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May 22, 1998
New center adds dimensions
to computer security efforts
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A new center established this month at Purdue University is
taking a "serious" approach to computer security, and is the first in the world to
take a comprehensive approach to the many issues related to the global problem.
The new center, named CERIAS (pronounced "serious"), aims to provide innovation and
leadership in education and research related to information security, especially
network and computer security, said Eugene Spafford, professor of computer sciences
who is the center's director.
CERIAS stands for Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security.
The multidisciplinary center will draw upon the expertise of researchers throughout
Purdue, and will work with researchers in industry, government and other academic institutions around the world.
"The public perception of computer security is shaped by sensationalism such as computer
virus scares and stories of teenagers breaking into sensitive military systems,"
Spafford said. "But information and computing security is much more complex than
that, and involves disciplines including sociology, psychology, criminology, political
science, ethics, management and economics."
Information security is the combination of computer security and communications security,
Spafford said. "Unfortunately, there is little educational infrastructure in place
for training people to deal with these issues, and none that take a broad view of
the problems involved."
Purdue is the only university in the world that offers a formal program intended to
address these comprehensive issues.
"The need for our graduates is many times our current capacity," Spafford said. "The
new center will allow us to double or triple the number of students in our program,
and provide better outreach to industry and government."
The center is starting with nearly 20 faculty members from six Purdue departments
tackling issues related to information security from a number of perspectives, Spafford
said.
The new center will be housed in Purdue's Recitation Hall, where renovations are under
way to prepare office and research space for the CERIAS faculty, staff and students.
Currently, the center is located in Purdue's Computer Sciences Building.
CERIAS is an expansion of several widely recognized programs currently in place at
Purdue, which has a long history of computer security research and education, Spafford
said.
"Faculty at Purdue have been performing research and offering courses in computer
security since 1979, and have produced a number of highly visible information security
professionals," he said.
The new center will allow researchers to expand upon the strengths of COAST, a laboratory
established by Spafford in 1992 to meet the growing need for research and education
in the information security arena. Research tools and educational materials from
COAST have been used by government agencies, businesses and academic institutions worldwide
and hailed as models for their usefulness. The COAST laboratory will work as a partner
with the new center.
More information on CERIAS is available at the center's Web site: https://www.cerias.purdue.edu/
CONTACT: Eugene Spafford, (765) 494-7825; e-mail, spaf@purdue.edu
Purdue Theatre announces 1998-99 mainstage season
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A Tony Award-winning Sondheim musical production and this year's
Pulitzer Prize-winning drama highlight the 1998-99 Purdue University Theatre mainstage
season.
The season opens with Noel Coward's "Private Lives," a witty, madcap comedy about
a divorced couple who meet in Deauville while honeymooning with their new spouses.
Directed by Dale Miller, "Private Lives" plays on the Experimental Theatre stage
Sept. 24 through Oct. 4.
Audiences Nov. 12-22 will be among the first to see 1998's Pulitzer Prize winner for
drama, "How I Learned to Drive" by Paula Vogel. This heartbreaking tale of damaged
lives moves through its jumbled chronology in a manner echoing the chaotic jumble
of recovered memory. Master of fine arts degree candidate Eric Sydnor directs the play,
which will be performed at the Experimental Theatre.
Marking the long-awaited return of musical theater to the Purdue Theatre repertoire,
the Theatre Division teams with Purdue Musical Organizations Feb. 19-27 for the Loeb
Playhouse production of "Into the Woods." Regarded by many critics as Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning play weaves together
fairy tale characters -- Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack and
the Beanstalk -- in an examination of what happens after "happily ever after." Suitable
for audiences of all ages, this production will be directed by Kristine Holtvedt with
musical direction by PMO's Jonathan Swoboda.
The mainstage season concludes April 15-25 with Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House." This
1879 tale of Nora, a woman who leaves her marriage to find herself, marks the beginning
of modern drama. It is the first Ibsen play to link his depiction of people to the disarray behind the family veneer. The 1997 Broadway revival of "A Doll's House"
won four Tony Awards. Richard Stockton Rand directs the play at the Experimental
Theatre.
Again this year, patrons can "Buy Three and See One Free" by purchasing season subscription
tickets. Season tickets are $34 for adults and $22 for students and senior citizens.
To purchase tickets, call the Loeb Box Office at (765) 494-3933.
CONTACT: Lori Sparger, Division of Theatre, (765) 494-3084; e-mail: theatre@purdue.edu
Paving to affect parking on three campus streets
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Motorists on Purdue University's West Lafayette campus should
be alert to milling and paving work scheduled for three streets in the residential
area of campus on Tuesday (5/26).
Included in the planned work are Intramural Drive from Harrison Street to Stadium
Avenue; MacArthur Drive from Third Street to State Street; and David Ross Road from
Tower Drive north.
Donna Kemper, parking facilities manager, said no parking will be permitted along
these streets on Tuesday. Vehicles in violation will be towed at owners' expense.
CONTACT: Kemper, (765) 494-9315.
Technology students earn Emmi awards
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Two Purdue University students earned awards from the School
of Technology.
Richard R. Hamilton, a mechanical engineering technology major from Merrillville, Ind.
and Daniel Walden , a computer integrated manufacturing technology major from Peru, Ind
., are the recipients of the James and Velma Emmi Award. The scholarships are awarded
to second-semester freshman students in the School of Technology who have demonstrated
academic success in both high school and college. Hamilton and Walden each will recieve $1,500 per semester for up to eight semesters provided that they continue to
maintain high academic achievement.
Purdue Notebook
Faculty and staff honors:
-- Jan P. Allebach, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been awarded
the Raymond C. Bowman Award from the Society for Imaging Science and Technology.
The award recognizes leadership in advancing and promoting excellence in digital
imaging education and research.
-- Edward J. Delp, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named
a Fellow of the Society for Imaging Science and Technology in recognition of his
research in digital image compression. Fellow-grade membership is given to members
for outstanding achievements in imaging science or engineering.
-- Deborah R. Dillon, professor of literacy and language education, is the recipient
of the Robert L. Snodgrass Scholar Award for 1998-1999. Dillon will receive her full
salary while working on her award-winning proposal "The Development of Preservice
Teachers' Knowledge and Beliefs Systems During a Literacy Block Experience Taught at a
Professional Development School."
-- Emily M. Wadsworth, assistant director of Purdue's Women in Engineering Program,
will receive the 1998 American Society for Engineering Education's Minorities in
Engineering Award for her achievements in recruiting and retaining female students.
She will receive the award in June in Seattle.
Compiled by J. Michael Willis, (765) 494-0371; e-mail, mike_willis@purdue.edu
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu
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