Donald Charles Richardson
HHMI Symbiosis Visiting Professor, Mathematics

Education:

Ph.D. [Engineering Science] ( 1990), Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY,

Ph.D. (Candidate) [Applied Math] (2009); M.S. [Computer Information Systems] (2008) & M.S. [Applied Math] (2008), Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

M.Sc.Eng.[Metallurgical Engineering] (1981) & M.Ed.[Administration & Curriculum] (1983), Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

B.A.S. [Mathematics & Physics] (1965), California State University, Northridge, CA, 

Professional Experience:

East Tennessee State University: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Visiting Professorship Symbiosis position (2008-present): mathematics, numerical analysis, and computer science. Johnson City, TN

Brevard Community College: Adjunct Mathematics Instructor (2008-present); Distance Learning. (MathXL & ANGEL) Melbourne, FL

Florida Institute of Technology: Adjunct Instructor graduate: CSE, CIS, SWE and undergraduate: MTH courses (1999-present) Director Computer Programs, University College (formerly SEGS) Spaceport Graduate Center. Advisor to FIT Beowulf Supercomputer. Outside consultant parallel computing. (1999-2002) Patrick AFB, Kennedy Space Center, & Melbourne, FL

Florida Keys Community College: Adjunct Instructor computer science (2002-2003) & Saint Leo University: Adjunct Instructor mathematics (2002-2004) Key West & USN NAS Key West, FL

Self-Employed: Computer Consultant (1991-1998) Trouble shooting installations using UNIX, Windows and Windows NT. Web Site design, programming, and maintenance. Networking problem solving.

Multiflow Computer, Inc.: Manager, Technical Support (1989-1991) Troy, MI. Networking of UNIX supercomputers and workstations. Installation and maintenance of large engineering programs. Reprogramming customer application programs to maximize performance on Multiflow VLIW computer. Benchmarking and in house networking demonstrations. Worked with other computer manufactures at trade shows i.e. Silicon Graphics, Hewlett Packard, Compaq, with networking. Instructor seminars plus courses in VLIW programming and engineering application programs.

St. Lawrence University: Visiting Instructor, computer courses (1986) Canton, NY Introduction to computers, BASIC and FORTRAN programming courses.

Loyalist College of Technology: Instructor, computer courses (1985-1989) Belleville Canada. Introduction to Computers (operating systems, word processors, databases, spreadsheets), C and Pascal programming.

Battelle Columbus Laboratories: Summer Consultant (1984) Fort Belvoir, VA

Clarkson University: Research Assistant/Instructor engineering (1983-1989) Potsdam, NY. Used computers at Cornell Theory Center and Northeast Parallel Center at Syracuse University in research.

Royal Military College of Canada: Assistant Professor Corrosion Engineering course. (1982) Kingston, Canada

Queens University: Lab. Assistant/Instructor engineering courses (1981-1982) Kingston, Canada. [Materials Engineering for Mining Engineering]

Algonquin College: Instructor, computer courses (1975-1979) [while recovering from additional surgery due to Vietnam War wounds]

Control Data Corporation: Senior Engineer (1972-1975) Toronto/Ottawa, Canada Operating system integration for STAR (String Array Processor) parallel supercomputer. Benchmarking of Cyber computers. US Navy Tactical Data System.

Cornell University: Research Scientist (1971-1972) Buffalo, NY :REDCAP simulator

Sonoma State University: Manager, Computer Center (1970-1971) Rohnert Park, CA All phases of day to day management of a networked mainframe computer facility, Instructor of Computer Science courses for Mathematics Department, Computer courses for Management Department.

Bechtel Corporation: Engineering Programmer (1969-1970) San Francisco, CA Installation and maintenance of very large engineering programs. In charge of FORTRAN conversions to GE MULTEX dual-processor computer from other Bechtel sites. Instructor FORTRAN and ALGOL programming. Consultant Bechtel Laboratory.

U.S. Navy: Officer (1965-1969) Special Warfare MACVSOG Vietnam Disabled Vet.[Russian Language]

McDonnell-Douglas, Aerospace Division: Programmer for Theoretical Physics Group (1962-1965) Santa Monica, CA
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Selected Publications:

P. Angeli, O. Basset, C. Fulton, G. Howell, R. Hsu, D. Richardson, A. Sawetprawhichkal, M. Schuster, H. Thompson, S. Wilberscheid, Some Issues in Efficient Implementation of a Vector Based Model for Document Retrieval Presented at the 2001 International Symposium on Information Systems and Engineering (ISE'2001). June 25-28, 2001. Monte Carlo Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA by D. Richardson. ...

Honors:

Canadian Iron Ring
First listed in Whos Who in South (1995-1996) Edition.
First listed in Whos Who in Science and Engineering (1990-1991) Edition.
San Diego Supercomputer Center Grant (1989) [Cray Y-MP]
First listed in Whos Who in Finance and Industry (1989-1990) Edition.
Princeton John Von Neumann Supercomputer Grant (1988) [Cyber 205 and ETA 10]
First listed in Whos Who in the World (1988-1989) Edition.
NASA Invention/New Technology Award (1987)
National Science Foundation Supercomputer Grant (1986)
First listed in Whos Who in East (1986-1987) Edition.
Elected to Sigma Xi Honorary Society (1984)
Electrochemical Society Energy Research Fellowship (1984)

Memberships:

IEEE
Military Order of the Purple Heart (Life Member).
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society (Life Member, Past President FIT Chapter).
The Jamestowne Society (Life member).
Order of the First Families of Maryland (Life Member, National Trustee).
Sons of Spanish American War Veterans (National Trustee).
The Society of Colonial Wars.
Sons of the American Revolution.
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