CSSV hosts spring andsummer activities panel discussion workshop summer instituteThe Computational Science-Scientific Visualization (CSSV)Center, directed by Dr. JohnnyHouston who also serves as an <strong>ECSU</strong>mathematics professor, hosted threeevents including a panel discussion,a workshop, and a summer institute.As part of Black History Month, apanel discussion entitled “Persons-Contributions-Opportunities inMathematics, Science andTechnology” was held to discuss arange of African Americancontributors to math and science. Dr.Linda Hayden and Dr. JohnnyHouston served as moderators.Panelists included Dr. HirendranathBannerjee (Biology), Victor Neal(Geological, Environmental & MarineScience), Dr. Viod Manglik(Mathematics and Computer Science),Dr. Mamadu Yakabu (Chemistry andPhysics), and Dr. Ellis Lawrence(Technology).A one-day faculty workshopfeatured Dr. Robert M. Panoff,president and executive director ofthe Shodor Education Foundation,Inc., an organization that develops,collects and maintains learningresources in computational sciencebriefs12 <strong>ECSU</strong> MAGAZINE FALL 2003education and interdisciplinarystudies. The workshop,“Mathematical, Computational andComputer Modeling of ScientificPhenomena,” discussed the basicstructure of computer models.The annual two-week SummerInstitute in Computational Science-Scientific Visualization drew 25 mathand computer science students from10 historically black colleges anduniversities. Students enjoyedlectures and tutorials by visitingprofessional researchers on computerprograms and computer models, andconducted research assorted topicssuch as weather patterns and energyconservation. The summer institute isfunded by a grant from the U.S.Department of Energy.Dr. Linda Hayden receives “Women of ColorEmerald Honor for Educational Leadership”Dr. Linda Hayden, director of the Center for Excellence in Remote SensingEducation and Research (CERSER) and a professor in the <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>City</strong><strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> Mathematics and Computer Science department, wasrecently recognized for her outstanding professional accomplishments. Atthe “Women of Color Research Sciences and Technology Awards” ceremonyin Nashville, TN, Dr. Hayden received the Emerald Honor for EducationalLeadership — one of only two awarded in this category. Nominated by theOffice of Naval Research, Hayden received the award designed to highlightthe success stories of Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, andAfrican American women, and to motivate other minority women to higherlevels. Additionally, the award is to honor those who work for racial, ethnic,and gender equality in the workplace, particularly in the high-tech andscience work force. Career Communications Group, Inc., the sponsoringorganization, is also the publisher of U.S. Black Engineer & InformationTechnology, Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology, and Women ofColor Conference magazines.
Clarence Cuffee5th annualSocial WorkAssemblyClarence Cuffee, city manager forChesapeake, VA, appeared as the guestspeaker for the Fifth Annual Social WorkAssembly. The <strong>ECSU</strong> Association ofStudent Social Workers and their director,Dr. Suzanne MacMorris, brought Cuffeeto <strong>ECSU</strong> for the annual event. Their themewas “Preserving Rights, StrengtheningVoices.” MacMorris said the club’sactivities expose students to the kinds ofissues and challenges they will face asprofessionals. Speakers like Cuffeeprovide tips on ways to work effectivelywith city and state government agencies.observingBLACKHISTORYMONTHSocial Scienceshosts “Searchfor Freedom”The Social Sciences department hosted apanel discussion, “Search for Freedom”as part of Black History Month(February 2003). Panelists appear fromleft to right: Mr. Shaun Stokes, <strong>ECSU</strong>Social Sciences department; Ms. PamOwens, Albemarle Hospital; Ms. Jessica Shaw-Davidson, a PasquotankCounty High School student; (back row) Mr. Alexis Joyner, <strong>ECSU</strong> Artdepartment; Dr. Delacy Stith, <strong>ECSU</strong> Social Sciences department; Dr. Jose Gil,Dean of <strong>ECSU</strong> School of Arts and Humanities; Dr. Rebecca Seaman, <strong>ECSU</strong>Social Sciences department.“briefs<strong>ECSU</strong> MAGAZINE FALL 2003 13