Battelle, Pacific Northwest Laboratories 1991-1993
Research Scientist Level 2
General computer software engineering, with emphasis on Unix C graphical
user interface based systems.
Organized and chaired special interest group on artificial neural
network applications, 1991-1993. To see what SIGANNA has done since then, click
here.
Washington
State University, Tri-Cities Campus 1992
Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science
Taught CS 440, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Fall, 1992.
Columbia Basin College, Computer Science Department 1993
Adjunct Faculty
Taught third quarter introductory Pascal course.
General Dynamics, Data Systems Division 1989 - 1991
Computer Systems Engineer 1989 - 1991
Real-time embedded avionics software programming in JOVIAL for the
Fire Control Computer in F-16 Multi-Role Aircraft. System administrator
for a heterogenous Sun workstation LAN.
Central Neural System BBS 1989 - Present
System Operator
Provided system administration for a dial-up bulletin board system
specializing in science topics, especially artificial neural networks.
(409) 737-5222.
- Established first RBBS-Net BBS devoted to Artificial Neural Network
(ANN) discussion and code; created and moderated first and only ANN nationwide
Echo discussion area, the NEURAL_NET Echo; collected and made available
the largest and most complete selection of ANN PC simulations, tutorials,
and text available by direct dial-up. Created and moderated the EVOLUTION
Echo on FidoNet.
Lawrence Erlbaum, Publishers 1989 - 1991
Production and Research Assistant
Assisting Dr. Dan Levine in producing camera-ready copy for his
book, "Introduction to Neural and Cognitive Modeling."
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 1983 - 1986
Biological Scientist 1985 - 1986
Use and programming of microcomputers, statistical analysis, technical
writing, biological photography, copy photography, videography in support
of physiological research on Balaenoptera physalus (fin whales).
Laboratory Technologist 1983 - 1985
Documentary photography, videography, production of presentation
materials, audio-visual support, calibration of clinical instruments, and
computer use in support of anesthesiology
research.
Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida 1984 - 1986
Hyperbaric Chamber Attendant 1985 - 1986
Provided direct patient care in a high-pressure environment.
Public Relations Photographer 1984 - 1986
Production of high-quality color slides and silver prints for publication
under deadlines.
Lane, Trohn, Clarke, Bertrand, and Williams, P.A., Lakeland, FL 1985
Statistical Consultant
Provided first low-level critique of statistical analysis entered
by the opposition in a case with $8 million in disputed damages, contributing
to a successful defense.
Media Image Photography, Gainesville, Florida 1982 - 1983
Darkroom Technician
Produced high-quality silver prints, made high-resolution negatives
from prints, and provided photographic expertise for product, still-life,
and architectural photography.
Independent Florida Alligator,
Gainesville, Florida 1980-1982
Staff Photographer
Weekday deadlines for photojournalism.
Washington State University, Tri-Cities Campus 1992
Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science
Taught CS 440, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Fall, 1992.
Columbia Basin College, Computer Science Department 1993
Adjunct Faculty
Taught third quarter introductory Pascal course.
Texas A&M University Regents Fellowship, 1993-1994.
Texas Institute of Oceanography Fellowship 1995-1996.
Optimality in Biological and Artificial Neural Networks? 1997. Dan Levine and Wesley Elsberry, eds. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Event Recording with Multiple Observers: Lessons Learned. 1996. W.R. Elsberry & D.J. Blackwood. Animal Behavior Society Annual Conference, Flagstaff, AZ.
Evidence of Acoustic Interference in Vocalizations of Lekking Male Greater Prairie Chickens (Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus). 1996. D.J. Blackwood, M.M. Davis, W.R. Elsberry, & I.M. Berk. Animal Behavior Society Annual Conference, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cetacean Behavior Event Recording. 1995. W.R. Elsberry & D.J. Blackwood. 11th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Orlando, FL.
Vocalization and Behavior Analysis of a Recovering Stranded Atlantic Spotted Dolphin, Stenella frontalis. 1995. 11th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Orlando, FL.
Frequently Asked Questions About "Punctuated Equilibria". 1996. W.R. Elsberry. http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/punc-eq.html
The talk.origins/Evolution Echo Jargon File. 1994. W.R. Elsberry. http://www.talkorigins.org/origins/jargon/jargon.html
Putting Optimality in Its Place. W.R. Elsberry. 1992. Presentation to the INNS/MIND Workshop on Optimality in Biological and Artificial Neural Networks.
Information access: what's available and where to get it. W.R. Elsberry. 1992. CoNNections, Newsletter of the IEEE Neural Network Council, 2(2):7-8.
Artificial neural networks: probing AI from the bottom up. W.R. Elsberry. 1991. Presented at IEEE MetroCon '91: Computing Comes of Age.
Interactions among embedded extensive networks under uncertainty. Leven, S.J., & W.R. Elsberry. 1990. Proc. IEEE/INNS Joint Conference on Neural Networks.
Integration and hybridization in neural network modelling. W.R. Elsberry. 1989. Master's thesis, University of Texas at Arlington. Available through University Microfilms.
Competing network models and problem-solving. Blackwood, D.J., W.R. Elsberry, & S. Leven. 1988. Poster presentation at the 1988 International Neural Network Society conference.
Author of PASCAL, PHOTOTIPS, and MIND columns on StarText, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's online information service, 1987-1990.