Network analyst Dunn nationally recognized for computing expertise Fred Dunn, network analyst in computing resources, was interviewed last month by
CNET about making people aware that some recent personal computer software patches are defective. Dunn's comments were also quoted in
The New York Times, TechRepublic, eWeek, ZDNet and other well-known publications.
Several companies and institutions nationwide were affected, including the Health Science Center’s PeopleSoft Administrative Systems. Thanks to the efforts of Dunn and his team in computing resources, the problem was quickly fixed.
Meltz named president-elect of South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society Congratulations to Martin L. Meltz, Ph.D., professor of radiation oncology, and an international expert in the possible biological effects of radio frequency and cell phone emissions. He was named president-elect of the South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society.
The organization focuses on educating and protecting the public about ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays and X-rays. It provides and supports meetings to discuss scientific endeavors; encourages scientific research; and aids in research and education opportunities for college and university students.
Dr. Meltz also is an expert in radiation terrorism preparedness and serves as an adjunct member of the Homeland Security Committee of the National Health Physics Society.
One of his unique achievements includes the development of a Radiation Event Preparedness Registry – a Web-based tool for local officials to use to locate persons with radiation expertise and available detection equipment anywhere in the United States.
