February 2008 Issue

Cover Article

algorithms-web.jpgDuring the second half of the last century, the development of computers and computer simulation has given way to many advances in our society.  Many fields such as medicine have been using computers to database patients and to simulate research objectives.  Throughout the past centuries, our understanding of the human anatomy and medicine has been increasing at exponential rates, from the development of the pace maker to the mapping of the human genome. 

The combination of computer programming and biological research is a fast growing division of universities nationwide and professionals around the globe.  These researchers are using algorithms to simulate everything from the splitting of bacterium to the growth habits of viruses.  An algorithm is a routine that can be written in any necessary computer programming language that accomplishes the required task at hand.

Faculty Profile

Dr. Pritchard

 
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prichard-web.jpgHis sarcastic humor and witty personality makes going to his class a delight, even if it's at 8 o'clock in the morning.  But the genius behind this mechanical engineering favorite is Dr. Pritchard's ability to teach a class with impeccable intelligence and plausibility.

Engineering Today

When one thinks about auctions, one normally thinks about concrete things being sold such as cars in car auctions, works of art in art auctions, and everything in between in online auction sites such as uBid, and eBay. 

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