Research Horizons [Volume 17, Number 2, Winter 2000]

Abstract

Sensing the Subleties of Everyday Life - Aware Home with human-like perception could improve the quality of life for many, especially senior adults.

Contravening Contraception - New book recalls government ban on contraceptives and tracks the industry's development.

Involving the Pilot in Air Traffic Control - How much information is enough to give pilots more involvement in air traffic management?

Connecting the Dots - GTRI helps create new networking standard for defense simulations.

Designing with Humans in Mind - Internet-based design tools will aid traffic management center planners in minimizing potential for operator error.

Would You Like to Be My Neighbor? - State-of-the-art research "neighborhood" complexes will promote collaboration and foster economic development.

Better than Human Flight Control Systems - Re-engineered neural networks are dramatically changing control of aircraft.

Pulp Non-Fiction - New papermaking technology truly means less is more.

Pandamonium - Tech partners with Zoo Atlanta to help preserve pandas.

Faculty Profile: Amy Bruckman - Educational software developer believes in learning it by doing it.