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This Nobel prize winner will discuss the newly formed International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Dr. Scherbakov is a recent resident of Chattanooga.

Program Chair: Pete Rolston

The design of useful interactive multimedia was presented. Interactive multimedia consists of PC delivered video, text, hypertext, delivered by video conferencing, computer based training, presentations and information kiosks. Ms Boyington stressed that a company's most important assets are employees and knowledge. Properly designed and delivered interactive multimedia places the right knowledge at right time to the right people. It is a method of communication to provide a more emotional and active response.

A computer based training model on a submersible pump station was shown as an example of the practical use of interactive media. Good design principles demonstrated: 1. Select a project with the highest benefit for the organization. 2. Establish design objectives. 3. Set quality level of materials. 4. Assembly team 5. Determine the appropriate type of media to obtain the established objective and then assemble materials 6. Produce, test, release. More information can be obtained by calling Sheila Boyington at 423-842-6205 or boying@thinkingmedia.com.

Program Chair- Jack Wagner

Position Announcement: Tenure track position to begin August 1997. Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering required. Registration preferred. College of Engineering & Computer Science, 615 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403.

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