Keith E. Mellinger, associate professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics, had the article “Spreads, Arcs, and Multiple Wavelength Codes” published in the journal Discrete Mathematics. In addition, his article “On the Number of K-Gons in Finite Projective Planes” was published in the Italian journal Note di Mathematica.
Jason Davidson, associate professor of political science and international affairs, will discuss his new
book, “America’s Allies and War: Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq,” during a book forum at the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 10 at 4 p.m.
The book forum is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required for all Cato events. Seating is limited. The forum also will be streamed live over the Internet. For more information, visit http://www.cato.org/event.php?eventid=7943.
The website says, “The United States pledges to defend our NATO allies under Article V of the North Atlantic Treaty. Why, and in what ways, do the allies reciprocate? Jason Davidson will present evidence from his unique analysis of transatlantic burden-sharing to explain why Britain, France, and Italy provide or refuse military support for U.S.-led uses of force. Sixty original interviews with top policymakers and analysts provide insight into allies’ decisions regarding the Kosovo War (1999), Afghanistan (2001), and the Iraq War (2003). Davidson shows that such decisions reflect a combination of factors such as alliance value, threat, prestige, and electoral politics. Join us for a discussion that will include recommendations for how U.S. policymakers can increase the allies’ contributions to global security, and shift some of the burdens of defense off the shoulders of American taxpayers.”
Emile Lester will discuss “Does GOD Make a Difference? Taking religion seriously in schools and universities” Tuesday, April 26, along with a distinguished panel of scholars.
More information, and an rsvp link appear here:
http://www.freedomforum.org/mockup/goddifference/evite.html
Taiwo Ande, assistant provost for institutional analysis and effectiveness, presented a paper titled “TALC: A Leadership Development Model for Foreign-Born African Academic Leaders in American Institution of Higher Education” at the 2011 Annual American Educational Research Association meeting that took place April 7 – 12 in New Orleans.
Research and Creativity Day was a special occasion for Mr. Larry Valade of Stafford County. He met with students to learn about their research on “Enzyme immunoassay detection of heat shock proteins in the Tufted Titmouse: A new tool for evaluating chronic stress in birds.” Mr. Valade, a huge supporter of UMW, donated the 20 acre property upon which the research was conducted to be used as a small nature preserve and study area for UMW’s biology program. The land is in an easement that prevents any future development. Valade, and his late wife Thyra, made the gift to UMW based on their love of nature, devotion to bird watching, and support for higher education. In addition to the land donation, Mr. Valade and his family established a Foundation account in his wife’s name to support the project with those donations being used to purchase laboratory equipment and supplies.
The students and their mentors are joined by Mr. Larry Valade in this photo during Research and Creativity Day. Left to right: Dr. Deborah O’Dell, Katherine Morris, Mr. Valade, Ellen Bikowski, Louis Kartoudi and Dr. Andrew Dolby
