen a committee without memberssince January 1, 2002. Last year, thePresident extended the committee’scharter (to evaluate the current stateof the federal information technologyresearch effort) through 2003, but didnot extend any of the committeemembers’ terms. Those terms expiredat midnight on December 31, 2001,and no new members have beenappointed. Although sources atOSTP say that the vacancies will befilled “soon” (as they have beensaying since March), some outside ofOSTP have suggested that thePresident’s lethargy in appointingmembers to PITAC, which had amore academic membership thanPCAST, is indicative of his distrust ofacademia generally. The President,according to this argument, is more

comfortable with the industry pres-ence on the PCAST panel and withtechnology advice from his closefriend and Director of the CommerceDepartment, Don Evans, and thehead of Commerce’s TechnologyAdministration, Phil Bond, than heis from a panel of academicresearchers. Whatever the reason,PITAC will have no influence onbudget deliberations this cycle.

After heeding the guidance ofOMB and OSTP and soliciting feed-back from the communities theysupport, agency directors must com-plete their budgets and submit themto the President by early fall. OMBthen spends several months siftingthrough the budgets, deciding whatprograms to accept and reject. Theprocess is held completely within theexecutive branch, and agency offi-cials are not permitted to discuss withCongress or any other interestedparty what they have submitted tothe President or any feedback theymay have received.

OMB then sends the budgets backto the agencies (called a “passback”)for changes, and to give the agenciesone more opportunity to justify itemsin the proposed budget that OMBmay have changed or eliminatedcompletely. Although this is a confi-dential process, it is not unusual fordetails about disappointing passbacksto find their way to the affected com-munities, and for those communitiesto lobby against those changes even though they have not beenmade public.

Agencies typically have untilDecember to return the budgets toOMB with required alterations, andmany will spend the time until thedeadline arguing against the changes,sometimes appealing to the Presidenthimself. After the final budgets areaccepted and included in the Presi-dent’s budget, all arguments with theadministration typically end, andagency directors present a unifiedfront in defending the budget inCongress in the later stages.

This need—indeed, require-ment—to unite behind the

President’s budget can put agencydirectors in the position of arguingagainst changes beneficial to theiragencies—increases proposed byCongress, for example—that theythemselves may have proposed in thebudget approval process. This year,for example, the President’s budgetcontained only a modest 1.4 percentincrease for the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) for FY 2003 overFY 2002. Congress, which has justcompleted a five-year effort to doublethe budget for the life sciences, nowfinds itself favorably disposed to dothe same for the physical sciences(including computing research) atNSF. The House passed a measureauthorizing the doubling of NSF overfive years in late July.

As this article goes to press, twoSenate committees have approved asimilar plan and the measure is readyto head to the Senate floor. However,because the bill includes an authori-zation for FY 2003 that is signifi-cantly higher than the level requestedby the President, NSF Director RitaColwell has written to the SenateCommerce, Science and Trans-portation Committee asking thatthey oppose the nearly 15 percentincrease already approved for heragency by the committee in favor ofthe significantly smaller increaseproposed by the President.

After the formal introduction ofthe President’s FY 2004 budget onthe first Monday in February 2003,the agency heads will once againunite behind the President’s plan,even as they begin their work on thenext year’s budget (FY 2005). Theirwork on FY 2004 is hardly over—they will be called to testify on behalfof their agencies before Congress indefense of their budgets. But theirinfluence on the process is now sec-ondary compared to the actions ofkey congressional committees andmembers.

(See January 2003 CRN for Part2—The President’s Budget inCongress).

Federal Budget Cyclefrom Page 4

CRA-W to HoldCareer/Mentoring Workshop

at SIGCSE 2003CRA’s Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research will

hold its second daylong career/mentoring workshop for faculty women atundergraduate computer science and engineering institutions at theSIGCSE 2003 Symposium in Reno, Nevada next February.

Like last year’s successful workshop at SIGCSE 2002, this workshop isdirected towards graduate students and faculty members who are interestedin undergraduate education and research. The workshop will provide crit-ical information and tools to build successful academic careers that focuson undergraduate teaching and research. Workshop sessions will offer men-toring activities specifically for women, who face particular challenges inpursuing and maintaining academic careers at primarily undergraduateacademic institutions.

Last year’s participants rated the workshop highly in areas such as “howto build a research career,” “getting federal funding,” and “professional net-working.” Sixty-six percent (66%) of participants reported making “valu-able professional contacts” from among the community of female computerscientists and academics who attended the CRA-W workshop at SIGCSE2002.

Information on the agenda, applications for support to attend the work-shop, and workshop registration are forthcoming. Information on SIGCSE2003 is available at: http://www.csis.gvsu.edu/sigcse2003/

CISE Newsletter RekindledAfter an absence of several years, CISE/NSF is again providing a newsletter

to inform the community of new CISE programs, NSF-wide programs ofinterest, personnel changes, and other news in the directorate.

You can view the newsletter at:http://www.cise.nsf.gov/cise_nwsltr/index.htmlAny comments or suggestions should be sent to: [email protected] addition, you may wish to subscribe to the CISE email list, which has

short, occasional messages for the CSE research community.To subscribe, send a message to: [email protected]

CRA Welcomes New AcademicMembers

Cornell University (ECE)

Miami University (CS)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Aeronautics & Astronautics)

The MOVES Institute, Naval Postgraduate School


Professional Opportunities

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Armstrong Atlantic StateUniversitySchool of ComputingFaculty Positions

The School of Computing invites applica-tions for several tenure-track positions inComputer Science. Candidates should have aPhD in Computer Science or a related field.We also have tenure-track openings inInformation Technology. Candidates shouldhave a PhD or MS in Information Technology,or a related field. Two-year visiting positionsare also possible. The appointments begin inJanuary 2003. Salary is competitive with goodstartup equipment packages.

The Department of Computer Science isaccredited by the CAC of ABET. It is part ofthe strategic Yamacraw Project of the State ofGeorgia (www.yamacraw.org) to become one ofthe national leaders in high bandwidth com-munications. We are particularly interested incandidates in the areas of optical networks,networking, and software engineering; how-ever, candidates in other systems areas will beconsidered. Current faculty research interestsare in algorithms, biometrics, complexitytheory, computer vision, distributed systems,graph theory, networking, parallel computa-tion, programming languages, and softwareengineering. Faculty research is currently sup-ported by NSF, ONR, and NIH.

There are 125 Computer Science majorsand 125 Pre-Computer Science majors in theundergraduate program. In January 2002 webegan a Masters program and currently havetwenty graduate students. The Department ofComputer Science wishes to attract facultyinterested in conducting research and involvingundergraduate students in their work.

The Department of InformationTechnology began in January of 2002 and isgrowing rapidly. We currently have over 100Information Technology majors. We also offertwo certificates. Faculty applicants with aninterest in ecommerce, security, or an expertisein Java are particularly welcome.

The emphasis at Armstrong Atlantic is onquality undergraduate education. Average classsize is about twenty students. Many members ofCS and IT have duplicate course preparations.The School of Computing moved into a newscience building in the fall of 2001. A$23,000,000 computing building will be con-structed for the School of Computing in 2007.Armstrong Atlantic is part of the UniversitySystem of Georgia. We have an enrollment ofabout 6,000 students. The University is locatedin the suburbs of the coastal city of Savannah.The cost of living in Savannah is very reason-able with nice 3-bedroom homes available foras little as $100,000.

Applicants should send a letter of interest,CV, and have three letters of reference sent to:

Professor Raymond Greenlaw (Dean)Attn: Faculty SearchSchool of ComputingArmstrong Atlantic State UniversitySavannah, GA 31419-1997. Phone inquiries are welcome at (912) 961-

3076. Review of applications is ongoing andwill continue until the positions are filled.Georgia is an Open Records Law State.

AA/EOE

Bucknell UniversityDepartment of Computer ScienceAsst./Assoc. and Asst. Prof.

Applications are invited for two tenuretrack positions beginning mid-August 2003. A Ph.D. in computer science or computerengineering is required.

Position 1: Asst./Assoc. level with special-ization in programming languages preferred.

Position 2: Entry-level Asst. Prof.Specialization open.

Please visit http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/cscifor more details about the department of com-puter science and the position.

Send a resume, a transcript, and the namesof three references to:

Gary Haggard, ChairDept. of Comp. Sci.Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA 17837

Butler UniversityDepartment of Computer ScienceAssistant/Associate Professor

The Department of Computer Science andSoftware Engineering at Butler University(www.butler.edu/csse) invites applications foran assistant professor or, if qualifications

warrant, an associate professor from individualsinterested in creating an innovative SoftwareEngineering curriculum founded on mathe-matics, problem solving, strong ties withindustry and service learning.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. inComputer Science or a related discipline andbackground in an applied field (i.e. softwareengineering, operating systems, networks, com-puter architecture, etc.). A strong commitmentto teaching and distinction in scholarship areexpected and encouraged. Applicants shouldsend a detailed resume to:

Professor Peter B. Henderson, Head Department of Computer Science andSoftware Engineering Butler University4600 Sunset Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485 Please arrange to have at least three letters

of reference sent to the same address.Screening will begin immediately, and con-tinue until the position is filled.

Letters and requests for information mayalso be sent to [email protected]. In addi-tion, please e-mail to the same address a URLpointing to your online resume and publica-tions.

Butler University is an equal opportunityemployer and is committed to enhancing thediversity of the student body and its facultyand staff; therefore, women and minorities arestrongly encouraged to apply.

The Citadel, Military College ofSouth CarolinaDepartment of Mathematics andComputer ScienceFaculty Position: Department Head at theRank of Associate or Full Professor Level

Applications and nominations are invitedfor the head of the department at the rank ofassociate or full professor level, beginning inthe fall 2003 academic year. Qualifications forthe position include an earned Ph. D. in anarea of mathematics or computer science,administrative experience, a demonstratedcommitment to excellence in teaching andservice, and an established record of research.Salary and benefits will be competitive.

The Citadel is a fully accredited, state-assisted, comprehensive, coeducational college,founded in 1842, with a faculty of 160 andwith a student body of 2000 undergraduate and1500 evening and graduate students. Thedepartment has 14 full time faculty memberscovering the areas of mathematics, statistics,and computer science and offers B.A. and B.S.degrees in mathematics, a B.S. in computerscience, an M.S. in computer science, and sup-ports an MEd. degree in mathematics education.

Applicants should submit a letter of appli-cation, curriculum vita, a statement of admin-istrative philosophy with details about personaladministrative experience, and the names of at least three references. Applications will bereviewed as they are received, beginningJanuary 15, 2003, and the position will remain open until filled.

For more information about the collegeand the department, please see http://www.mathcs.citadel.edu. Further questions about theposition should be directed to the chair of thesearch committee. Applications and supportingmaterials should be addressed to:

Dr. Peter Greim, Chair, Search Committee Department of Mathematics and ComputerScience171 Moultrie Street The Citadel, Charleston, SC 29409 phone: 843-953-5035; fax: 843-953-7391 e-mail: [email protected]. You may also submit application and mate-

rials online at http://www.citadel.edu/hr. Pleasereference job #F02-17CRA. Applications fromwomen and minorities are especially encouraged.

The Citadel is an affirmative action/equalopportunity employer, dedicated to multi-culturaldiversity in campus leadership positions.

Clemson UniversityDepartment of Computer ScienceComputer Science Faculty Positions

The Department of Computer Science atClemson University has multiple openings fortenure-track faculty positions at all levels aswell as lecturers. Outstanding candidates in allareas of Computer Science are encouraged toapply. Current faculty interests include algo-rithms and theory, graphics & visualization,networking and systems, programming lan-guages, and software engineering.

Applicants for the tenure-track positionsshould have a Ph.D. in computer science or arelated field. Applicants for the lecturer posi-tions should hold an M.S. in computer scienceand should be committed to high qualityundergraduate instruction. The Departmenthas 21 faculty members, about 600 undergrad-uate majors, and over 100 graduate students. Inaddition to B.A., B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degreesin Computer Science, the department alsooffers inter-disciplinary degrees in E-Commerceand Fine Arts in Computing.

Clemson University is the land-grant uni-versity of South Carolina and has an enroll-ment of approximately 17,000. The Universityis located in Clemson, South Carolina, a smallcollege town on beautiful Lake Hartwell at thefoothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thearea offers numerous outdoor activities.

For additional details, please seewww.cs.clemson.edu. Electronic applications(preferably in PDF), including names of threereferences, may be sent to:[email protected]. If unavoidable, hardcopies may be mailed to:

Faculty Search CommitteeDepartment of Computer ScienceClemson UniversityClemson, SC 29634-0974. Applications will be accepted and screened

periodically beginning October 1, 2002. The search will continue until the positionsare filled.

Clemson University is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Colorado State UniversityComputer Science DepartmentDepartment Chair

Colorado State University seeks applica-tions and nominations for the position ofProfessor and Chair of the Department ofComputer Science. Candidates from academic,industrial, and government sectors are encour-aged to apply. We are a dynamic and energeticdepartment located in Fort Collins at the baseof the scenic Rocky Mountains. Fort Collins isconsistently ranked as a top ten community forits quality of life, particularly for families.

The Department is involved in leadingresearch programs, and is strongly committedto excellence in graduate and undergraduateteaching. Our research strengths include artifi-cial intelligence, software engineering, paralleland distributed computing, networking, data-bases, security, architecture, computer graphics,and theory of computation. More informationis available at http://www.cs.colostate.edu

The Chair will have opportunities to capi-talize on a university-wide InformationTechnology initiative and to guide the depart-ment’s expansion into a new building. TheChair will take an active role in faculty devel-opment and work with the department toidentify and pursue innovations in teaching,research and outreach activities. (S)he musthave a vision to lead the department to aprominent role in research and teaching,develop a plan to achieve it, and pursue itsattainment. The Chair will be actively engagedin research, and perform teaching and studentadvising as appropriate.

Candidates must have a doctorate or equiv-alent and a distinguished record of researchand scholarship in computer science or relatedfield. Good interpersonal skills, demonstratedor potential administrative ability, scientificand organizational leadership, and teachingability are expected. The Chair will have cre-ative ideas for organizational development, andan ability to work effectively with university,community, industry and government officials.

The appointment will be at the full professorrank at Colorado State University.

Letters of application should discuss yourqualifications for the position as listed above.Include a full curriculum vitae and the names,addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mailaddresses of five references. Nominations orapplications may be submitted in AdobeAcrobat format to [email protected] or to:

Professor David Krueger Department of Computer Science Chair Search Committee Colorado State University 1873 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1873Applications and nominations will be con-

sidered until position is filled; however, appli-cations should be received by December 3,2002, for full consideration. The anticipatedstarting date is July 1, 2003. Colorado StateUniversity is an EEO/AA employer. EqualOpportunity Office: 101 Student Services.When semifinalists are identified, their fileswill be open to all faculty in the Departmentof Computer Science.

Cornell UniversityOperations Research & IndustrialEngr/Computing & Info. ScienceAssistant/Associate Prof.

Cornell University’s School of OperationsResearch and Industrial Engineering andFaculty of Computing and Information Science(CIS) are jointly seeking candidates for atenure-track faculty position in InformationTechnology, broadly construed. Rank willdepend on experience and qualifications.(See http://www.orie.cornell.edu/ andhttp://www.cis.cornell.edu/infoscience/ formore information on ORIE and CIS.)

Candidates should have a Ph.D. andresearch interests in a discipline that is rele-vant to information technology, including butnot limited to Operations Research, ComputerScience, Economics, or InformationScience. Research areas include data mining,network analysis and management, economicsof information technology or informationgoods, applications of information technologyto supply chains and manufacturing logistics, e-commerce, game theory and electronic auc-tions, among others. Demonstrable excellencein teaching and research is required.

Applicants should provide a c.v., a 1-pagestatement of research directions and teachinginterests, a doctoral transcript for junior appli-cants, and other supporting materials. Theyshould also arrange for four letters of recom-mendation to be mailed.

All relevant materials should be sent tothe:

Information Technology Faculty SearchCommittee School of ORIE, Rhodes Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 Applicants should apply as early as pos-

sible. Applications received before January 15,2003 will receive full consideration; all appli-cations will be considered until the position is filled.

Women and minority candidates are espe-cially encouraged to apply.

Cornell University is an affirmativeaction/equal opportunity employer.

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Drexel UniversityDepartment of Computer Science

Drexel University invites applications formultiple tenure-track positions at alllevels. Interests include: Computer Graphicsand Human-Computer Interaction, SoftwareEngineering, Networks, Systems andSecurity. Strong applicants in other areas are also encouraged to apply.

Drexel’s Computer Science Departmenthas rapidly expanding graduate programs inSoftware Engineering, Graphics, HCI, AI,Networks, Security, and ScientificComputing. Our Department emphasizes bothinterdisciplinary and applied research and issupported by major federal research grants from NSF, DoD and NIST, as well as by private sources.

One-third of our faculty are recipients ofthe NSF CAREER Award. The Universityplans for significant growth in tenure-trackComputer Science faculty in the coming years.

Send cover letter, CV along with namesand contact information for four references to:

Faculty Search ChairComputer Science DepartmentDrexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA 19104E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.cs.drexel.edu/cs02-03/.Electronic submissions in PS/PDF format

are preferred. Drexel University is anAffirmative Action/Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Duke UniversityDepartment of Computer ScienceExperimental Systems Faculty Position

We invite applications and nominations fora tenure-track or tenured faculty position atany rank in the Department of ComputerScience at Duke University, to start September2003. Preference will be given to applicants inthe various areas of experimental systems andarchitecture.

We continue to build upon an alreadystrong, highly collaborative group in experi-mental systems. We are broadly interested inall areas of experimental systems includingcomputer networks and protocols, Internetenvironments and services, mobile and wirelesscomputing, databases and large-scale storage,computer architecture, distributed systems,computer security, compilers and programminglanguages, and operating systems.

This faculty hire will be in a position tohelp guide and influence the continued expan-sion of our vibrant and growing Department.For more information about the faculty, facili-ties and other resources, please refer towww.cs.duke.edu

Applications should be submitted via emailwith PDF attachments. Applications shouldinclude a curriculum vitae, a list of publica-tions, and copies of the most important publi-cations. A Ph.D. in computer science orrelated area is required. Applicants shouldarrange for at least four letters of reference tobe sent directly to the Faculty Search Chair.To guarantee full consideration, applicationsand letters of reference should be received nolater than January 15, 2003.

[email protected] Search ChairDepartment of Computer ScienceDuke UniversityDurham, NC 27708-0129Duke University is an affirmative action,

equal opportunity employer.

Emory UniversityMathematics and Computer ScienceDepartmentTenured or Tenure-Track Position inComputer Science

The Department of Mathematics andComputer Science, Emory University, invitesapplications for an anticipated tenure trackAssistant Professorship or a tenured appoint-ment at the rank of Associate Professor orProfessor, effective 2003-2004. Applicantsmust have a PhD in computer science or aclosely related field, with demonstratedpromise in research and a strong commitmentto teaching in a liberal arts environment.Senior candidates must have an establishedresearch program.

While strong candidates in all areas ofsystems and theory will be considered, prefer-ence will be given to candidates in database,high performance computing and architecture,networking, or distributed systems. There arediverse opportunities for collaboration with CSfaculty, applied and numerical mathematicians,and university faculty in biomedical and scien-tific computing. Emory University hasembarked on an ambitious developmentprogram for the sciences and we expect sub-stantial growth in departmental and interde-partmental education and research programs.The department has just moved into the new

Mathematics and Science Center, has excel-lent infrastructure and technical support, andis committed to adding significant strength incomputer science.

Applicants must provide CV’s, with at leastthree recommenders’ names, and have recom-mendation letters sent to:

Professor Dwight Duffus, ScreeningCommitteeDepartment of Mathematics and ComputerScienceEmory UniversityAtlanta GA 30322Screening of applications will begin on 15

December 2002, with initial interviewsplanned for mid-January and continuing untilpositions are filled.

Informal inquiries are welcome; please seeour web page for further details at:

http://www.mathcs.emory.edu/News/Ops/Emory University is an Affirmative

Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Federal Railroad Administration Department of TransportationOffice of the Associate Administrator forSafety

FRA is recruiting for the following posi-tions: Senior Scientific/Technical Advisor forRailroad Electronic Systems

Position requires a nationally and interna-tionally recognized expert in the field of elec-tronic safety-critical systems and security ofthese systems. Incumbent will provide authori-tative guidance to top management onprogram development and implementation onall matters related to this field. Salary range is$110,472 to $138,200. Announcement FRA-02-74T.

Electronics/Computer Engineer or ComputerScientist

Position requires an authority on theinternal functioning of safety- and security-critical electronic systems used in railroadoperations, with emphasis on software designand integrity and verification of systems. Salaryrange is $92,060 to $119,682. AnnouncementFRA-02-73T.

Electronics/Electrical/Computer EngineerPosition requires an authority on the appli-

cation of safety-critical electronic systems usedin railroad operations, with emphasis on systemrequirements (including security require-ments), system architectures/interfaces and val-idation of systems. Salary range is $92,060 to$119,682. Announcement FRA-02-72T.

All applicants must be United States citi-zens. Announcements with qualificationrequirements and application procedures arelocated at www.fra.dot.gov. They can also beobtained by calling: (202) 493-6112 or TDD(202) 493-6487 or 6488. When applying, besure to submit all required documents.

The Department of Transportation is anEqual Opportunity Employer.

Florida International UniversitySchool of Computer ScienceFaculty Positions

Applications are invited for multipletenure track faculty positions at the level ofAssistant or Associate Professor. A Ph.D. incomputer science or related area is required.Candidates are sought in all areas of computerscience, but priority will be given to database,software engineering, software systems, secu-rity, and distributed computing.

FIU is a member of the State UniversitySystem of Florida with over 34,000 studentsand offering 190 baccalaureate, master’s anddoctoral degree programs in 19 colleges andschools, and is one of the 30 largest universi-ties in the United States. FIU is one of thefour public universities in Florida ranked asDoctoral Research/Extensive by the CarnegieFoundation, the highest ranking in its classifi-cation system. US News & World Report has ranked FIU among the top 100 publicuniversities.

The School of Computer Science is a des-ignated program of excellence at theUniversity and enjoys strong support of theuniversity administration. Through its twoResearch Centers for High PerformanceDatabase Research, and for AdvancedDistributed Systems Engineering the Schoolhas attracted substantial support from NSF,NASA, ARO, AFOSF, BMDO, FEMA, ONR,AFRL, together with considerable fundingother Federal, State, and private agenciestotaling over 2 million dollars annually. TheSchool has excellent computing infrastructureand technology support. The School has 25faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., andPh.D. degrees in Computer Science. Thecurrent enrollment is approximately 900 under-graduate majors and 100 graduate students.

Successful candidates are expected todevelop a high-quality funded researchprogram and must be committed to excellencein teaching at both the graduate and the

undergraduate levels. Our salary and benefitspackage is highly competitive.

Applications, including a letter of interest,curriculum vita, e-mail address, and the namesof three references, should be sent to:

Chairperson, Recruitment CommitteeSchool of Computer ScienceFlorida International UniversityUniversity Park, Miami, FL 33199Evaluation will begin January 9, 2003, and

will continue until the positions are filled.Further information can be obtained from theSchool website http://www.cs.fiu.edu, from thesites of our Research Centers: http://hpdrc.cs.fiu.edu and http://cadse.cs.fiu.edu or by e-mail to [email protected].

Florida International University is amember of the State University System ofFlorida and is an equal opportunity/affirmativeaction/equal access employer.

The Florida State UniversityDepartment of Computer ScienceTenure-Track and Non-Tenure TrackPositions

The Department of Computer Scienceinvites applications for several tenure-trackpositions at the rank of Assistant Professor andone non-tenure track position, beginningAugust 2003. Exceptional candidates may beconsidered for the rank of Associate Professor.

Applicants for tenure-track positionsshould hold a PhD in Computer Science or aclosely related field, and have excellentresearch and teaching accomplishments /potential. Areas of priority are: architecture,embedded systems, databases, multimediasystems, networking, distributed systems, com-pilers, operating systems, virtual reality, andbiomedical computing. We are preferentiallyseeking candidates with a systems focus.Applicants for the non-tenure track positionwill be expected to contribute to the under-graduate teaching mission of the department.

The department offers degrees at the BS,MS, and PhD levels. It is in a period of signifi-cant growth and further information can befound at http://www.cs.fsu.edu. FSU is classi-fied as a Carnegie Research I university. Itsprimary role is to serve as a center foradvanced graduate and professional studieswhile emphasizing research and providingexcellence in undergraduate education. FSU islocated in the beautiful and picturesque Florida

capital – a city of approximately 250,000,about an hour’s drive from the Gulf Coast.

Screening of candidates will beginDecember 1, 2002, and continue until thepositions are filled. Please use the on-lineapplication form at: http://www.cs.fsu.edu/positions/apply.html.

Questions can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Also, please arrange for atleast 3 letters of reference to be sent to:

Faculty Search CommitteeComputer Science DepartmentFlorida State UniversityTallahassee FL 32306-4530The Florida State University is an Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,committed to diversity in hiring, and a PublicRecords Agency

Georgia College & StateUniversityDepartment of Mathematics AndComputer ScienceAssistant/Associate Faculty Position inComputer Science

The Department of Mathematics AndComputer Science invites applications for atenure track position in the faculty of com-puter science. Salary and rank will be com-mensurate with qualifications. Excellence inteaching, scholarly activity, and university/community service are requirements for pro-motion and tenure. A Ph.D. is required incomputer science or a computer related field.Candidates from all specializations of computerscience and technology are welcome to apply.

The department has approximately 130computer science majors, an active ACMstudent organization, a chapter of the UPEhonor society and excellent computer facilitiesdedicated to computer science instruction. Theprogram is progressing toward CSAB accredita-tion for computer science, is actively reviewingand revising curriculum and engaged in plan-ning for future growth and development.GC&SU is the state’s Public Liberal ArtsUniversity and a member of the Council ofPublic Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).

Review of applications will beginDecember 15, 2002 and continue until theposition is filled. Send letters of applicationwith current vitae and three letters of referenceto:

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Chair, Computer Science SearchCommittee Department of Mathematics and ComputerScienceCBX 017 Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, GA 31061. GC&SU is an Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Georgia Southern University,Statesboro GAFounding Dean, College of InformationTechnology

Reporting directly to the Provost and VicePresident for Academic Affairs, the Deanserves as the chief academic and administrativeofficer of the new College consisting of facultyin computer science, information systems, andinformation technology. The Dean is regardedas an intellectual leader within the Collegeand across the University and informationtechnology communities.

The Dean sets the vision for the Collegewithin the University’s strategic plan, estab-lishes new opportunities for the College, anddirects its growth and development throughshared academic governance. The Dean partic-ipates in campus-wide planning and is respon-sible for the College’s teaching quality, budget,development and allocation of resources, andthe administration of academic and researchprograms and alumni relations.

The Dean communicates official businessof the College with University authorities,faculty, students, staff, and external constituen-cies and provides leadership in fund-raising toaugment state appropriations.

Screening begins October 18, 2002. For more information, including job quali-

fications and application information, seehttp//www2.gasou.edu/acadaff/searches/IT_college-ad.html and http//chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/911.htm.

EEO/AA Institution. Georgia is an Open Records State. Individuals who need reasonable accom-

modations under the ADA in order to partici-pate in the search process should contact thesearch chair.

Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Mathematics andComputer ScienceTenure-Track Faculty Position

Gustavus Adolphus College invites appli-cations for a tenure-track computer scienceposition at the Assistant or Associate Professorlevel starting Sept. 1, 2003. We seek a personwho will join our current staff of 13 mathe-maticians and computer scientists and who willshare our goal of offering a leading nationalliberal arts computer science program.

Primary responsibilities include teachingcomputer science or supporting courses, main-tenance of an active program of scholarlyactivity, and service to the College.

We seek candidates who have earned theirPh.D. in computer science or a related area(with strong qualifications in computerscience), and are interested in working in avibrant department with motivated undergrad-uates in a theoretically oriented program.

How to Apply:To apply, please send a letter of application,

vita, a statement of teaching philosophy andresearch interests, and three names of profes-sional references to:

Dr. Jeff Rosoff, ChairDepartment of Mathematics and ComputerScienceGustavus Adolphus CollegeSt. Peter, MN 56082Initial letters of interest may also be sent

via email to:[email protected] of applications will begin on Dec.

2, 2002 and continue until the position isfilled. Additional information may be found athttp://www.gustavus.edu/oncampus/aca-demics/mcs/

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeduca-tional, private Lutheran (ELCA), residentialnational liberal arts college of 2500students. EOE

Indiana UniversityComputer Science DepartmentFaculty Positions

The Indiana University Computer ScienceDepartment anticipates filling several tenure-track faculty positions beginning 2003-2004.Areas of interest are databases, embeddedsystems, networking and programming lan-guages. In addition our new, privatelyendowed, pervasive technology labs will behiring several senior positions in the areas of

graphics, human computer interaction,embedded systems, data mining and security.

The CS department, which is part of theCollege of Arts and Sciences, is working coop-eratively with our new School of Informatics,which offers a B.S. degree focusing on theapplication of information technology tovarious disciplines and has M.S. programs inHuman Computer Interaction, and Bio andChemical Informatics. Cross-appointmentswith Informatics are possible in computerscience related areas such as data mining andsearch technologies.

A Ph.D. in Computer Science is requiredfor all CS faculty positions. Applicants musthave demonstrated potential for excellenceand productivity in research. In addition, astrong contribution to the educational missionof the department is expected.

The department occupies a spacious lime-stone building with extensive state-of-the-artcomputing facilities. The attractive woodedcampus of Indiana University is located inBloomington, chosen as one of the most cul-tural and livable small cities in the US, andonly one hour from the Indianapolis airport.To learn more about the department pleasevisit our web site at www.cs.indiana.edu.

Please send a detailed CV and a list ofreferences to:

Faculty Search Computer Science DepartmentIndiana UniversityLindley Hall 215Bloomington, IN 47405-7104email: [email protected] University is an Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.The Computer Science Department stronglyencourages applications from women andminorities.

Ithaca CollegeDepartment of Mathematics andComputer ScienceAssistant Professor

Ithaca College invites applications for atenure-eligible computer science/informationsystems position starting in the 2003-04academic year. The successful candidate isexpected to teach computer science and infor-mation system courses at a variety of under-graduate levels.

Required qualifications: Appointees at theassistant professor level must have a PhD orABD in Computer Science, InformationSystems or a closely related field. Salary iscompetitive and is commensurate with qualifi-cations and experience.

Interested individuals should apply on lineat: http://www.icjobs.org and attach a resumeand a cover letter addressed to:

Dr. Patricia Woodworth, Chair Department of Mathematics and ComputerScienceApplications will be reviewed beginning

early December 2002, and will continue to beaccepted until the position is filled.

Michigan State UniversityDepartment of Computer Science andEngineeringTenure-Stream Faculty Positions

The Department of Computer Science andEngineering (CSE) at Michigan StateUniversity invites applications for severaltenure-stream faculty positions. Appointmentsstart in August 2003. Candidates from all areasof specialization in computer science will beconsidered. The candidate should hold a Ph.D.degree in computer science or a related field.The appointment will be made at the rankappropriate to the credentials of the candidate.

As a unit within the College ofEngineering, the CSE Department presentlyhas 25 faculty members and administers BS,MS, and PhD programs. The Department con-ducts leading-edge research in many areas,with particular strength in software engi-neering and formal methods; computer systemsand networking; and image processing andmachine intelligence. Michigan StateUniversity enjoys a large, park-like campuswith many outlying research facilities andnatural areas. The greater Lansing area hasapproximately 300,000 residents, and theUniversity is proactive in exploring opportuni-ties for the employment of spouses, both insideand outside the University.

Candidates should submit a cover letter,curriculum vitae, the names of three refer-ences, and a statement of research andteaching interests to the address below (emailpreferred). Applications will be reviewed on acontinuing basis until all positions are filled.For full consideration, applications should bereceived before January 15, 2003.



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Faculty Search CommitteeDepartment of Computer Science andEngineering3115 Engineering BuildingMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing, Michigan [email protected] State University is an Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institutionand handicappers have the right to request andreceive reasonable accommodations.

http://www.cse.msu.edu

New Mexico State UniversityDepartment of Computer ScienceOpening for a tenure-track assistantprofessor

The department has an opening for anassistant professor in any area of specialty.Strong commitment to both research andteaching is required. Applications from womenand members of minority groups are encour-aged. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or aclosely related discipline and evidence ofstrength in teaching and research are required.The department has twelve tenure-track andtwo non tenure-track faculty positions andoffers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Facilitiesin the department include a network of about100 workstations, a 14 processor SunEnterprise, a 64-cpu Beowulf machine, andseveral other multi-processor machines, as wellas VBNS/Internet-2.

The Department recently received a $1.5Mgrant from the National Science Foundation toaugment its research and teaching infrastruc-ture. Computer Science has growing enroll-ment, with over 300 undergraduates and 80graduate students. Salaries are competitive.

NMSU is unique in having both CarnegieResearch Extensive, and Minority Institutionstatus, as well as EPSCoR status at the statelevel. NMSU is also a recipient of a 5-year$3.7M grant from NSF-ADVANCE programto promote recruitment, retention, andadvancement of women scientists andengineers. The Department has collaborationswith the Computing Research Laboratory, thePhysical Science Laboratory, SouthwestBioTechnology and Informatics Center, andmany other departments, including Biology,Mathematics, Psychology, Electrical andComputer Engineering, and BusinessComputer Systems. There are close ties to bothSandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories,and the White Sands Missile Range, which areall within New Mexico.

Las Cruces is in southern New Mexico, the“Land of Enchantment,’’ just 50 miles from ElPaso airport. For more information visithttp://www.cs.nmsu.edu. Applicants shouldarrange for a vita, a short research descriptionand at least three reference letters to be sent bypostal mail directly to:

Desh Ranjan, Faculty Search CommitteeChair Department Of Computer ScienceBox 30001 MSC CSNew Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001 Screening will begin November 16th.

2002. Enquiries by e-mail to Desh Ranjan([email protected]) are welcome.Applications will be accepted until theposition is filled.

NMSU is an EEO/AA employer.

Ohio State UniversityDept. of Computer & Information ScienceAssistant and Full Professors

The Department of Computer andInformation Science invites applications forseveral tenure-track/tenured positions. Thedepartment’s focus areas are in artificial intelli-gence, graphics, networking, software engi-neering, and systems. Outstanding applicantsin any of these areas will be considered, withpriority given to the artificial intelligence(speech, vision, and machine learning in par-ticular) and networking (security in particular)areas.

Appointments at all ranks will be consid-ered. Applicants for an assistant professor posi-tion should hold or be completing a Ph.D. incomputer science and engineering or a closelyrelated field, and have a commitment to excel-lent research and quality teaching. Applicantsfor a senior position should also demonstrate astrong record of external funding and impacton their field.

The department maintains and encouragesactive collaborations With OhioSupercomputer Center, Advanced ComputingCenter for the Arts and Design, Center forCognitive Science, Department of BiomedicalInformatics, and many other units in the uni-versity.

To apply, send a curriculum vita (includingnames and addresses of at least three refer-ences) and a statement of research andteaching interests, by e-mail to:

[email protected] by mail to:Chair, Faculty Search Committee Department of Computer and InformationScience The Ohio State University 2015 Neil Avenue, DL395 Columbus, OH 43210-1277Review of applications will begin immedi-

ately and will continue until the positions arefilled. For additional information please seehttp://www.cis.ohio-state.edu.

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer. Qualified women, minorities, or individuals with disabilities are encouragedto apply.

Princeton UniversityDepartment of Computer ScienceAssistant Professor, tenure-track positions

The Department of Computer Science atPrinceton University invites application forAssistant Professor, tenure track positions. Weare entertaining applications in all areas ofComputer Science. Candidates for more seniorranks with exceptional records of research willalso be considered. Applicants must demon-strate superior research ability. A Ph.D orequivalent in Computer Science or relatedareas is required.

Successful candidates at all ranks areexpected to pursue an active research programand to contribute significantly to the teachingprograms of the department. Applicants shouldinclude a resume and the names of at leastthree people who can comment on the appli-cant’s professional qualifications. Applicationsshould be sent to:

Chair, Search CommitteeDept. of Computer SciencePrinceton University35 Olden StreetPrinceton, NJ 08544-2087E-mail [email protected] committee will begin to consider

application in January 2003. Princeton University is Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Purdue UniversityDepartment of Computer SciencesTenure-Track Positions

The Department of Computer Sciences atPurdue University invites applications fortenure-track positions beginning August 2003.Positions are available at the assistant professorlevel; senior positions will be considered forhighly qualified applicants. Applications fromoutstanding candidates in all areas of computerscience will be considered. Areas of particularinterest include security, mobile and wirelesssystems, scientific computing and computa-tional biology, and software engineering.

The Department of Computer Sciencesoffers a stimulating and nurturing academicenvironment. Thirty-six faculty members haveresearch programs in analysis of algorithms,bioinformatics, compilers, databases, distrib-uted and parallel computing, geometric mod-eling and scientific visualization, graphics,information security, networking and operatingsystems, programming languages, scientificcomputing, and software engineering. Thedepartment implements a strategic plan forfuture growth, which is strongly supported bythe higher administration. This plan includes anew building expected to be operational in2005 to accommodate the significant growthin faculty size. Further information about the department is available at:http://www.cs.purdue.edu.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. inComputer Science, or a closely related disci-pline, and should be committed to excellencein teaching and have demonstrated strongpotential for excellence in research. Salary andbenefits are highly competitive. Special depart-mental and university initiatives are availablefor junior faculty. Applicants can apply elec-tronically by sending a curriculum vitae, astatement of career objectives, and names andcontact information of at least three referencesas a postscript or .pdf file to [email protected]. Alternatively, applicants can sendhard copies of their application to:

Chair, Faculty Search CommitteeDepartment of Computer SciencesPurdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN 47907-1398Applications are being accepted now and

will be considered until the positions are filled.Any inquiries should be sent to [email protected].

Purdue University is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are especially encour-aged to apply.

Queen’s UniversitySchool of ComputingTenure-Track Faculty Positions

The School of Computing invites applica-tions for up to four faculty positions, includinga Canada Research Chair position. Two of thepositions require Professional Engineering reg-istration or eligibility and commitment to reg-ister as a Professional Engineer.

Queen’s University is one of the top uni-versities in Canada and is well known for thehigh quality of its students and faculty. Queen’sUniversity is situated in Kingston, a beautifuland historic city located on Lake Ontario andwithin easy traveling distance of Toronto,Montreal, Ottawa and Syracuse. Kingstonoffers the amenities of a large city along withthe comfort of a small city.

The School of Computing, which has 21faculty, 12 staff and approximately 80 graduatestudents, is committed to excellence in bothresearch and teaching. The School has strongresearch programs in areas such as softwareengineering and design, theoretical computerscience, computer graphics, biomedical com-puting, intelligent systems, human-computerinteraction and computer systems. The Schoolhas one of the best teaching environments inCanada, and offers major and medial under-graduate programs in computing, as well as spe-cialized programs in cognitive science,biomedical computing and software design. Itoffers graduate degrees at the masters anddoctoral levels.

Further information can be found at the Department’s web site:http://www.cs.queensu.ca.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree incomputer science, software engineering, or arelated field. The School will consider appli-cants in all areas of computing; applicants areparticularly sought in the areas of biomedicalcomputing, software engineering and human-computer interaction. The successful candidatewill be expected to have demonstrated excel-lence in research and the promise of excel-lence in teaching. Salary will be competitiveand commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should send a full curriculumvitae, including a list of publications, teachingand research summaries, the names of threereferences, and copies of up to three recentpapers to:

Dr. James R. Cordy, DirectorSchool of Computing Queen’s UniversityKingston, OntarioCanada K7L 3N6.E-mail applications to search@cs.

queensu.ca are encouraged. E-mail attachmentsin any common document format areacceptable.

Openings are for July 2002 and beyond.Screening of applicants will begin immediatelyand continue until all positions are filled.Queen’s University is committed to employ-ment equity and welcomes applications fromall qualified men and women, including visibleminorities, aboriginal people, persons with dis-abilities, gay men and lesbians.

All qualified candidates are encouraged toapply; however Canadians and permanent resi-dents will be given priority.

Rice UniversityDepartment of Computer Science andComputer EngineeringFaculty and Research Staff Positions

The Department of Computer Science, theDepartment of Electrical and ComputerEngineering, the Computer System Laboratory,the Center for High Performance Software,and the Center for Multimedia Com-munication at Rice University have severalopenings for faculty and research staff posi-tions, starting in the 2003-2004 academic year.We are soliciting applications for tenure-trackfaculty, research faculty fellows, senior researchfaculty fellows, research scientists, and post-doctoral researchers. Exceptional candidatesfor higher ranks will be considered. Chairs are available for exceptional candidates at all ranks.

We seek outstanding candidates across theentire spectrum of computer science and com-puter engineering - to reinforce existing areasof strength at Rice or to expand our programwith new directions. Applicants should hold aPh.D. degree or the equivalent in computerscience, computer engineering, or a related dis-cipline, or expect to complete such require-ments prior to assuming an appointment. Acommitment to excellence in both researchand teaching is required for a tenure-trackappointment. Preference will be given to early applications.

The Departments of Computer Scienceand of Electrical and Computer Engineeringhave assembled a collection of superb researchfacilities. These include parallel and multi-processor systems laboratories, large networks

of workstations, and a high-speed network testbed. The Departments have access to externalfacilities and communities through NSF,NASA, and DOE networks.

The Computer System Laboratory spansboth departments; it includes faculty with abroad range of interests in systems research.The Center for High Performance Softwaresupports several major research projects; it pro-vides access to massively parallel computerslocated at collaborating institutions.

The Center for MultimediaCommunication develops embedded systems,distributed systems, and network architecturesfor tetherless and multimedia communicationsapplications. These organizations are co-located in one building, Duncan Hall.

Rice is a highly endowed private universitywith a strong reputation for academic excel-lence, particularly in undergraduate education.It attracts outstanding students nationally andinternationally. It provides a stimulating envi-ronment for research, teaching, and joint proj-ects with industry. Teaching loads are low toaccommodate faculty.

To apply, send a resume, a statement ofresearch and teaching interests, and the namesand addresses of at least three references to:

Computer Science and Engineering SearchCommitteeRice University, MS 132P.O. Box 1892Houston, Texas 77251-1892The deadline for applications is January 15,

2003. Please specify the position for which youare applying. For more information, seehttp://www.cs.rice.edu or call Iva JeanJorgensen (713)-348-3818, [email protected]

Rice University is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The University of Alabama atBirmingham (UAB)Natural Sciences and MathematicsDean, Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NS&M)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks applications andnominations for the Dean of the School ofNatural Sciences and Mathematics. Theschool consists of doctoral degree grantingdepartments of biology, chemistry, computerand information sciences, mathematics, andphysics. The school is a dynamic academicorganization and provides an environment thatencourages professional development among itsfaculty, student attainment of academic andprofessional success, and strong partnershipswith private and public sector organizations. It employs 85 faculty and currently enrollsapproximately 1,400 undergraduate studentmajors and 200 students in graduate study.

The school has undergone explosivegrowth in research capabilities in the pastdecade. During this time, a number of interdisciplinary research centers have beenestablished and extramural research fundinghas tripled. Exceptional opportunities exist for building university-wide collabora-tions in research and education. Additionalinformation on the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics can be found at theUAB Web page (www.uab.edu) under“Schools.”

The University: UAB is a comprehensive,urban university and Medical Center enrolling16,500 students in 12 schools on its 80-blockcampus. UAB has grown rapidly in its 30-yearhistory. It is a Carnegie Doctoral ResearchExtensive institution with active grants andcontracts exceeding $700 million. The univer-sity is the largest employer in the state withmore than 15,000 employees and a $1.2 billionbudget. Through the UAB Research Foun-dation, a technology business incubator, andthe UAB Research Park, the university hasdeveloped comprehensive and successfulprograms to support technology transfer andeconomic development.

Responsibilities: The Dean is the chiefacademic, administrative, and financial officerfor the school, and reports directly to theProvost. The Dean provides leadership for allof the instructional, research, development,and service programs of the school; interactswith students and prospective students; pro-vides direction to and recommendations from appropriate school committees chargedwith curriculum and personnel responsibilities;and develops and administers the schoolbudget.

Qualifications: Qualifications includeproven administrative and leadership skills inhigher education; the ability to articulate avision for the future of a School of NaturalSciences and Mathematics in a top-rankedresearch institution; and a demonstratedcapacity to work effectively with faculty, staff,students and community leaders. The ability todevelop and maintain effective fund-raisingstrategies for the school and a proven track

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record of extramural funding development areessential. Qualifications must also include aterminal degree and distinguished academiccredentials meriting appointment to the rankof Professor in the school.

Application Procedure: For full considera-tion, nominations and applications should bereceived before December 1, 2002; however,nominations and applications will be accepteduntil the position is filled. Applications shouldinclude a letter of interest, current curriculumvitae and a list of references. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Women and minority candidates are encour-aged to apply. Address correspondence to:

Dr. Linda C. LucasChair, Search Committee for Dean ofNatural Sciences and MathematicsUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamHOEN 1001530 3rd Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35294 – [email protected]

University of Arkansas -FayettevilleComputer Science & ComputerEngineeringDepartment Head Search

The University of Arkansas seeks candi-dates for the position of Department Head inComputer Science & Computer Engineering,with selection targeted for summer 2003.Nominations and applications will be accepteduntil the position is filled, with review to beginFall 2002. Candidates must possess a distin-guished record of academic scholarship, a sig-nificant record of excellence in instruction andgraduate research, strong administrative andinterpersonal abilities, and an establishedrecord of university and professional serviceappropriate for appointment as a Full Professor.

The successful candidate will have suffi-cient experience and leadership qualities todirect a multi-faceted academic department, aparticipatory management style, and the abilityto articulate and promote the department’svision. The salary will be highly competitive.The department offers degrees in both com-puter science and computer engineering at thebachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, andhas diverse research programs. Additionalinformation regarding the department and theCollege of Engineering may be found at:www.csce.uark.edu.

Please send applications and nominationsto:

Dr. John English, Search Committee Chair4207 Bell Engineering University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 72701or electronically to [email protected]. An application package should contain

a resume, names of 3 to 5 references with complete contact information, and a vision statement.

The University of Arkansas is an equalopportunity/affirmative action institution,committed to achieving diversity in its faculty,staff, and student body. Qualified minority and women candidates are especially invited to apply.

University of California, DavisDepartment of Computer ScienceFaculty Positions

The Department of Computer Science, atthe University of California, Davis, invitesapplications for several tenure-track facultypositions. The department is seeking candi-dates at all levels. At the senior level, weinvite applications from candidates with trulydistinguished records in research, teaching, andleadership; at the junior level, we inviteapplications from candidates with demon-strated research excellence and a commitmentto excellence in teaching.

The department welcomes applicationsfrom candidates in areas that emphasize inno-vative applications in computer science. It hasa particular interest in the areas of Networks,Information Systems and ComputerSystems. We further encourage applicantswhose research can both have impact in thesecore areas and leverage our extensive programsin other areas of computer science.

The Computer Science Department cur-rently has 27 faculty members, covering allmajor areas of computer science. It is experi-encing a period of strong growth in the size ofits faculty and expects to continue thistrend. The Davis campus is the third largest inthe University of California system. UC Davisranks among the nation?s top 20 universities inresearch funding.

Davis is a pleasant, family-oriented com-munity in a college town setting with excellentpublic schools and a mild climate. Davis isideally located for many professional, culturaland recreational activities. It is just 15 miles

from California?s capital city of Sacramentoand is within easy driving distance of theSilicon Valley, Berkeley, San Francisco, theSierra Nevada Mountains, and the PacificCoast areas.

These positions require a Ph.D. or equiva-lent. The positions are open until filled, but forfull consideration, applicants should apply byJanuary 13, 2003.

UC Davis is responsive to the concerns ofdual career couples and offers a PartnerOpportunity Program. UC Davis is an affirma-tive action/equal opportunity employer.

Please consult our web page for additionalinformation on the particular areas of interestand application instructions.(http://www.cs.ucdavis.edu/department/employ)

University of California, LosAngelesDepartment of Computer ScienceTenure-Track Positions

The Department of Computer Science inthe Henry Samueli School of Engineering andApplied Science at the University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles, invites applicationsfor tenure-track positions in all areas ofComputer Science and Computer Engineering.Applications are also strongly encouraged fromdistinguished candidates at senior levels. TheUCLA Campus administration is committed tosignificant growth in the faculty of ComputerScience Department, with a projection of 3-4new faculty members per year for the next five years.

Quality is our key criterion for applicantselection. Applicants should have a strongcommitment to both research and teachingand an outstanding record of research for theirlevel. We seek applicants in any mainstreamarea of Computer Science and ComputerEngineering, but we particularly welcome thosewith strength in systems, networking, com-pilers, theory, and in interdisciplinary areassuch as bioinformatics and electronic com-merce.

To apply, please visit http://www.cs.ucla.edu/recruit. Faculty applications received byJanuary 15 will be given full consideration.

The University of California is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

University of California, Riverside Marlan And Rosemary Bourns College OfEngineeringFaculty Positions in Computer Science &Engineering

The University of California, Riversideinvites applications for tenure-track or tenuredfaculty positions in the Department ofComputer Science and Engineering for the2003-2004 academic year. Applicants musthave a Ph.D. in Computer Science or in aclosely related field. Systems specialties such asnetworking, security, databases, operatingsystems, computer graphics, software engi-neering, architecture, compilers, embeddedsystems, VLSI, as well as the area of computa-tional biology are of particular interest, butapplications are welcome in all areas ofComputer Science. Senior candidates musthave an exceptional research and teachingrecord. Junior candidates must show out-standing research and teaching potential.Salary will be competitive, and commensuratewith appointment rank and qualifications.

UC Riverside is the fastest-growingmember of the nine-campus University ofCalifornia System, widely regarded as the mostdistinguished system of public higher educationin the United States. The CSE department hasnow grown rapidly to 23 full-time faculties,and expects to grow to about 40 over the nextsix years. The Campus- and College-wideexpansion programs include a new state-of-the-art building soon to house the CSE and EEdepartments. Annual research expenditures inthe College are close to $346K/year per faculty.The CSE department offers the B.S., M.S., andPh.D. degrees. More information is available athttp://www.cs.ucr.edu.

The city of Riverside, located about 60miles away from Los Angeles, offers easy accessto mountains, Pacific Ocean beaches, culturalactivities, shopping, and other attractions.Applications and inquiries should be sent to:

Chair, Faculty Search Committee Department of Computer Science andEngineering University of CaliforniaRiverside, CA 92521-0304 (909) 787-5639 e-mail to: [email protected]. Applications must include curriculum

vitae, list of publications, a statement ofresearch and teaching objectives, and namesand addresses of four references (junior candi-dates may have reference letters maileddirectly to the department).

Formal review of applications beginsJanuary 18, 2003. Early applications are

encouraged, however, late applications will beconsidered until the positions are filled.

The University of California, Riverside isan Equal Opportunity, Affirmative-ActionEmployer.

University of California, SantaBarbaraBiomaterials, Biomolecular Materials,Bioengineering

The University of California, SantaBarbara seeks to hire highly creative, innova-tive and productive individuals for multiplenew faculty openings at the junior and seniorlevels in fields related to Biomaterials,Biomolecular Materials and Bioengineering.UCSB is broadening the interfaces amongbiology, physical science and engineering andis developing a vigorous interdisciplinary andintercollegiate Program in BioMolecularScience and Engineering (BMSE).

This Program builds on and is an integralpart of UCSB’s unique environment for multi-disciplinary collaboration, and its recognizedstrengths in Materials, Chemistry andBiochemistry, Chemical, Mechanical,Electrical and Computer Engineering,Computer Science, Physics, Molecular andCellular Biology and Device and NanosystemsScience and Technology. UCSB’s corestrengths are supported and enhanced by a col-lection of interdisciplinary research and educa-tion centers, including the CaliforniaNanoSystems Institute, the NSF-sponsoredMaterials Research Laboratory and Institute forTheoretical Physics, the NeuroscienceResearch Institute, the Marine ScienceInstitute and the Marine BiotechnologyCenter. The facilities available to carry outresearch in these fields at UCSB are superb.The positions advertised here are in additionto positions in related areas being advertised bythe UCSB Department of Chemistry andBiochemistry, though there is coordinationbetween the searches. Suitably qualified candi-dates are welcome to apply to both calls.

Research and new instructional initiativesin biomaterials, biomolecular materials andbioengineering are being formulated to buildon and enhance current associated strengths.The new faculty appointments may be inBMSE, or in the departments mentionedabove, or in some combination of these admin-istrative units, in order to optimize the effec-tiveness of each hire.

Applications from individuals from all dis-ciplinary backgrounds with interests in allareas of Biomaterials, Biomolecular Materialsand Bioengineering are encouraged. Specificareas of interest include, but are not limited to:biomolecular materials, motors, machines, bio-molecular electronics and opto-electronics,bio-sensors and other bio-devices, biosynthesisand genetic engineering of materials, bio-nan-otechnology, metabolic engineering and bioin-formatics. Individuals appointed will come inwith the opportunity for and expectation ofactive participation in shaping future hiringand other developments, commensurate withthe individual’s background and experience.

Application for the positions is open untilthey are filled. Consideration of candidates willbegin immediately; those received byDecember 15, 2002 will be considered thor-oughly for the first round of interviews.

Please address all applications, whichshould contain a letter briefly outlining careerplans, a statement of research and teachinginterests, curriculum vitae and names andcontact information on 3 – 5 references, orhave letters of reference sent directly, to:

Bioengineering Search Committee Matthew Tirrell and Daniel Morse Co-Chairs Attention: Vivien LaFranceDean’s Office College of Engineering University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5130Applications may be sent via electronic

mail in PDF format to:[email protected].

An EO/AA employer.

University of California, SantaCruzComputer EngineeringAssistant Professor

The Computer Engineering Department ofthe Baskin School of Engineering at theUniversity of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)invites applications for a tenure-track AssistantProfessor position starting Fall 2003. We seekoutstanding applicants in all areas of ComputerEngineering, and particularly welcome thosewith research interests in embedded systems,computer networks, computer system design,autonomous systems, and robotics.

The Department has 18 faculty withresearch programs in wireless networks, inter-networking, high-speed networking, computervision and multimedia, VLSI and VLSI CAD,

embedded systems, software engineering,storage systems, parallel and distributedsystems, and bioinformatics. UCSC is the UCcampus nearest to Silicon Valley and has closeresearch ties with the computer industry.

Applicants should submit a curriculumvitae, statements of research plans andteaching interests, and copies or URLs ofselected reprints to:

Computer Engineering Search Baskin School of Engineering University of CaliforniaSanta Cruz, CA 95064Applicants should ensure that three confi-

dential letters of recommendation are sentunder separate cover. Contact information forthe references should be included with theapplicant’s submitted material. Letter writersmust read UCSC’s confidentiality statement athttp://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/policies/confstm.htm.

Screening will begin on January 3, 2003,and continue until the position is filled. Referto http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/events/jobs/ forinformation on electronic submission ofapplications.

For further details about the School ofEngineering at UCSC, see http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/.

UCSC is an EEO/AA/IRCA Employer.

University of California, SantaCruz (UCSC)Computer Science DepartmentAssistant, Associate or Full Professor

The Computer Science Department of the University of California, Santa Cruz(UCSC) invites applications for tenured andtenure track faculty positions for the 2003-2004 academic year. We are recruiting for posi-tions at the Assistant, Associate and FullProfessor levels. We seek outstanding appli-cants in mainstream Computer Science, andwe particularly welcome those with researchinterests in Database systems, SoftwareEngineering, and Computer Systems orSecurity. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to thediversity and excellence of the academiccommunity through their research, teaching,and service.

Minimum Qualifications: For the AssistantProfessor positions: A Ph.D. or equivalent incomputer science or a related field (Ph.D. byJuly 1, 2003 preferred, must be conferredwithin one year of appointment); demon-strated potential for excellence in research;and a strong commitment to graduate andundergraduate teaching. For the Associate and(full) Professor positions: a Ph.D. or equivalentin computer science or a related field; and anoutstanding record as researcher and educator,appropriate to the level of appointment. Allapplicants are expected to develop externallyfunded research programs.

Positions Available: Fall 2003, subject tofinal budgetary approval.

To Apply: Applicants should submit a cur-riculum vitae; a statement of research interestsand plans; a statement of teaching interests;and ensure that at least three letters of recom-mendation are sent directly, by the deadline, tothe address below. Names, affiliations, andcontact information for the references shouldbe included with the applicant’s submittedmaterial. Copies or URLs of selected reprintsare also helpful. Send all materials to:

Chair, Computer Science SearchCommitteeBaskin School of Engineering1156 High StreetUniversity of CaliforniaSanta Cruz, CA 95064To submit application materials electroni-

cally, please see the following web site:http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/jobs/Applicants must clearly state whether they

are applying for an (untenured) AssistantProfessor, a (tenured) Associate Professor, or a(full) Professor position, All letters will betreated as confidential; please direct your refer-ences to UCSC’s confidentiality statement athttp://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/policies/confstm.htm.

For additional information on the positionsemail [email protected]. For further detailsabout the Baskin School of Engineering atUCSC, see http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/.

Screening will begin with applicationsreceived by January 3, 2003, and continueuntil the positions are filled during academicyear 2002-03.

UCSC is an affirmative action/equalemployment opportunity employer. Womenand minorities are encouraged to apply.



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The University of CincinnatiDepartment of Electrical & ComputerEngineering and Computer ScienceAssistant/Associate Professor Positions

The Department of Electrical & ComputerEngineering and Computer Science invitesapplications and nominations forAssistant/Associate Professor positions inComputer Engineering and Computer Science,although appointment at higher rank will beconsidered for candidates with exceptionalqualifications. Areas of interest include, but arenot limited to, 1) VLSI and design automa-tion, 2) programming languages and algo-rithms, and 3) networks and distributedsystems. Candidates must have earned Ph.D.degrees in Computer Science, ComputerEngineering, or a closely related field, andhave the commitment to develop significantfunded research programs and to provide effec-tive instruction at the undergraduate and grad-uate levels.

The ECECS Department offers undergrad-uate programs and M.S. programs in ComputerScience, Computer Engineering, and ElectricalEngineering, and offers the Ph.D. in ComputerScience & Engineering and in ElectricalEngineering. The Department has 45 full-timefaculty, 350 full-time graduate students and550 undergraduate students, and awardsapproximately 35 M.S. and 15 Ph.D. degreesper year. Research and education programs arefunded, with annual research funding over$6M. The Department has well-equippedresearch and teaching laboratories, and occu-pies 45,000 square feet of space includingresearch laboratory space in a new EngineeringResearch Center. For additional informationplease see the departmental web site athttp://www.ececs.uc.edu.

The University is completing a majorbuilding campaign designed to make it one ofthe finest urban settings in American highereducation. The city of Cincinnati has beenidentified as one of the most livable cities inAmerica, with excellent cultural and enter-tainment opportunities, a moderate cost ofliving, and a wealth of housing options.Curricula vitae and/or nominations should besent to:

Secretary for the Computing SearchCommitteeP.O. Box 210030University of CincinnatiCincinnati, Ohio 45221-0030or electronically to: [email protected]. The University of Cincinnati is an

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunityemployer and encourages applications fromwomen and minorities.

University of DelawareComputer and Information SciencesFaculty Positions

Applications are invited for multipletenure track Assistant Professor positions tobegin Fall 2003. Outstanding candidates forsenior level positions are also encouraged toapply. Of primary interest are candidates whoseresearch is in networks, systems, security, soft-ware engineering, graphics and visualization,speech processing, data mining, or databases.Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or its equiva-lent, and should be committed to excellence inresearch and teaching. The normal teachingload is three courses per year.

The Department has 17 tenure-track and 2research faculty members, with a substantialportion of our 100 graduate students pursuingthe Ph.D. We have significant externalfunding, including NSF Career and ITRAwards, a $2.2M grant in Communicationsand Networks that is part of the ArmyResearch Lab’s Collaborative TechnologyAlliance, and an NSF CISE ResearchInfrastructure Grant for parallel and distributedcomputing. A major UDel biotechnology ini-tiative (http://www.dbi.udel.edu) offers oppor-tunities for collaborative research inbioinformatics. The University of Delaware iscentrally located between Philadelphia andBaltimore, with major government and indus-trial labs nearby. Considerable informationabout the Department is available athttp://www.cis.udel.edu. To apply, please mail acurriculum vitae to:

Professor Errol Lloyd, Chair of the FacultySearch Committee, Department ofComputer and Information Sciences University of DelawareNewark, DE 19716In addition, candidates should have three

confidential letters of reference sent directly toeither (but not both) the above address [email protected]. The CV and letters ofreference shall be shared with departmentalfaculty. Applications will be accepted until thepositions are filled; those received by February1, 2003 are assured full consideration.Qualified minority group members and womenare encouraged to apply.

The University of Delaware is an equalopportunity employer.

The University of IowaComputer Science DepartmentAssistant Professor Positions, Fall 2003

The University of Iowa Computer ScienceDepartment invites applications for tenure-track positions at the assistant professorlevel. We will consider strong candidates in allresearch areas, but especially seek those withexpertise in graphics, HCI, systems and net-works, databases and information systems,verification, applied algorithms, and compu-tational biology.

Candidates should be committed to devel-oping a nationally recognized researchprogram, supervising Ph.D. students, andobtaining appropriate funding. A Ph.D. inComputer Science (or a closely related field) isrequired.

Iowa City is a small city of approximately75,000, with excellent public schools, afford-able housing, outstanding health care facilities,and abundant cultural and recreational activi-ties. The University is situated along the banksof the Iowa River and is adjacent to the shopsand restaurant area of downtown Iowa City.

To apply, please send a curriculum vita, astatement of research and career objectives,and three letters of recommendation to:

Faculty Hiring Committee Computer Science Department University of Iowa 14 MacLean Hall Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1419Applications or queries may be sent to

[email protected]. More information canbe found at www.cs.uiowa.edu/hiring.

Evaluation of applications will begin imme-diately and continue until the position isfilled. Applications received on or before January 15, 2003, will be assured of consideration.

Women and minority candidates are espe-cially urged to apply for this position. TheUniversity of Iowa is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer

UMBCUniversity of Maryland BaltimoreCountyAn Honors University in MarylandInformation Systems Department

The Information Systems Departmentinvites applications for tenure-track facultypositions at the Assistant or AssociateProfessor level.

The Department is multi-disciplinary,placing a strong emphasis on the application ofinformation systems. Consequently, we seekpeople who have an application-orientedapproach to research and teaching. Candidatesfor assistant professor must have an earnedPhD in a relevant area and must show strongpotential for excellence in research andteaching. Traditional academic candidates forassociate professor must have an establishedrecord of funded research and excellence inteaching. Non-traditional candidates with sig-nificant industrial or governmental backgroundare encouraged to apply. Such candidates shouldeither have experience in research and teachingor demonstrate potential to perform in theseactivities in an academic environment.

The Department offers a wide variety ofcourses at the Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorallevels, has one of the highest IS enrollments inthe USA, and offers the only PhD program inInformation Systems in Maryland. Furtherdetails on programs and research may be foundat http://www.ifsm.umbc.edu/. Consistent withthe UMBC vision, the Department hasexcellent technical support, research, andteaching facilities.

The Department is moving into a newinformation technology building in Spring2003, which includes additional laboratoryspace, state of the art technology, and a deci-sion support room. The Technology Center,Research Park, and Center for Entre-preneurship are major indicators for continuedresearch and outreach at UMBC.

Interested applicants should send a coverletter, three letters of recommendation, a one-page statement of teaching interests, a one-page statement of research interests, and acurriculum vitae to:

Dr. Andrew SearsChair of Faculty Search CommitteeInformation Systems DepartmentUMBC1000 Hilltop CircleBaltimore, MD 21250-5398. For inquiries, please call Robin

Schmidbauer at (410) 455-3206 or e-mail:[email protected]. Electronic submission ofcover letter and curriculum vitae as PDF docu-ments (sent to the preceding e-mail address)are preferred.

Review of applications will begin immedi-ately and will continue until the positions are

filled. All positions are subject to the avail-ability of funds.

Women and minority applicants are partic-ularly encouraged to apply.

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer and welcomesapplications from minorities, women and indi-viduals with disabilities.

University of Maryland, BaltimoreCountyBioinformatics Research Center &Computer Science and ElectricalEngineeringAssistant Professor

The Bioinformatics Research Center(BRC) of the University of Maryland,Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applica-tions for a tenure-track position of AssistantProfessor with primary appointment in theDepartment of Computer Science andElectrical Engineering (CSEE). Candidatesshould have a Ph.D. in Computer Science withan established research background inBioinformatics. Preferred areas of concentra-tion are algorithmic developments for molec-ular evolution and functional genomics.

The BRC is part of an emergingBioinformatics consortium in the Baltimorearea that includes departments at UMBC, theUniversity of Maryland Medical School andthe University of Maryland BiotechnologyInstitute. UMBC has committed a multi-yearplan to establish the BRC as a center of excel-lence for research and teaching that involvesadditional faculty and staff lines and other sig-nificant resources. The BRC’s prime locationfosters collaborations with researchers at NIH,Celera, TIGR, and other organizations inMaryland’s sizable biotechnology industry.

The CSEE Department offers BS, MS, andPhD degrees, has 44 full-time faculty, over1350 undergraduate and 300 graduate students,and will move into the new InformationTechnology and Engineering Building in 2003.

UMBC is a medium-sized university withover 11,000 students ranked in top tier ofnation’s research universities (Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive). UMBC’smission is to focus on science, technology,engineering and public policy and has strongresearch programs in biosciences and biotech-nology. The suburban campus is in theBaltimore-Washington corridor, providing easy access to both metropolitan areas andnumerous federal agencies, industrial researchcenters, and consulting firms.

To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and astatement of research interests and have atleast three letters of recommendations sent to:

BRC Search CommitteeMathematics and StatisticsUMBCBaltimore, MD 21250Review of applications will begin in

December 2002 and continue until the posi-tion is filled. For more information seehttp://brc.umbc.edu/.

UMBC is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity Employer.

The University of Massachusetts,AmherstFaculty and Research Scientist Positions

The University of Massachusetts, Amherstinvites applications for tenure-track facultypositions at the assistant professor level.Applicants must have a Ph.D. in ComputerScience or related area and should show evi-dence of exceptional research promise.Candidates with an established record ofstrong research may also apply for positionsother than at the assistant professor level. Weparticularly welcome candidates who wouldthrive in a highly collaborative environmentin which projects often span several researchgroups.

The Department of Computer Science has39 tenure and research track faculty and 180Ph.D. students with broad interdisciplinaryresearch interests. The department offers first-class research facilities and has just moved intoa new state-of-the-art building. Please seehttp://www.cs.umass.edu for more information.Applications should reference search R17424.

We also invite applications for ResearchFaculty (R17423), Research Scientist(R17422), Postdoctoral Research Associate(R17422), and Research Fellow (R17422)positions in all areas of Computer Science.Applicants should have a Ph.D. in ComputerScience or related area (or an M.S. plus equiv-alent experience), and should show evidenceof exceptional research promise. These posi-tions are grant-funded; appointments will becontingent upon continued funding.

To apply, send a letter with your vitae andat least three letters of recommendation to:

Search {fill in number from above}c/o Chair of Faculty RecruitingDepartment of Computer ScienceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003-9264We will begin to review applications on

November 01, 2002, and will continue untilavailable positions are filled. Salary commensu-rate with education and experience; compre-hensive benefits package.

Inquiries and requests for more informationcan be sent to: [email protected]

The University of Massachusetts is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunityemployer. Women and members of minoritygroups are encouraged to apply.

University Of Miami Department of Computer Science Two new tenure-track faculty positions

The Department of Computer Science forthe University of Miami seeks to hire two newtenure-track faculty (rank open). Candidatesmust hold a doctorate in computer science or arelated field and demonstrate strong potentialfor excellence in research and teaching. Rankand salary are commensurate withqualifications.

The successful candidate will show thedesire to shape the future of the department.The University of Miami is a Group I researchuniversity as well as a member of the next-gen-eration Internet (Internet2) project. For moreinformation on the department and theuniversity, please visit our web site atwww.cs.miami.edu.

Applicants should send a letter of applica-tion, curriculum vitae, research statement,teaching statement and the names of threereferences to:

Victor MilenkovicDepartment Chair Faculty Search Committee Department of Computer Science University of Miami P.O. Box 248154 Coral Gables, FL 33124-4245or via email to [email protected] addition, please include in your letter of

application a URL containing supportingmaterial such as online publications. Electronicsubmissions are strongly encouraged.

Review of applications will begin immedi-ately and continue until positions are filled.Women and minorities are encouraged toapply.

The University of Miami is an AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity Employer.

University of Michigan, AnnArborDepartment of Electrical Engineering andComputer ScienceComputer Science and EngineeringDivisionFaculty Positions

Applications and nominations are solicitedfor multiple junior and senior faculty positionsin the Computer Science and Engineering(CSE) Division. Qualifications include an out-standing academic record, a doctorate orequivalent in computer engineering or com-puter science, and a strong commitment toteaching and research. Candidates from allareas of computer science and engineering areencouraged to apply, especially those ingraphics and software systems.

The University of Michigan is a NonDiscriminatory/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please send resume, url and names of threeor more references to:

Professor John E. Laird, Assoc. ChairCSE Division Department of Electrical Engineering andComputer Science University of Michigan 1301 Beal Avenue, Room 3402 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2122 URL: http://www.eecs.umich.edu/cse You may submit applications and inquiries

via email to [email protected]

University of North Carolina atCharlotteDepartment of Computer ScienceLecturer and Senior Lecturer Positions inComputer Science

The Department of Computer Science(www.cs.uncc.edu) at the University of NorthCarolina at Charlotte is recruiting for three-fixed term (non-tenure track, core positions)Lecturers and two Senior Lecturers to teachintroductory (freshman, sophomore, andservice) courses in computer science, and serveas undergraduate academic advisors. SeniorLecturers are also expected to take a leadershiprole in the continued development, evaluation,and updating of our introductory courses forcomputer science majors and our servicecourses to other departments.

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Lecturer applicants must possess a master’sdegree in computer science or a related fieldand have previous experience teaching intro-ductory computer science courses at thecollege level. Senior Lecturer applicants shouldpossess a Ph.D. in computer science or arelated field and have a successful history ofboth computer science instruction and cur-riculum development. Both Lecturers andSenior Lecturers will be appointed for two-yearterms, renewable based on performance.

Charlotte, NC has a metro-area populationof over one million people and is the secondlargest financial center in the U.S. UNC-Charlotte has a student enrollment of approxi-mately 19,000 with plans to grow to 25,000and is poised to move from Doctoral ResearchIntensive to Doctoral Research ExtensiveCarnegie Classification. The University hasseven colleges (Information Technology,Engineering, Arts and Science, Health andHuman Services, Architecture, Education, andBusiness Administration) offering a variety ofPh.D., Master, and baccalaureate programs.

The Department of Computer Science,located within the College of InformationTechnology, has approximately 600 undergrad-uate computer science majors and 150 graduatestudents in computer science and informationtechnology. Construction has begun on a newbuilding to house the entire College ofInformation Technology with anticipated com-pletion date of Fall 2004.

Interested parties should send a copy oftheir resume, evidence of their teaching expe-rience, and the names and contact informationof at least three references via email to:[email protected] or by postal mail to:

Chair, Search Committee Computer Science Department University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001Review of applications will begin immedi-

ately and continue until the positions arefilled. Appointments may start with either thebeginning of the Spring 2003 or the Fall 2003semesters.

University of North Carolina atCharlotteDepartment of Computer ScienceAssistant Professor in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science(www.cs.uncc.edu) at the University of NorthCarolina at Charlotte invites applicants for atenure track position at the level of AssistantProfessor. Applicants must have an earneddoctorate in Computer Science, ComputerEngineering, Information Technology, or arelated field, and should have demonstratedpotential to excel in teaching and research.

Charlotte, NC has a metro-area populationof over one million people and is the secondlargest financial center in the U.S. UNC-Charlotte has a student enrollment of approxi-mately 19,000 with plans to grow to 25,000and is poised to move from Doctoral ResearchIntensive to Doctoral Research ExtensiveCarnegie Classification. The University hasseven colleges (Information Technology,Engineering, Arts and Science, Health andHuman Services, Architecture, Education, andBusiness Administration) offering a variety ofPh.D., Master, and baccalaureate programs.

The Department of Computer Science,located within the College of InformationTechnology, has approximately 600 undergrad-uate computer science majors and 150 graduatestudents in computer science and informationtechnology. Construction has begun on a newbuilding to house the entire College ofInformation Technology with anticipated com-pletion date of Fall 2004.

Applicants should send a letter of applica-tion together with their curriculum vitae andthe names and contact information of at leastfour references to [email protected] or bypostal mail to:

Chair, Search Committee Computer Science Department University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001Electronic submission of PDF files is pre-

ferred. Review of applications will begin imme-diately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of OklahomaSchool of Computer ScienceFaculty position

The School of Computer Science at theUniversity of Oklahoma seeks to fill a facultyposition. Candidates must have demonstratedexpertise in formal methods related to softwaredevelopment, with a special interest in the useof such methods in practice and with signifi-cant, related research accomplishments.Research involving polymorphic, staticallytyped, declarative programming languages isespecially welcome. Applicants must hold

a doctorate in computer science or a related discipline.

The School of Computer Science offersbachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. About350 students are enrolled in the undergraduatecomputer science program, which is CSABaccredited. The School has about 100 graduate students. Faculty research interestsinclude functional programming, databasesystems, software engineering, fault toleranceand testing, embedded systems, intelligentsystems, telecommunication networks, parallel and distributed computing, large scalescientific computing, graph theory andcombinatorial optimization, and theoreticalcomputer science.

Norman is a community of about 90,000people in the Oklahoma City metropolitanarea, which, taken altogether, has about amillion residents. Norman offers award-winning schools, an inexpensive cost of living,and the rich intellectual life of a universitytown.

Applications with a list of 5 referencesmust be submitted to:

Rex Page, ChairFaculty Search CommitteeSchool of Computer ScienceThe University of Oklahoma200 Felgar Street, Room 144Norman, OK 73019-6151Tel: (405) 325-5408Fax: (405) 325-4044E-mail: [email protected] will begin on November 1, 2002.

Applications will be accepted until the posi-tion is filled.

The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women andminorities are especially encouraged to apply.

University of OregonDepartment of Computer and InformationScienceFaculty Positions

The Department of Computer andInformation Science invites application forone (possibly two) tenure track faculty posi-tions open for fall 2003. The department’sprimary recruiting emphases are in the areas ofprogramming languages and distributed infor-matics. Programming languages is broadly con-strued to include compiler construction,domain-specific languages, program analysis,etc. Distributed informatics may include dis-tributed database systems, web engineering,distributed document architecture, and otheraspects of future distributed informationsystems. Outstanding applicants in other areasmay also be considered. Applicants must havea Ph.D. in computer science or a closelyrelated field, a demonstrated record of excel-lence in research, and a strong commitment to teaching.

The CIS department has eighteen researchfaculty and two instructors and offers B.S.,M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. We offer a stimu-lating and friendly environment for collabora-tive research both within the department andwith other departments on campus. The CISDepartment is associated with theComputational Intelligence ResearchLaboratory, the Cognitive and DecisionSciences Institute, the Computational ScienceInstitute, and the Software EngineeringResearch Center. More information about thedepartment, its programs and faculty can befound at http://www.cs.uoregon.edu, or mailyour request to:

University of OregonDept. of Computer and InformationScienceEugene, OR 97403-1202The University of Oregon is an AAU

research university located in Eugene and within one hour drive of both the Pacific Ocean and the snow-capped Cascade Mountains.

Applicants should send their curriculumvitae, names of at least four references, a state-ment of research and teaching interests, andselected publications to: Faculty SearchCommittee, Dept. of Computer andInformation Science, University of Oregon,Eugene, OR 97403-1202; email:[email protected]. Review ofapplications will begin in December 2002 andcontinue until the positions are filled.

The University of Oregon is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action institutioncommitted to cultural diversity and compli-ance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

University of PennsylvaniaDepartment of Computer and InformationScienceFaculty Positions

The University of Pennsylvania invitesapplicants for tenure-track appointments inboth experimental and theoretical computerscience to start July 1, 2003. Senior levelappointments will also be considered. Faculty

duties include undergraduate and graduatelevel teaching as well as research.

Successful applicants will find Penn to be astimulating environment conducive to profes-sional growth. The Department of Computerand Information Science is undergoing a majorexpansion, including new faculty positions anda new building, Levine Hall, with completionthis academic year. Over the last year, we havesuccessfully recruited faculty in artificial intelli-gence, computer architecture, databases, dis-tributed systems, machine vision, programminglanguages, and security. We are now especiallyinterested in candidates in computer architec-ture, computational biology, cryptography,embedded systems, and graphics and anima-tion, but we will consider seriously applicationsby outstanding candidates in all areas at alllevels, especially those who complement ourcurrent strengths in algorithms, artificial intel-ligence, databases, formal methods, machinevision, and networking and distributed systems.

The University of Pennsylvania is an IvyLeague University located near the center ofPhiladelphia, the 5th largest city in the US.Within walking distance of each other are itsSchools of Arts and Sciences, Engineering,Medicine, the Wharton School, the Annen-berg School of Communication, Nursing, Law,and Fine Arts. The University campus and itssurroundings in Philadelphia benefit from arich diversity of scientific, educational, andcultural opportunities, major technology-driven industries such as pharmaceuticals andaerospace, as well as attractive urban andsuburban residential neighborhoods. Princetonand New York City are within commutingdistance.

To apply, please complete the form locatedon the Faculty Recruitment Web Site at:http://www.cis.upenn.edu/positions/faculty_application.html

Electronic applications are strongly pre-ferred, but hard-copy applications (includingthe names of at least four references) mayalternatively be sent to:

Chair, Faculty Search Committee Department of Computer and InformationScience School of Engineering and AppliedScience University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104-6389Applications should be received by January

15, 2003 to be assured full consideration.Applications will be accepted until positionsare filled. Questions can be addressed [email protected].

The University of Pennsylvania is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.The Penn CIS Faculty is sensitive to “two-body problems” and would be pleased to assistwith opportunities in the Philadelphia region.

University of RedlandsDepartment of Mathematics andComputer ScienceComputer Science Position

The University of Redlands invites applica-tions for two tenure-track positions inComputer Science, specialty and rank open, tobegin in fall of 2003. Candidates should have astrong interest in teaching a wide variety ofundergraduate computer science courses.Responsibilities include teaching six coursesper year, primarily in computer science,directing student research projects, pursuingscholarly activity, and engaging in universityservice. Opportunities exist to teach courses inour Master of Science degree program in geo-graphic information systems.

Requirements include the Ph.D. in com-puter science or a related field by September 1,2003, and evidence of excellence in and acommitment to both undergraduate teachingand scholarship in computer science. We seekcandidates with interest and demonstratedability in working with a diverse student popu-lation. The University of Redlands, whichenrolls 2000 undergraduates, is a selective,private, comprehensive liberal arts universitylocated in Southern California.

To apply, submit a letter of application, acurriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (unoffi-cial OK), a statement of teaching philosophy,and three letters of reference, at least two ofwhich must address teaching, to:

Dr. Alexander E. Koonce, ChairComputer Science Search CommitteeDepartment of Mathematics and ComputerScienceUniversity of Redlands1200 E. Colton Ave.Redlands, CA 92373-0999 Review of applications will begin on Friday,

January 17, 2003, and will continue until theposition is filled. The University of Redlands isan EEO employer. We especially encouragewomen and members of other underrepre-sented groups to apply.

University of RichmondMathematics & Computer ScienceDepartmentAssistant Professor of Computer Science

Applications are invited for a tenure trackposition at the Assistant Professor level. APh.D. in Computer Science is required by theFall 2003 start date. Candidates should have acommitment to excellence in undergraduateteaching together with the ability to maintainan active research program, preferablyinvolving undergraduate students. We willconsider candidates in all areas, but areparticularly interested in the area of computer architecture.

The application process and additionalinformation may be found on the Web at:

http://www.mathcs.richmond.edu/csjobs/Review of applications will begin on

January 15, 2003. Richmond is a private, highly selective,

predominately undergraduate university with arising national and international profile.Ranked as one of the nation’s top universitiesby U.S. News & World Report and othercollege guides, the university is noted for itschallenging academic programs, excellent facil-ities, commitment to undergraduate education,and strong resource base. Richmond has a full-time enrollment of approximately 3,400 inschools of arts and sciences, business, law, andleadership studies. Located two hours south ofWashington, D.C., the Richmond metro areahas a population of one million, and as statecapital, is home to numerous financial, culturaland civic organizations.

The University’s campus, consistentlynamed one of the nation’s most beautiful, islocated six miles west of downtown and offersan extraordinary quality of life for faculty, staffand students.

Richmond is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Women and minorities are espe-cially encouraged to apply.

University of SharjahDepartment of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science atthe University of Sharjah invites applicationsfor two or possibly three faculty positions,starting January or September 2003, at allranks.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. inComputer Science or related field, a strongresearch record, and commitment to excel-lence in teaching. We are particularly inter-ested in applicants whose areas of research arerelated to software engineering; graphics; algo-rithms and complexity; database managementsystems; and multimedia technology. However,strong candidates in all areas of computerscience are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Computer science isseeking not only to be a leader in ComputerScience education but also a center of excel-lence in research in the region. Therefore, suc-cessful applicants are expected to provide astimulating learning environment for students,to develop and maintain a productive researchprogram, and to contribute to the Department.

Qualified applicants should submit (oremail) a covering letter along with the cur-riculum vitae including at least the names ofthree references (with their Email addresses) tothe address below. Applications for Jan. 2003and Sep. 2003 should be received by Nov. 15and Jan. 15, 2003, respectively, to be assuredfull consideration. Applications will beaccepted until positions are filled.

Human Resources Dept.University of SharjahP. O. Box 27272 Sharjah U.A.E. email: [email protected] University offers a two-year renewable

contract with competitive tax-free salary thatcommensurate with qualifications and experi-ence; free furnished accommodation; educa-tional allowance for the teaching of childrenup to AED 20,000 for one child and up toAED 40,000 for all children from KG2 toundergraduate level in or outside the UAE;annual paid leave of sixty days, annual round-trip excursion air tickets to Sharjah from theplace of citizenship for the employee, spouseand up to three dependent children under ageof 18 residing with employee in Sharjah; groupmedical insurance ;Shipping allowance , onemonth salary as gratuity for each year of servicecompleted at the University paid annually.

University of South FloridaAssistant/Associate/Full ProfessorPositionsComputer Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for several facultypositions at all levels in the Department ofComputer Science and Engineering. Areas ofinterest are bioinformatics and image analysis,robotics, VLSI design and test, softwaretesting, and networks. These areas are along



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the lines of existing research interests in the department.

Applications will be accepted until thepositions are filled. The positions begin inAugust 2003. Full and associate professor appli-cants must already have achieved prominencein their field with a strong track record offunding. Software testing faculty members areexpected to play a lead role in the NationalInstitute for Systems Test and Productivity(http://nistp.csee.usf.edu/text/).

The Department of Computer Science andEngineering offers BS degrees in ComputerScience (ABET accredited), ComputerEngineering (ABET accredited), andInformation Systems. The graduate programoffers MS (137 students) and PhD degrees (47 students).

The department has 18 faculty membersand had $5.3 million in research funding for2001. A strong partnership exists with the USFCollege of Medicine and the H. Lee MoffittCancer Center and Research Institute.Department faculty are well funded fromfederal and state agencies including DARPA,NIH, NSF, ONR, and USGS. More informa-tion about the department can be found athttp://www.csee.usf.edu/.

Applicants for the faculty positions shouldsend curriculum vitae, three letters of recom-mendation, representative publications, and abrief statement outlining research and teachinggoals to:

Dr. Ken ChristensenSearch Committee ChairComputer Science and Engineering4202 East Fowler AvenueENB–118University of South FloridaTampa, FL 33620-5399The University of South Florida is an

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunityemployer. Women and minorities are stronglyencouraged to apply.

University of Southern California Computer Science Department

The Computer Science Department at theUniversity of Southern California(www.cs.usc.edu) invites applications fortenure track faculty at all levels and across allareas of computer science. We are particularlyinterested in outstanding candidates from oneor more of the core sub-disciplines of computerscience (such as artificial intelligence, systems,or theoretical computer science) who will con-tribute to the department’s cross-cuttingstrategic thrusts in computation, immersion,interaction, and autonomy.

Computation: computational modeling(including simulation and optimization) aswell as on new and emerging models of compu-tation especially in neural and genomic com-puting.

Immersion: natural and effective interac-tions among people (both real and virtual),computation, and the world through improvedembeddings of each within the others.

Interaction: a coordinated investigation ofdistributed information technology across threelevels: the network, where componentsbecome connected; the grid, where connectedcomponents become pools of resources; andorganization, where resource pools support col-laborative activities.

Autonomy: intelligent agents embodied inboth hardware (robots) and software. Progresson these strategic thrusts requires research onnew theories, technologies, and systems span-ning the traditional sub-disciplines of com-puter science, plus broader syntheses acrossthese areas. USC has a strong tradition ofinterdisciplinary research. Furthermore, muchof this research is fostered by strong linksbetween CS and USC’s Information SciencesInstitute, Integrated Media Systems Centerand Institute for Creative Technology.

Candidates should send (i) a cover letterstating their primary research interest and it’srelation to one or more of the above strategicthrusts; (ii) a CV and (iii) three letters ofsupport to:

Faculty Search Committee Computer Science Department 941 West 37th Place, Sal 300 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0781 U.S.A.USC is an AA/EO Employer.

The University of Texas atArlington (UTA)Computer Science and EngineeringDepartment

The University of Texas at Arlington(UTA), Computer Science and Engineering(CSE) Department - CSE@UTA invitesapplications for multiple tenure-track facultypositions at all levels. However, preference willbe given to positions at assistant or associateprofessor levels. All areas of computer sciencewill be considered, including: software engi-neering; computer security; bio-informatics;

pervasive computing; multimedia and videoprocessing; intelligent systems; networks andtelecommunications; database and datamining; and applied theory. UTA, part of TheUniversity of Texas System, is located in theheart of the rapidly growing Dallas/Fort Wortharea, one of the nation’s largest high-tech-nology regions, with a flourishing industrialbase and excellent opportunities forindustry/university collaboration.

We at CSE@UTA are committed to excel-lence in research, teaching, and service. Weare in the third year of our “Top 25 Initiative”plan to reach a national top 25 ranking within10 years. The initiative is strongly supported byall CSE@UTA stakeholders including theUTA administration, faculty, students andalumni, and industry partners. Since 2000, wehave added 7 new tenure track faculty and 4new full-time non-tenure track faculty to ourroster of 37 full-time faculty. The number ofour PhD students has increased by 50% since2000 and the research funds awarded to thedepartment faculty surpassed $3.5M in 2001-02 academic year.

Applicants must have an earned doctoratein computer science, computer engineering, orclosely related fields and a commitment toteaching and scholarly research. Applicants areexpected to have an excellent record of profes-sional accomplishments, commensurate withtheir level of experience. The faculty openingsare anticipated for September 2003. Screeningof applications will begin immediately and willcontinue until all positions are filled.Interested persons should submit a letter ofapplication, a resume, and reference lettersonline at: http://www.cse.uta.edu/application/.Please note that we do not accept hardcopysubmissions. For additional information, pleasecontact:

Dr. David KungChair of Search CommitteeDepartment of Computer Science andEngineering The University of Texas at ArlingtonPhone: 817-272-3605FAX: 817-272-3070Email: [email protected]://www.cse.uta.edu. The University of Texas at Arlington is an

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer.

The University of Texas at AustinDepartment of Computer SciencesTenured and Tenure-Track Positions

The Department of Computer Sciences ofthe University of Texas at Austin invites appli-cations for tenure-track positions at all levels.Excellent candidates in all areas will be seri-ously considered.

All tenured and tenure-track positionsrequire a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in com-puter science or a related area at the time ofemployment. Successful candidates areexpected to pursue an active research program,teach both graduate and undergraduatecourses, and supervise graduate students.

The department is ranked among the topten computer science departments in thecountry. It has 36 tenure-track faculty membersacross all areas of computer science. Thedepartment participates in the University’sComputational and Applied Mathematicsinterdisciplinary program. Austin, the capitalof Texas, is located on the Colorado River, atthe edge of the Texas Hill Country, and isfamous for its live music and outdoor recre-ation. Austin is also a center for high-tech-nology industry, including companies such asIBM, Dell, Motorola, Sematech, AMD,National Instruments, Tivoli, Trilogy,Schlumberger, Computer SciencesCorporation, and Intel. For more informationplease see the department web page:http://www.cs.utexas.edu/.

To apply, please send a curriculum vita,home page URL, description of research inter-ests, and selected publications, and ask threereferees to send letters of reference directly to:

Faculty Search Committee Computer Science Department University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas 78712 USAInquiries about your application may be

directed to [email protected] will be considered immedi-

ately until the positions are filled. To ensurefull consideration, please apply by January 15,2003. Women and minority candidates areespecially encouraged to apply. The Universityof Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Texas at DallasDepartment of Computer ScienceTenure-Track Positions

The Computer Science Department of TheUniversity of Texas at Dallas invite applica-tions for tenure track faculty positions inComputer Science at all levels, startingJanuary or September 2003. Candidates must

have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science,Software Engineering, Computer Engineeringor equivalent. Candidates should have a strongrecord of research, teaching, and externalfunding. Candidates are sought in the areas ofhuman language technology, digital forensics,network security, and computational biology.However distinguished candidates in otherareas of computer science will be consideredalso.

The Department of Computer Scienceoffers the Ph.D. degree in Computer Scienceand has Master’s degrees in CS with Major inSoftware Engineering as well as tracks inTelecommunications, and TraditionalComputer Science. At the undergraduatelevel, the CS department is the first in thestate of Texas to offer a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Software Engineering. In Fall 2002,the Department of Computer Science movedinto a new 152,000 sq. ft. building. We haveexperienced very rapid growth in recent yearsand the potential for future growth is excel-lent. Currently the CS Department has a totalof 40 faculty and 20 senior lecturers.

The University is located in one of themost attractive suburbs of the Dallas metropol-itan area. There are over 900 high-tech com-panies within 5 miles of the campus, includingTexas Instruments, Nortel Networks, Alcatel,Nokia, Fujitsu, Worldcom, EDS, and PerotSystems. Almost all the country’s leadingtelecommunication’s companies have majorresearch and development facilities in ourneighborhood. Opportunities for joint univer-sity-industry research projects and consultingare excellent. In addition to individual facultyworkstations, the department has twelve com-puter/research laboratories, equipped witharound 300 high performance workstations andhigh-end PCs. The Academic ComputerCenter supports both UNIX based worksta-tions and PCs as well as high-speed dial-inaccess to campus computing facilities.

For more information, contact Dr. D.T.Huynh, Department Head, at 972-883-2169,or view the Internet Web page athttp://www.utdallas.edu/dept/cs/. The searchcommittee will begin evaluating applicationson December 1, 2002, and will continue untilthe positions are filled. Applicants should mailtheir resume with a list of at least five aca-demic or professional references as soon aspossible to:

Academic Search #750The University of Texas at DallasP.O. Box 830688M/S AD 23Richardson, TX 75083-0688Indication of sex and ethnicity for affirma-

tive action statistical purposes is requested butnot required. The University of Texas at Dallasis an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Actionemployer and strongly encourages applicationsfrom candidates who would enhance thediversity of the University’s faculty andadministration.

The University of UtahSchool of ComputingTenure-Track Faculty Positions

The University of Utah’s School ofComputing seeks applicants for tenure-trackfaculty positions at all levels. Utah’s School ofComputing, known for its pioneering role incomputer graphics, has developed strongresearch programs in other applied areas suchas geometric modeling, virtual environments,architecture and systems, VLSI, scientific com-putation, robotics, natural language processing,and computer vision. Our program includeslarge, multi-investigator efforts addressinglarge-scale problems of significant impact inthe above areas, as well as a number of indi-vidual investigator research activities. Researchareas and course offerings benefit from thequality and breadth of our faculty and empha-size a balance of theoretical foundations andpractical engineering.

As the School of Computing, we havebeen funded to expand from 23 to 30 regularfaculty members, and we have several openpositions. We will consider candidates withstrong research and teaching profiles in allareas of computer science, but we especiallyseek candidates in computer engineering, sci-entific computing & visualization, systems, and algorithms.

Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. inComputer Science or a closely related field.The University of Utah is located in Salt LakeCity, the hub of a large metropolitan area withexcellent cultural facilities and unsurpassedopportunities for outdoor recreation only a fewminutes drive away. Additional informationabout the school can be found at http://www.cs.utah.edu. Please send CurriculumVitae, a research goals statement, a teachinggoals statement, and names and addresses of atleast four references to:

Faculty Recruiting Committee c/o Chris [email protected] email in PDF format.The University of Utah is an Equal

Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer andencourages nominations and applications fromwomen and minorities, and provides reason-able accommodation to the known disabilitiesof applicants and employees.

University of VermontThe College of Engineering andMathematicsDorothean Professor in Computer Science

The College of Engineering andMathematics at the University of Vermontinvites applications for the DorotheanProfessorship (at the Full Professor orAssociate Professor level) in ComputerScience, commencing with the 2003-04 aca-demic year. Tenure will be sought at time of appointment.

The University of Vermont, one of the toppublic national universities, is located inBurlington, Vermont. It offers a supportiveresearch environment in a relatively small citythat repeatedly has drawn national attentionfor offering a high quality of life. The greaterBurlington area includes 125,000 people, andis situated on the shores of Lake Champlainbetween the Green Mountains of Vermont andthe Adirondack Mountains of New York.Burlington and the surrounding area providean environment rich in cultural and recre-ational activities. The Department ofComputer Science offers programs in theCollege of Engineering and Mathematics andthe College of Arts and Sciences, as well as ajoint program with the School of BusinessAdministration.

Our existing faculty in Computer Scienceare involved in the forefront of research inknowledge and data engineering (such as datamining, database systems, pattern recognition,and knowledge-based systems), software engi-neering and verification (including program-ming languages), and computational sciences(including computational biology, discretemodeling, and numerical methods). We areseeking to complement and further strengthenour existing research and teaching activities inthese areas. Candidates in these areas are most sought, and candidates in any other area of computer science will also be consid-ered seriously.

Candidates should have a distinguishedresearch record, hold a doctorate in ComputerScience or a closely related field, and havebroad teaching abilities and interests. The suc-cessful applicant is expected to (1) play amajor role in departmental research initiativesand the graduate program coordination, (2) strengthen and build interdisciplinarybridges between the Department of ComputerScience and other departments within theUniversity, and (3) take an active role inteaching computer science courses.

Please send a letter of interest, a curriculumvitae, a statement of teaching experience andinterests, a statement of research interests andaspirations to, and arrange for at least threeletters of reference to be sent to:

Chair, Dorothean Professor SearchCommitteeDepartment of Computer ScienceUniversity of VermontBurlington, VT 05405Complete applications received by January

20, 2003 will be fully considered. For moreinformation about the Department and theCollege please see http://www.cs.uvm.edu oremail to [email protected].

The University of Vermont is anAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunityemployer and encourages applications fromwomen and members of minority groups.

University of Washington, BothellComputing and Software SystemsProgramProfessor and Director

Applications and nominations for Professorand Director of the Computing and SoftwareSystems (CSS) Program are invited. CSS offersa computer science and software engineering-based BS degree and plans to offer a careertransition MS degree in the near future.

Qualifications include: ability to guide theprogram during its formative growth and devel-opment; demonstrated academic leadershipand collaboration; minimum two years experi-ence in program development and manage-ment; earned doctorate in technology-relatedfield; scholarly record commensurate withappointment as full professor; commitment toexcellence in education; ability to attractexternal funding.

Responsibilities include: faculty leadershipand development, as usually provided by adepartment chair, participation in campus

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leadership with fellow academic program direc-tors, collaboration with local industry; programadministration; campus-wide planning; busi-ness and community relations; and limitedteaching. Applicants from all technology-related disciplines will be considered. Salary is competitive.

Please send CV; references; and a letterdescribing leadership and administrative expe-rience, strategies to encourage excellence inteaching and research, program developmentrecord, and experience working collaborativelywith faculty. Priority deadline is November 15,2002. Send materials to:

Chancellor’s OfficeBox 358520CSS Program Search CommitteeUW Bothell18115 Campus Way NE Bothell, WA 98011http://www.bothell.washington.edu/CSS/

For a full position description: http://www.washington.edu/admin/eoo/ads The UW is anEO/AA employer.

University of WaterlooSchool of Computer Science

The University of Waterloo invites appli-cations for several tenure-track faculty posi-tions in the School of Computer Science, withpriority for researchers in the areas of bioinfor-matics, distributed systems, human-computerinteraction, and scientific computation.Exceptional candidates at all levels of experi-ence are encouraged to apply. Successful appli-cants who join the University of Waterloo areexpected to develop and maintain a productiveprogram of research, attract and develop highlyqualified graduate students, provide a stimu-lating learning environment for undergraduateand graduate students, and contribute to theadministration of the school. A Ph.D. inComputer Science or equivalent is required,with evidence of excellence in teaching andresearch. Rank and salary will be commensu-rate with experience, and appointments areexpected to commence during the 2003calendar year.

The University of Waterloo’s School ofComputer Science is one of the largest andmost eclectic within Canada. It prides itself onbeing a leader in Computer Science educationand houses a diverse research program of inter-national stature. Because of its recognizedcapabilities, the School attracts exceptionallywell-qualified students at both undergraduateand graduate levels. Over twenty new facultymembers have joined the School recently,resulting in over 60 full-time faculty. TheSchool enjoys an excellent reputation in pureand applied research and is supported by 14research laboratories. The University has anenlightened intellectual property policy bywhich the rights are vested in the inventor; inpart, this policy has been responsible for manyspin-off companies such as WATCOM (nowiAnywhere Solutions), Waterloo Maple andOpen Text Corp. Please see http://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca for further information.

Applicants should write to: Chair, Advisory Committee onAppointments School of Computer Science University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L [email protected]

and include a curriculum vitae, teaching andresearch statements, and the names and e-mailaddresses of three references. To expedite han-dling of applications, please ask those named asreferences to direct supporting letters to thesame address. Applications will be consideredas soon as documentation is complete and aslong as positions remain available.

The University of Waterloo encouragesapplications from all qualified individuals,including women, members of visible minori-ties, native peoples, and persons with disabili-ties. These appointments are subject to theavailability of funds.

University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeComputer ScienceFaculty Recruitment

We invite applications for several tenure-track and tenured faculty positions. Of partic-ular interest are the areas of Data andComputer Security, and Medical Informatics.Strong candidates in other areas will also beconsidered. All candidates should have ademonstrated promise of excellence in researchas well as in teaching. Candidates for seniorpositions should have excellent research cre-dentials and leadership qualities.

The Computer Science Program in theDepartment of Electrical Engineering andComputer Science has embarked on an ambi-tious path of continued development andgrowth. The Program has an established area ofexcellence in Data Security with a tradition ofexcellent graduate education in this area. We

are also actively developing a new Ph.D.Program in Medical Informatics in collabora-tion with the Medical College of Wisconsin tocomplement our existing Ph.D. Program. OurProgram has established a very good record inrecruiting outstanding junior faculty and inproviding them with a nurturing and stimu-lating environment for their career develop-ment. Several of our faculty have received theNSF Early CAREER Awards.

Our University is located in a pleasant resi-dential neighborhood of Milwaukee close tothe shores of Lake Michigan. Our metropolitanlocation facilitates easy interactions with manyindustries and affords numerous cultural andrecreational activities.

Applicants should send a hard copy of avita by post or Fax, along with a statement ofplans for research and teaching. We alsorequest that at least three references be askedto send letters to:

Faculty Recruitment Coordinator forComputer Science Department of Electrical Engineering &Computer Science University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee PO Box 784 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0784 E-mail: [email protected] (for inquiriesonly) Fax: 414-229-6958Evaluation of all candidates will begin in

Fall 2002 and will continue until the positionsare filled. Women and minority candidates arestrongly encouraged to apply. Additional infor-mation about our Program may be obtained byvisiting our website at http://www.cs.uwm.edu.

UWM is an equal opportunity institution com-mitted to diversity. 9/20/02

University of Wisconsin-Madison Computer Sciences DepartmentFaculty Positions

The Computer Sciences Department at theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, consistentlyranked among the top ten departments in thenation, has embarked on a multi-year effort tosignificantly enhance the strengths of thedepartment. As part of this endeavor we havemultiple faculty positions available beginningAugust 2003.

We invite applications from outstandingcandidates in all areas of Computer Science.Applicants should have a Ph.D. in ComputerScience or in a closely related field, anddemonstrated strength in scholarly research.The positions are at the Assistant Professorlevel, but exceptional candidates at the seniorlevel (Associate or Full Professor) will also beconsidered. Successful candidates will beexpected to teach at the undergraduate andgraduate level, in addition to establishing a sig-nificant and highly visible research program.

Further information about the departmentmay be found at http://www.cs.wisc.edu/.

Applicants should submit a curriculumvitae, a statement of research objectives andsample publications, and arrange for at leastthree letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Chair, Faculty Recruiting Committee Computer Sciences Department University of Wisconsin-Madison 1210 West Dayton St. Madison, WI 53706Applicants are encouraged to submit their

applications (along with supporting material)as soon as possible, but no later than January27, 2003.

The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourageswomen and minorities to apply. Unless confi-dentiality is requested in writing, informationregarding the applicants must be released on request. Finalists cannot be guaranteedconfidentiality.

Washington State UniversityComputer Science

Looking for a career in a research univer-sity with a very high quality of living?Washington State University in Pullman offers a great opportunity to live in a smalltown with a strong sense of community,excellent schools, and abundant outdoorrecreation nearby, while working with a teamof excellent researchers.

The School of Electrical Engineering andComputer Science (EECS) at WashingtonState University is inviting applications andnominations for two faculty positions to befilled in Computer Science. Particular areas ofinterest include software engineering, security,databases, and networking/distributed systems;but outstanding candidates in other areas areencouraged to apply and will be seriously con-sidered. Candidates at all ranks will be consid-ered. Senior applicants must have a strongrecord of achievement in academia and/orindustry. Junior applicants must have earned aPhD in Computer Science by August 16, 2003.All candidates must have both a stronginterest in conducting publishable research anda strong commitment to teaching. A record of

publication in peer-reviewed journals and con-ference proceedings is required. The Schooloffers junior faculty a reduced teaching load forthe first three years of their appointment. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to teach,effectively communicate and interact with stu-dents and colleagues, conduct funded research,publish, and direct MS and PhD studentresearch programs.

For appropriately qualified senior candi-dates in software engineering, the School ofElectrical Engineering and Computer Science(EECS) at Washington State University issoliciting applications and nominations for theposition of Boeing Endowed Professorship inSoftware Engineering. The Boeing Pro-fessorship has an endowment of $600,000, andthe annual proceeds are available to supportthe research and teaching program of theChair holder. Candidates must 1) possess aPhD degree in computer science or a relateddiscipline, 2) have a demonstrated record ofoutstanding accomplishments, and 3) be com-mitted to building an active research programin Software Engineering.

The School of EECS is the largest of sixacademic departments in the College ofEngineering and Architecture at WashingtonState University. The School presently hasforty faculty, and awards B.S., B.A., M.S., andPh.D. degrees in computer science, B.S., M.S.,and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering,and the B.S. degree in computer engineering.Major areas of research emphasis include soft-ware engineering, embedded systems, algorith-mics, distributed systems, databases, andcomputer networks. The School has sixendowed chairs and distinguished professor-ships in computer science, computer engi-neering, and electrical engineering. Two NSFIUCRC centers are in EECS. To learn moreabout WSU, the School, and faculty researchinterests, please see http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/.

Screening of applications will begin imme-diately upon receipt of curriculum vitae.Maximum consideration will be given to appli-cations received by January 31, 2001.Applicants should send a cover letter thatincludes a summary of their research andteaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and thenames and addresses of three references quali-fied to comment on the applicant’s researchand teaching qualifications to:

Chair, Computer Science SearchCommittee School of Electrical Engineering andComputer Science Washington State University PO Box 642752Pullman, WA 99164-2752 WSU is an EO/AA educator and employer.

Wellesley CollegeComputer ScienceTenure-Track Assistant Professorship

The Wellesley College Computer ScienceDept. seeks applicants for a tenure-trackAssistant Professorship. Applicants shouldhave a Ph.D. in CS or be close to completion.We especially encourage candidates in com-puter systems, architecture, software engi-neering, and AI, but will consider strongcandidates in any area.

Located 13 miles west of Boston, Wellesleyis a highly selective private undergraduateliberal arts college for women. The CS dept.offers both a major and a minor and supportsprograms in media arts and sciences, cognitivescience, and neuroscience. A 4 course/yearteaching load, a pre-tenure sabbatical leave,and a large pool of intelligent, motivated stu-dents help faculty to focus on both excellencein teaching and high quality in research.Cross-registration programs with MIT, Babson,Brandeis, and Olin and proximity to otherBoston-area universities and industries dramat-ically increase the curricular and researchresources available to Wellesley’s faculty, staff,and students. For more information, pleasevisit http://cs.wellesley.edu.

For full consideration, candidates should,by Dec. 13, 2002, submit a CV and ateaching/research statement and arrange forthree letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Franklyn Turbak, ChairATTN: CS Faculty SearchWellesley CollegeWellesley, MA 02481Phone: 781-283-3049FAX: 781-283-3642Email: [email protected] College is an EO/AA educa-

tional institution and employer; successful can-didates must be able to work effectively in aculturally diverse environment. Applicationsfrom women, minorities, veterans, and candi-dates with disabilities are encouraged.

Worcester Polytechnic InstituteComputer Science DepartmentTenure Track Faculty Positions - (startingAugust 2003)

Do you want the combination of a researchuniversity teaching load with a liberal artscollege environment? Do you like engagingundergraduates together with graduates inlong-term, open-ended projects? Would youenjoy doing interdisciplinary research, experi-encing the interplay between technology andsociety, and helping students apply their tech-nical skills in global settings? If so, you shouldconsider joining the faculty at WPI. WPI, in Worcester, MA, is an elite, small, national university.

The CS department is recruiting for severaltenure-track positions. Candidates should havea Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closelyrelated field, and the potential for excellencein research and teaching. Our search prioritiesthis year are for junior appointments inDatabases, Software Systems, Human-Computer Interaction and Algorithms.However, outstanding candidates for any rankand area will get full consideration.

The department has 18 tenure-trackfaculty, and expects a large increase in facultysize over the coming years. We hope to main-tain the exceptionally close-knit, collegialatmosphere we currently enjoy.

We invite you to explore our department atwww.cs.wpi.edu and see the full ad atwww.cs.wpi.edu/News/job-ad0203.html.Questions about the hiring process, as well aselectronic applications should be addressed to:[email protected].

For full consideration, applications shouldbe received by 01/15/2003. To enrich educa-tion through diversity, WPI is an affirmativeaction, equal opportunity employer.

trend (+1.8% for the median, -8.9%for the mean); and

4) base compensation dropped forresearchers with 16+ years of experi-ence (-5.2% for the mean, -4.3% forthe median).

Comparing these data with themost recent Taulbee Survey salarydata (see March 2002 issue ofComputing Research News), it is clearthat base (9-month) average facultycompensation is substantially lowerthan industrial compensation at alllevels. However, if we assume thatfaculty actually receive 12 months ofcompensation at the 9-month rate(i.e., 4/3 of 9-month compensation)through a combination of summersalary, consulting, book royalties, andother sources, then full-professorcompensation becomes roughlycomparable to industrial compensa-tion for those with 11+ years ofexperience. However, compensationfor assistant and associate professorsstill lags that of comparably experi-enced industrial researchers by about25 percent.

In September 2002, CRA mailedquestionnaires for the 2002 survey ofindustry lab salaries. Companies thatcomplete the survey should receivethe results in December.

I would especially like to thankDrew Sutter of CRA for his excellentefforts in analyzing and organizingthis data, and Patrick McMullen forcollecting the data.

Dr. Waltz is President of the NECResearch Institute. He is a CRA BoardMember and Co-Chair of CRA’sIndustry Committee.

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