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Joy in Refereeing

Entry #47: 16 Feb 2016; 1:32 am; 0 comments

Jeet Mozumdar, Quantitative Strategist/Analyst/Researcher and Independent Consultant writes,

"It has been a pleasure to review the submissions at SIMIODE. A mathematical model is a beauty, because, just like the Mona Lisa, it is imperfect!

"I wish I had opportunities to design mathematical models in my undergraduate days, as these guys are getting now. In a way, that void has helped, because the hunger to see and create new mathematical models is very much alive in me, and hopefully remains as long as I live.

"Let the show go on - bring on the models!!"

Thank you Jeet for your contribution in refereeing materials for SIMIODE in your sharing your joy in the process. We appreciate your efforts and indeed we will "bring on the models!"

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Brian Winkel

Brian Winkel earned his degrees in mathematics (BS, MS, PhD) in 1964, 1967, and 1971, respectively, with his PhD from Indiana University in Noetherian Ring Theory. While teaching in his first position (liberal arts college Albion College, Albion MI USA) he developed an interest in applications of mathematics to biology and while teaching in an engineering setting (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute IN USA, United States Air Force Academy, USAFA CO USA, and United States Military Academy, West Point NY USA) he developed a strong interest in engineering applications of mathematics. With sabbatical experiences at Michigan Technological University, Houghton MI USA and Brown University, Providence RI USA he strengthened his commitment to teaching mathematics using applications to introduce and drive the learning process.

Along the way he founded and edited three journals Cryptologia (1977 - Present), Collegiate Microcomputer (1982-1993), and PRIMUS - Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies (1990 - Present).

Upon retirement from the United States Military Academy in spring 2011 he committed time, energy, and resources, and together with many very talented colleagues who possessed the same vision of teaching modeling first differential equations he founded SIMIODE.

Currently, Brian is a Co-PI of a National Science Foundation DUE-IUSE grant in support of SIMIODE Community of Practice, web space, workshops, and resource development and promotion.

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