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forms relevant to societal needs. The aeronomical research of the Center deals
with physical, chemical, and electrical processes in the upper atmosphere, e.g.,
the stratospheric, ionospheric, and thermospheric regions of the earth. Other
activities include a diverse range of tropospheric and micrometeorological
research as well as biological, ecological, and technological research related
to the quality of the air we breathe. These activities are dispersed widely in
the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Agricul-
ture. The primary function of ICAAS is to provide coordination, direction,
and focus to strengthen existing programs and to expand them in directions
that will help mitigate the socio-technical problems arising from the degrada-
tion of our atmospheric environment. ICAAS will also help the training of able
students at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels in various
pure and applied aspects of the atmospheric sciences. For information write
the Director, Center for Aeronomy and other Atmospheric Sciences, 221
Space Sciences Research Building, University of Florida.
 THE CENTER FOR AQUATIC SCIENCES is responsible for intensive develop-
ment and coordination of University-wide activities in the freshwater, estuarine,
and coastal marine sciences. With major emphasis on Florida and contiguous
waters, the Center provides leadership for interdisciplinary programs of benefit
to the state. The broad spectrum of curricula, facilities, and faculty at the
University allows students great latitude in developing their specific interests
in the aquatic sciences. Undergraduate and graduate support is provided by
the Center, enabling students in cooperating departments to investigate prob-
lems related to Florida's aquatic resources. Field research facilities are avail-
able at nearby Cedar Key, Welaka, and Marine Land. Interested persons
should contact the Director, Center for Aquatic Sciences, 2001 McCarty
Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32601.
 THE CENTER FOR INFORMATICS RESEARCH provides direction, coordina-
tion, and conduction of advanced study and research activity in computers,
information systems, software engineering, and their implications to multiple
disciplines. The Center is staffed with thirty scholars and scientists drawn
from many disciplines represented at the University. As an interdisciplinary
center, CIR creates a stimulating environment for basic and applied research
to seek new insights in, and optimal solutions to, engineering, physical,
biological, medical, management, environmental, and social problems. The
Center staff is concerned with solving problems in various disciplines by
using modern computing machines, recent communication sciences, and
latest information technology.
 The primary functions of CIR are: (1) To conduct research in de-
veloping the theory and techniques for the design of computer systems and
software for solving problems of our society; (2) to develop advanced
technology for the design of new information systems for various disciplines;
(3) to provide coordination and initiation of interdisciplinary attack on
the complex techno-socio-economic problems by the systems approach; (4)
to provide internship opportunities for graduate students in information