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ISI Division Directors Contribute to National Academy Report on IT for Disaster Response
The 176-page report, released January 22, includes 10 specific recommendations.

LEAPFROG UPDATE: Engine test a success
The design is inspired by a real, full- size machine used to train Apollo astronauts.

ISI and ICT Women WiSE up
The event grew out of an invitation from WISE program manager Nicole Hawkes, who works in the office of USC Provost Max C.L. Nikias.

Software Speeds and Enhances Access to Print Brain Atlases
The revised NeuARt II interface indexes the data in a variety of ways, including spatial maps and alphanumeric information.

ISI-Developed Tactical Iraqi Now a Standard Tool for Troops
Trainees learn while having fun by playing immersive, interactive, non-scripted, 3D video games that simulate real- life social interactions involving spoken dialogs and cultural protocols.

ISI Researcher Awarded Defense Meritorious Service Medal
The DMSM is awarded to those serving in leadership positions and performing exceptionally outstanding work.

ISI Prepares Party for Prime Pixel Patent
Will had previously used the word “pixel” in an IBM report in 1970. He and his collaborators had no idea that it was the first use of the word.

ISI Building $1.5 Million NASA Satellite Sensornet Gateway
One possibility for early investigation is much more detailed monitoring of microclimates.

ISI to Play Major Role in 5-year $300 Million DOE Supercomputing Research Program
ISI’s Robert F. Lucas to head $15 million, 5-year study.

ISI Associate Named to Prestigious NSF Advisory Board
ISI’s Yolanda Gil will guide national and international research directions.