Many advanced graduate students find research proj-
ects of their own interests among the many activities of
the IHE. For information, write the Director, Institute of
Higher Education.

CENTER FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH
 The Center (CIR) is responsible for.directing,, coor-
dinating, and conducting advanced studies and research
activities in computer and information system sciences
as they apply to multiple disciplines. The Center is staffed
by scholars and scientists drawn from many academic
disciplines represented at the University. The inter-
disciplinary nature of the CIR creates a stimulating
environment for basic and applied research to seek new
insights into and optimal solutions to engineering, physi-
cal, biological, medical, management, environmental,
and social problems. The Center staff is concerned with
solving timely and relevant problems by using modern
computer technology and the latest developments in;
information science.
 The primary functions of CIR are (1) to conduct
research in developing the theory and techniques for the
design of computer systems and software to solve con-
temporary problems created by knowledge explosion;
(2) to develop advanced technology for the design of
computer-based automation for factory and office opera-
tions; (3) to assist industry, as well as state and federal
governments, in augmenting productivity via innovative
applications of computer technology and intelligent
machines; (4) to initiate and coordinate interdisciplinary
attacks on complex technological, socioeconomic, and
health problems; and (5) to provide internship oppor-
tunities for graduate students in information science,
computer technology, production automation, and
related areas.
 The research laboratories are equipped with a PDP
11/40 computer system, an Optronics P-1000 precision
microdensitometer, a DeAnza IP 5000 image array
processor and high resolution color display, the Graphic
1 interactive graphics system, a pictorial data acquisition
computer (PIDAC), a CDC mass storage system, and a
Trilog Color Printer/Plotter. In addition, the Center main-
tains a large software library representing many years of
research and applications in the areas of pattern re-
cognition, image processing, database management,
knowledge transfer, robotics and CAD/CAM. Center-
developed intelligent systems include the generalized
information retrieval system, Telebrowsing, the Medical
Knowledge System (MEDIKS), the Universal Image Proc-
essing System (UNIPS), the Agricultural Productivity
Improvement Knowledge System (APRIKS), the Auto-
matic Typewriter Identification System (ATIS) and the CIR
Knowledge Utilization System (CIRKUS). The significant
software resources of the Center allow researchers to
develop new applications with a minimum software
development effort.
 The Center sponsors the International Symposia on
Computer and Information Science (COINS Symposia),
cooperates with other University units in organizing and
conducting conferences, seminars, short courses and
developmental programs in information science, com-
puter technology, and advanced automation, and
supports publication of scholarly books, monograph
series, and an international journal on computer and
information science.
 Graduate student support is provided through research
assistantships at all levels of graduate study. Inquiries
about the various programs and activities of the CIR
should be addressed to the Director, Center for Infor-
mation Research, 339 Larsen Hall.


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CENTER FOR MACROMOLECULAR SCIENCE
 The Center is developing a unified research and
teaching faculty, drawing its members from the fields of
chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, materials
science and engineering, and environmental engineer-
ing. Current research includes synthetic polymer chem-
istry, mechanistic and structure studies, solution and solid
state properties of polymers, biological application of
polymers and limited studies on industrial applications
of polymers. For information, write the Director, Center
for Macromolecular Science, 420 Space Sciences
Research Building.

MANAGEMENT CENTER
 The Management Center was established to provide
management education in all areas of business. Through
its programs, the Management Center seeks to serve the
needs of private, public, ard not-for-profit organizations
throughout the United States.
 The flagship program of the Management Center is the
University of Florida Management Program. This inten-
sive one-week program is designed for experienced
managers seeking to strengthen their management skills
and to acquire new managerial techniques and
information.
 The Management Center has also developed several
short seminars designed to cover a variety of topics.
Programs offered include Basic Skills for Supervisors,
Managing the Smaller Manufacturing Firm for Growth
and. Profit, Financial Forecasting, Managerial Com-
munication and Persuasion, Supervising the Problem
Employee, and Managing the Training Function in
Turbulent Times.
 In addition to courses offered to the public, the
Management Center also works with private firms and
professional organizations to develop courses specifically
tailored to meet the individual needs of the contracting
organizations.
 To aid in course development and evaluation, the
Management Center works closely with an advisory
board. Composed primarily of management develop-
ment executives from major Florida firms, the Board
participates in all phases of program design.
 Additional information on any of the Management
Center programs may be obtained by contacting the
Director, Management Center, 219C Business Building.

CENTER FOR MATHEMATICAL SYSTEM THEORY
 The Center was established in 1972 to advance
research in all areas of system theory dependent on
mathematical methodology. Both pure and applied prob-
lems are emphasized. The Center is operated on an
interdisciplinary basis in cooperation with the Depart-
ments of Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial
and Systems Engineering, Statistics, and Engineering
Sciences.
 The permanent faculty of the Center presently includes
Professors R. E. Kalman (Director), T. Bullock, E. W.
Kamen, P. Khargonekar, V. M. Popov, and A. Tannen-
baum. There are numerous affiliated faculty members
and many visitors of international stature. An active
research seminar is conducted throughout the year on
recent developments in system theory, as well as cer-
tain aspects of computer science and biology.
 Principal interest is currently in algebraic methods in
system theory, such as theory of linear systems over a
ring; algebraic-geometric structure of classes of linear