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David J. John
Professor
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Ph.D., Emory University, 1978
B.S., Emory and Henry College, 1973
M.S., Emory University,1978
Teaching and learning are two intertwined and inseparable activities. When teaching it is impossible not to learn something new. As one learns teaching happens naturally through introspection and collaboration. Learning is not memorization, but understanding why, how, and implication. So as a teacher I must strive to present material to intellectually challenge every member of the class, yet give every member of the class opportunity for success at some level. I recognize that all of us have comfortable and preferred teaching and learning styles. But, for us to really learn and move forward, it is necessary for us to tackle intellectual challenges without fear.
As part of the Wake Forest biological networking group, I, along with others, am focusing on the development of mathematical models that capture proteomic modification or genomic expression. There are two facets of my contribution to this project: discrete modeling using a learning algorithm that is based on techniques from computational algebra and game theory, and continuous modeling which is built on multiple regression, the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm and information criterion functions.
Searching is fundamentally important and surprisingly difficult. Genetic algorithms provide a searching heuristic that shows promise for
I enjoy the out of doors. Around my house, I can be found working in my vegetable garden, orchard {:)} and yard. I am actively involved in a trail maintenance club which is responsible for 65 miles of the Appalachian Trail in southwestern Virginia. I camp and backpack on a semi-regular basis. I enthusiastically enjoy riding my bicycles.
I enjoy attending orchestra concerts and plays.
I am really interested in seeing my children graduate from college. Then, my wife and I are going to New Zealand for a month's vacation.
Department of Computer Science
Wake Forest University, 233 Manchester Hall, Box 7311
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Phone:336.758.4982 Fax:336.758.4106
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