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Dr. Leonard C Silvern  (b.1919, d. ----)

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POSITION(S) / JOB TITLE(S):
President, Systems Engineering Laboratories
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Systems Engineering; Engineering Psychology; Electrical Engineering; Engineering Applied to Social Systems
ACADEMIC RANK:
Adjunct Professor
FACULTY/DEPARTMENT:
University of California, Los Angeles; Graduate School of Business Management and the University of Southern California, Schools of Public Administration and Education.
INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION:
Systems Engineering Laboratories
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HIGHEST DEGREE:
Doctorate (1952)
DEGREE FROM:
Columbia University
SEX / LANGUAGE:
Male / English
LAST LOGIN:
2007/12/10 09:39:34
MEMBER ID:
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BOOK REVIEWS IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (2007) Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems; 10th International Conference, KES 2006, Bournemouth, UK, Proceedings, Part II
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (2007) Geographic Information Science; 4th International Conference, Munster, Germany, Sept 2006; Proceedings; ISBN 10 3-540-44526-9; Springer
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (2006) Structure for Dependability: Computer-Based Systems from an Interdisciplinary Perspective; Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (2006) Charting the Unknown: How Computer Mapping at Harvard Became GIS; ESRI Press, Redlands, California; ISBN 1-58948-118-6
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (2006) Computational genome analysis: An Introduction [Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Secaucus, NJ, 2005]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (2005) Space Weather & Telecommunications (The International Series in Engineering and Computer Science) by John M. Goodman
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (2004) Perspectives on Web Services : Applying SOAP, WSDL and UDDI to Real-World Projects (Springer Professional Computing)
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (2003) Application and processing of geophysical images for mapping faults
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1990) Control Systems: an introduction
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1988) A rule-based system for automatic seismic discrimination
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1987) Astronomy with your personal computer
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1987) Geophysical signal processing
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1986) Progress in artificial intelligence
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1985) Digital cartography and photo interpretation from a database viewpoint
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1985) Computation and cognition: toward a foundation for cognitive science
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1984) Learning search strategies through discrimination in Int. J. Man-Mach. Stud. 18,6 (June 1983), 513-541;
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1983) Application of the PROSPECTOR system to geological exploration problems [in Machine intelligence 10. J. E. Hayes et aI. (Eds.), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1982,301-323. See main entry CR 24, 2 (Feb. 1983), Rev. 40,044.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1983) Rl: a rule-based configurer of computer systems (in Artif. Intel. 19, 1 (Sept. 1982), 39-88
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1983) XSEL: a computer sales person's assistant. [in Machine Intelligence 10. J. E. Hayes et al. (Eds.) John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1982,325-337] .
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1983) Knowledge based systems as a new interactive computer system of the next generation [in Computer science and technologies: 1982.. T. Kitagawa (Ed.), Elsevier North-Holland, Inc., New York, 1982,227-249. See main entry CR 24, 2 (Feb. 1983), Rev. 40,026.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.; MONMONIER, MARK S. (Syracuse Univ.SyracuseN.Y.). (1982) Computer assisted cartography. [Prentice- Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1982, 214 pp., $20.95, ISBN 0-13-165308-3.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1981) A method for drawing slope maps from contour maps by automatic data acquisition and processing. [Comput. Geosci. 6, 3 (1980), 289-298.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1981) On the use of dynamic time warping for word spotting and connected word recognition. [Bell Syst. Tech. J. 60, 3 (March 1981),303-325.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1981) The development and use of a mapping package for sixth form geography students. [ Comput. Educ. 3, 4 (1979), 367-380. ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1980) Conversational heuristics for eliciting shared understanding, [Int. J. Man-Mach. Stud. 11,5 (Sept. 1979),621-634.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1980) A methodological comparison of the science, systems, and metasystem paradigms. [Int. J. Man-Mach. Stud. 11, 5 (Sept. 1979), 651-663]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1975) An introduction to the computer's use in higher education. [[in The emerging technology, 1972, (Part I, Chapters 1-5). ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1975) The emerging technology [McGraw-HilI., New York, 1972, 585 pp.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1975) Instructional use of the computer. [in The emerging technology, 1972, (Part 2, Chapters 6-10), 123-428.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1975) The future prospects for instructional uses of the computer. [in The emerging technology, 1972, (Part 3, Chapters 11-18), 431-568. ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1974) Instructional applications of the computer at the University of Louvain. [Internatl. J. Man-Machine Studies 5, 3 (July 1973),397-420.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1974) Computer-assisted instruction on a small computer. [ in Internat. J. Man-Machine Studies 5', 3 (July 1973),437-442.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1974) The design and evaluation of an adaptive teaching system [Internatl. J. Man-Machine Studies 5, 3 (July 1973),421-436]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1974) A computer-aided learning system [Internatl. J. Man-Machine Studies 5, 3 (July 1973),355-369]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1974) Computer-assisted mathematics instruction for Community College Students [Internatl. J. Man-Machine Studies 5, 3 (July 1973), 385-395]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Using the computer in education. [in Educational Technology Publications, Englewood Cliffs, N. J., 1972, 128 pp.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Factors inhibiting the use of computers in instruction. [EDUCOM, Interuniversity Communications Council, Inc., Princeton, N. J., 1972, 132 pp.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Continuing education in information system development. [in Proc. ACM 1972 Annual Conf., ACM, New York, 130-133]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Curriculum. recommendations for a master's program in information system development. [in Proc. ACM, 1972 Annual Conf., ACM, New York, 134-137.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Experiences with the PLATO system. [in Display use for man-machine dialog, W. Handler & J. Weizenbaum (Eds.), Crane, Russak & Co. Inc., New York, 1973, 149-154.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Graphic-pictorial terminals: current status of hardware. [in Display use for man-machine dialog, W. Handler & J. Weizenbaum (Eds.), Crane, Russak & Co. Inc., New York, 1973, 145-148]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) The undergraduate program in information systems de­velopment. [in Proc. ACM 1972 Annual Conf., ACM, New York, 138-­144]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Computer aids to language instruction. [in Display use for man machine dialog, W. Handler & J. Weizenbaum (Eds.), Crane, Russak & Co., New York, 1973, 197-215. ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) The LEKTOR I system for computer aided instruction (CAI). [in; Display use for man-machine dialog, W. Handler and J. Weizenbaum (Eds.), Crane, Russak & Co.. New York, 1973, 187-196. ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Psychological evaluation of two conditional constructions [Internatt. J. Man-Machine Studies 5, 1 (Jan. 1973), 105-113.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Computer-assisted instruction. [in; Display use for man-machine dialog, W. Handler & J. Weizenbaum (Eds.), Crane, Russak & Co. Inc., New York, 1973, 155-185
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1973) Computer-Assisted Instruction at Stanford, 1966-1968: data, models, and evaluation of the arithmetic programs. [ Academic Press, New York, 1972, 533 pp. ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1972) Planning data processing education to meet job require­ments. [in Proc. AFIPS 1972 Spring Joint ComputerConf., AFIPS Press, Montvale, N. J., 59-67]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1972) The functions and elements of a training system. [in Proc. AFIPS 1972 Spring Joint Computer Conf., AFIPS Press, Montvale, N. J., 53-58.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1972) Modular trainng--a new emphasis. [in Proc. AFIPS 1972 Spring Joint Computer Conf., AFIPS ,Press, Montvale, N. J., 69-75.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1972) Computer training, present and future. [in Proc. AFIPS 1972 Spring Joint Computer Conf., AFIPS Press, Montvale, N. J., 77-101.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1971) A critique of the Apollo system and its educational implica­tions. [in Computer-assisted instruction, testing, and guidance, 1970, 336-339.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1971) The Apollo flight controller training system concept and its educational implications. [in Computer-assisted instruction, testing, and guidance, 1970, 313-335]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1971) Four programs in computer-assisted instruction. [in Computer-assisted instruction, testing, and guidance, 1970, 233-265]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1971) Comments on social, psychological, and mathematical aspects of the Suppes-Morningstar chapter. [in Computer-assisted instruction, testing, and guidance, 1970, 266-276.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Educational computer utilities. [in Proc. Symposium on the Use of Computers in Education, 93-117.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Multistate educational data processing. [in Proc. Symposium on the Use of Computers in Education, 4-30. Central Midwestern Educational Lab; St. Ann, MO; May 1969.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Promising developments in computer assisted instruction. [in: Educational Technology 9,8 (Aug. 1969), 10-16.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Operation COMPU/TEL - remote use of computers by high school students. [in: Proc. Symposium on the Use of Computers in Education, 58-92. Central Midwestern Educational Lab; St. Ann, MO; 1969.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Initial system procedures, techniques, and operational constraints. [in Computer assisted instruction: feasibility study, 1968, US Dept of Commerce; 4.1-4.9 ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Cost effectiveness analysis. [in: Computer assisted instruction: feasibility study, 1968, US Dept of Commerce; 5.1-5.52..]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Proc. Symposium on the Use of Computers in Education, Feb 1968.[ Central Midwestern Regional Educational Lab., Inc., St. Ann, Mo., Technical Report No.6, 1969, 123 pp.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Educational computer trends in the CEMREL region analysis and recommendations. [Central Midwestern Regional Educational Lab., Inc., St. Ann Mo., May 1969, 19 pp.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Preface. [in Proc. Symposium on the Uses of Computers in Education, i-ii. ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Computer managed instruction. [lin Proc. Symposium on the Uses of Computers in Education, 31-57 .]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1970) Project IMPACT: computer-administered instruction con­cepts and initial development. [in: Clearinghouse, US Dept. Commerce, Springfield, Va., AD 685457, March 1969, 85 pp.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1969) Montessori techniques applied to programmer training in a workshop environment.[in Proc. AFIPS 1969 Spring Joint Computer Conf., 373-379. ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1969) Training in Industry: The Management of Learning. Belmont, California: Wadsworth Publishing Company,
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1969) The assessment of programmers and analysts. [in Proc. 5th National Conf. of the Computer Society of Canada, 1966, 163-166.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1969) Introduction to the special issue on computer-based instruc­tion. [in: J. Educa. Data Processing 6, I (Winter 1968-69)].
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1969) Some aspects of design and economics for a computer.based educational system. [in: Educa. Data Processing 6, I (Winter 1968-69),9-27]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1969) Computer-assisted instruction in a large school system. [J. Educa. Data Processing 6, I (Winter 1968-69),28-39.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1969) CAI:: a new dimension to the teaching-learning act. [in: J, Educa. Data Processing 6, I (Winter 1968-69), 40-52.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1969) A content-evaluating mode of computer-aided instruction. [In: Interactive systems for experimental applied mathematics, 1967, 286-293. ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1969) Final report: teaching machine study. [Clearinghouse, US Dept. Commerce, Springfield, Va., PB 176564, 27 pp.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1968) CAI - learning aspects. [in Computers and education, (Workshop Conf. Univ. Calif. in Irvine, Irvine, Calif., Nov. 1965.) McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1967,307 pp.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1968) Instructional theory bases of computer-based instruction: comments on three projects. [ J. Educalional Data Processing 4, 4 (Fall 1967), 243-247.]
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  Silvern, Leonard C.. (1968) CAI-technical aspects. [in Computers and education, 65-109. ]
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  Silvern, Leonard C..