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My name is Andy Worth, and I'm running for the ISSNNet office of
Director.  This message is to allow me to describe myself to you and
ask for supporting nominations.

I will be finishing up a Ph.D. in the Cognitive and Neural Systems
Department at Boston University within a year.  As per ISSNNet bylaws,
an ex-student can hold office for up to one year after graduating.

I have been interested in Neural Networks for around six years and have
been involved with ISSNNet for over two years.  I have worked closely
with Karen Haines (President) and Paolo Gaudiano (Vice President)
during that time to help shape and promote ISSNNet.  I am currently
acting as the Director of ISSNNet where my main duty is to organize
elections.  Since I am also a candidate, all election proceedings will
be overseen, and the final counting of votes will be handled by Paolo
Gaudiano.

I am running for Director because I believe that ISSNNet is a worthwhile
and important society and I want to assure the continuity of its
contributions to the Neural Network community.  ISSNNet has been the
student's voice to the Neural Network Societies and Conferences.  Along
with those members of the Neural Network Community who are sensitive to
student issues, ISSNNet efforts have allowed students to receive the
benefits of full conference attendees.  Also, ISSNNet has been a
catalyst in establishing student financial support at conferences and
is also the means for distribution of those funds.  These are only some
of the valuable contributions a student society can make in a research
community.  The recently created proposal for the reorganization of
ISSNNet contains others.  The importance of student participation in
this field is acknowledged by most, but not as many appreciate the need
for the representation of student views.  I believe that students
formed in a cohesive organization can make changes, not just for our
own benefit as students, but mainly to ensure the longevity of our
field.  As Director, I will work towards an ISSNNet that meets these
lofty goals, and I will also handle the elections. ;-)

Please send electronic messages in support of my nomination as Director 
of ISSNNet to:

	issnnet@cns.bu.edu

or to myself at:

	worth@cns.bu.edu

Thank you for your interest in ISSNNet.  Please feel free to contact
me regarding my candidacy, these elections, or any Neural Network or
student issue.

Andy.

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 Andrew J. Worth                                        worth@CNS.BU.Edu
 Cognitive & Neural Systems Dept.                         (617) 353-6741
 Boston University
 111 Cummington Street, Rm 244                      
 Boston, MA   02215-2411  USA
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