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5 | 13 | 2009 :: New Publication
In collaboration with Professor Harvey Abramowitz at Purdue University Calumet, we have authored a paper entitled “Construction of a Web Based Tutorial for 3D Visualization of Ternary Phase Diagrams” which has been accepted for inclusion in the proceedings for the 2009 AISTech National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri

05 | 28 | 2008 :: PUC Summer Grant Recipient
I have been awarded a summer research grant from Purdue University Calumet for 2008. The grant funds initial research into avatar technologies for the National Science Foundation. Check back for details.

05 | 10 | 2008 :: SITE Fellowship Honor
I have been awarded a SITE Fellowship for teaching excellence from Purdue University Calumet for 2008. The fellowship includes an all-expense paid inviation to a private retreat with colleagues in New Buffalo, MI on Lake Michigan. The retreat provides a setting for outstanding scholars and educators to discuss issues and topics relative to higher education and its role in the community. The retreat will be held June 4-6.

7 | 01 | 2007 :: New Publication
In collaboration with Professor James Higley at Purdue University Calumet, we have authored a paper entitled “Innovation versus Analysis: A Case Study in Improving Technology Courses” which has been accepted for inclusion in proceedings for the 2008 IEEE National Conference, June 2008. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

11 | 10 | 2006 :: China Bound
In association with Purdue University Calumet, I have been invited by the Chinese Government to give a presentation on Animation Technology in Shanghai, China. The presentation audience will consist of both chinese government officials and business leaders, and will cover topics ranging from applications and workflow. Presentation date is December 11th and 12th.

09 | 07 | 2006 :: IM 2.2 Chicago
I recently attend a session of the Image and Meaning Workshops on scientific representation and visualization in Chicago. This is held in part by Harvard University’s Initiative in Innovative Computing. For more info, visit the official site here.

03 | 04 | 2006 :: 2005 TCMAF Gold Addy Awards
I was honored with two Gold Addy award from the Tri-City Metro Ad Federation for Interactive Media-Online Macro/Mini Sites and Mixed Media Campaigns-National Cross Platform projects. Thanks to The Thombras Group for their support and to all those who judged this year’s local entries.

12 | 10 | 2005 :: M11 Best Rated Site at Internet Vibes
Thanks to the people at internetvibes for the listing and to everyone who gave M11 a best rated recognition.

12 | 07 | 2005 :: M11 Added to Screenspire.com
Thanks to the people at Screensprire.com for the listing.

07 | 14 | 2005 :: Chicagoland Bound
After several years in the field, I have accepted a full-time tenure-track faculty position witht Purdue University Calumet. As an Assistant Professor in the Computer Graphics Technology program I will be teaching a broad array of courses in design, digital imaging and interactive media. I will be living in and around the Chicagoland area. Details to be uploaded later.

04 | 15 | 2004 :: District 7 Gold Addy Award
The Tales and Trails project went on to earn a District 7 Gold Addy award from the American Advertising Federation for 2003. The AAF’s 7th “Deep South” District represents more than 3,200 individual AAF members who are affiliated with 29 local advertising federations in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and southern Louisiana. Thanks again to Evergrow for the opportunity and to the AAF District 7 judges for the wonderful recognition.

03 | 15 | 2004 :: 2003 TCMAF Gold Addy Award
I was honored with a 2003 Gold Addy award from the Tri-City Metro Ad Federation for the Tales and Trails project. Thanks to Evergrow for the opportunity and to all those who judged this year’s local entries.