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My name is James W Conley, I have been nominated for the office of Vice 
President of ISSNNet.  The follow will briefly outline my interests and 
qualifications for this office.  In accordance with the ISSNNet bylaws, 
I request that readers submit nominations in support of my candidacy.

QUALIFICATIONS

-     Ph.D. Candidate, Info Tech, George Mason University, Present
-     M.S., Computer Science, University of New Haven, 1988
-     B.S., Physics, Pennsylvania State University, 1980

-     Unrestricted Line Officer, United States Navy, 1980 - 1985
-     Principle Analysts, AI group, Sonalyst Inc., 1985 - 1988
-     Peace Corps, Volunteer, 1988
-     Sr. Software Engineer, R&D group, PRC Inc., 1988 - Present

-     12 years of leadership positions and responsibilities in a team 
work environment.

My academic research is in the areas of AI, Machine Learning, and Neural 
Networks.  My Ph.D. thesis will address the application of neural 
networks for pattern recognition which feeds into a higher level 
strategic planner.  Machine learning, in the form of Genetic Algorithms, 
will be used to develop a strategic plan based on a set of scenarios.

INTEREST IN ISSNNet

As Vice President, I will support the President and help implement the 
policies of the Governing Board.  A personal goal will be the 
advancement and growth of the ISSNNet membership.  I feel that the 
natural method for growth is by making the ISSNNet a catalyst for 
information and contacts that are useful for graduate students 
interested in Neural Networks.  We all believe that there are no "Dumb 
Questions".  However the frequently sought after information, necessary 
for a student in the first few years of Neural Network research, could 
fill volumes.

MORE INFORMATION

If you have more information regarding the election of officers, please 
contact Andy Worth at :

   Andy Worth, Acting Director
       email: worth@cns.bu.edu
       phone: (617) 353-6741