44 / GENERAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR MATHEMATICAL SYSTEM THEORY The Center was established in 1972 to advance re- search in all areas of system theory dependent on mathe- matical methodology. Both pure and applied problems are emphasized. The Center is operated on an interdisci- plinary basis in cooperation with the Departments of Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Sys- tems Engineering, Statistics, and Aerospace Engineering, Mechanics, and Engineering Science. The permanent faculty of the Center presently includes Professors R.E. Kalman (Director), G. Basile, J. Hammer, V.M. Popov, and T.E. Bullock. There are numerous affili- ated faculty and members and many visitors of interna- tional stature. An active research seminar is conducted throughout the year on recent developments in system theory, as well as certain aspects of computer science and econometrics. One of the principal current research areas of the Center is the identification of linear relations and systems from noisy data. Another principal research area of the Center is the mathematical theory of nonlinear systems, including the theory of control of nonlinear systems, the robust stabilization of nonlinear systems, and the theory of adaptive control of nonlinear systems. The Center also conducts research in the area of algebraic theory of linear control, including realization theory, partial realization theory, stabilization and control of linear time-invariant and linear time-varying systems, linear delay-differential systems, and adaptive control of linear systems. MINERAL RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER To meet the future demand for mineral resources, which is critically dependent on the availability of low grade complex ores, both the federal and the state govern- ments have committed themselves to developing the necessary technology for processing of such ores. As a result, an interdisciplinary Mineral Resources Research Center was established in the College of Engineering under the jurisdiction of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Recently, the research activities of the Center have been augmented with an educational program in mineral processing. The major objective of these twin activities is to investigate specific problems through application of basic scientific principles and to provide the skilled personnel needed by the mineral industries. The current emphasis in research ison process- ing of low grade phosphate ores, waste disposal problems in the phosphate industry, processing of energy minerals such as coal and oil shale, fine particle processing, applied surface and colloid chemistry, and hydrometal-, lurgy. These programs are truly interdisciplinary and involve scientists and engineers from such additional departments as Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering Sciences, Soil Science, Geology, and Chem- istry. For further information contact Dr. Brij M. Moudgil, Director, Mineral Resources Research Center, 161 Rhines Hall. CENTER FOR NEUROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES The purpose of the Center is to promote intellectual interchange and scientific collaboration among faculty and students interested in the nervous system. A training' grant supports students specifically involved in the inves- 0 tigation of brain-behavior relationships. The training program is conducted through formal courses, seminars, symposia, and participation in laboratory research. Train- ees are affiliated with the Center through a basic science or clinical department. For information, write the Direc- tor, Center for Neurobiological Sciences, Box J-244, J. Hillis Miller Health Science Center. CENTER FOR NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES The purpose of the Center is to provide a focal point for coordination of nutrition activities involving instruction, research, and service. A graduate training program is conducted through a recommended core curriculum in nutritional science in conjunction with ancillary courses as suggested by supervisory committees derived from Center faculty and participating departments. Center faculty for research and teaching are drawn from depart- ments in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, colleges in the J. Hillis Miller Health Science Center, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Center offers a limited number of graduate fellowships and sponsors seminars, symposia, and visiting professorships in the full spectrum of activity that encompasses nutritional science. For information, write Dr. Robert J. Cousins, Director, Center for Nutritional Sciences, 201 Food Science and Human Nutrition Building. PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH CENTER The Public Policy Research Center (PPRC) at the Uni- versity of Florida was established in 1975 to support scholarly research on government involvement in the private sector of the market. PPRC has focused on alterna- tive ways policymakers might approach looming eco- nomic problems and on a search for solutions that recog- nize the fundamentals of decision-making with respect to economic structure at both micro and macro levels. PPRC is an interdisciplinary research center in the College of Business Administration at the University of Florida. For information write Dr. Robert F. Lanzillotti, Public Policy Research Center, 206 Bryan Hall. PUBLIC UTILITY RESEARCH CENTER Florida's Public Utility Research Center (PURC) was organized in 1972. Its Executive Committee includes representatives of public utilities, the University, the Florida Public Service Commission, and the Florida Public Counsel. PURC's primary goals and objectives are 1. to increase student and faculty awareness of the utility industry and its problems, 2. to undertake research designed to help solve problems faced by the energy and communication industries, and 3. to train students for employment by utility companies and regulatory authorities. PURC seeks to accomplish these goals by providing student fellowships and assistantships, by supporting faculty research, by holding conferences and seminars to discuss both major policy issues and current faculty research, and by serving as a contact point between business, government, and the academic community. PURC's research is disseminated in working papers, journals, and books, as well as in professional meetings and governmental hearings. Major areas of interest in- clude measurement of the cost of capital; financing utility construction programs; the restructuring of the telecom- munications industry; rate design for telephone, gas, and