Forums cover a range of topics in fall series

From Internet II to commercialization of research, the Fall Research Forum Series will address a host of topics relevant to those conducting research at The University of Mississippi. Three confirmed forums are planned for the semester, all beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Tupelo Room of Barnard Observatory. For more information about the Research Forum Series, call the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at 915-7482.

UM researchers using the web in innovative ways

Thousands flock to UM website to solve “problem of the week”
When Dr. David Rock joined the UM faculty in the School of Education in fall 1998, he brought with him a lot of problemsóspecifically, four a week. FULL STORY

Psychologist, engineer work together to conduct experiments on the web
Since fall í98, a website created by two UM researchers has been demonstrating how the Internet can be used to generate, transmit, and archive data, and then make the data available to the global community. In fact, their website does all of the above, and does it at a level accessible to teachers, scientists, and students. FULL STORY