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Heredity involves the transmission of genetic information from parents to offspring. Genetics is the study of heredity. Mitosis and meiosis are the two types of cell division involved in heredity. Mitosis produces genetically identical cells for growth and tissue repair, while meiosis produces haploid gametes through two divisions resulting in four genetically distinct cells. Meiosis ensures genetic diversity and integrity in sexually reproducing organisms.
This document discusses cells and their characteristics. It defines the cell as the basic unit of life and introduces the cell theory. The document compares and contrasts plant and animal cells, noting their similarities like the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane, as well as differences such as plant cells containing chloroplasts and a cell wall. Examples of specific cell types are provided, like muscle, blood, and xylem cells, along with diagrams showing their structures and functions.
The chemicals of living cells include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, salts, water and vitamins. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and provide energy. Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen and make up cell structures and enzymes. Lipids contain fatty acids and glycerol and provide long-term energy storage and insulation. Salts and water enable chemical reactions to take place in the cell and help regulate water movement. Vitamins aid chemical reactions in the cell. Cells can break down and build up carbohydrates, lipids and proteins through various synthesis and conversion processes.
The document provides information about calories, kilojoules, macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids), vitamins, minerals, digestion, and the functions of the liver and digestive system. It states that a calorie is the amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C, while a kilojoule is the International System unit of energy. Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids contain different elements and are the building blocks of cells, tissues and a source of energy. Vitamins and minerals are required in small amounts for chemical reactions and maintaining health. The digestive system breaks down food through a multi-step process involving mechanical and chemical breakdown to absorb nutrients. The
This document discusses cellular respiration, which is the process by which living cells convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It involves the breakdown of glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and release chemical energy. This energy is then used to drive other biochemical processes in the cell. The document contrasts aerobic respiration, which uses oxygen and produces more ATP, with anaerobic respiration, which does not use oxygen and produces less ATP. Examples of anaerobic respiration include fermentation in yeast during baking and brewing.
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This document is a curriculum vitae for Will David that highlights his extensive experience in leadership, education, and conflict analysis. He has over 30 years of experience in the U.S. Army, including serving as a Brigade Commander and Deputy Director of the Secretary of Defense's Intelligence Task Force. He holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and teaches as an adjunct professor at George Mason University and the Middlebury Institute. His research interests include domestic terrorism, national security strategy, and energy/natural resource issues.
Heredity involves the transmission of genetic information from parents to offspring. Genetics is the study of heredity. Mitosis and meiosis are the two types of cell division involved in heredity. Mitosis produces genetically identical cells for growth and tissue repair, while meiosis produces haploid gametes through two divisions resulting in four genetically distinct cells. Meiosis ensures genetic diversity and integrity in sexually reproducing organisms.
This document discusses cells and their characteristics. It defines the cell as the basic unit of life and introduces the cell theory. The document compares and contrasts plant and animal cells, noting their similarities like the nucleus, cytoplasm, and cell membrane, as well as differences such as plant cells containing chloroplasts and a cell wall. Examples of specific cell types are provided, like muscle, blood, and xylem cells, along with diagrams showing their structures and functions.
The chemicals of living cells include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, salts, water and vitamins. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and provide energy. Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen and make up cell structures and enzymes. Lipids contain fatty acids and glycerol and provide long-term energy storage and insulation. Salts and water enable chemical reactions to take place in the cell and help regulate water movement. Vitamins aid chemical reactions in the cell. Cells can break down and build up carbohydrates, lipids and proteins through various synthesis and conversion processes.
The document provides information about calories, kilojoules, macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids), vitamins, minerals, digestion, and the functions of the liver and digestive system. It states that a calorie is the amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C, while a kilojoule is the International System unit of energy. Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids contain different elements and are the building blocks of cells, tissues and a source of energy. Vitamins and minerals are required in small amounts for chemical reactions and maintaining health. The digestive system breaks down food through a multi-step process involving mechanical and chemical breakdown to absorb nutrients. The
This document discusses cellular respiration, which is the process by which living cells convert biochemical energy from nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It involves the breakdown of glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and release chemical energy. This energy is then used to drive other biochemical processes in the cell. The document contrasts aerobic respiration, which uses oxygen and produces more ATP, with anaerobic respiration, which does not use oxygen and produces less ATP. Examples of anaerobic respiration include fermentation in yeast during baking and brewing.
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Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences in 1983. The theory suggests that intelligence is not a single general ability but rather consists of at least eight specific intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. The document provides descriptions of each type of intelligence, including examples of skills and strengths associated with each one. It also includes information about IQ ranges and intelligence quotient testing.
Van Helmont conducted an experiment where he planted a willow sapling in soil and measured the soil weight before and after 5 years of growth. He found that the tree had gained 74kg in weight but the soil had only lost 52g. This showed that the tree's food came from water alone, not the soil. However, he overlooked the role of carbon dioxide from the air, which plants use along with water during photosynthesis to produce their own food in the form of glucose.
The document summarizes the process of protein synthesis from DNA to proteins. It describes how nucleic acids like DNA and RNA carry genetic information through their sequence of nucleotides. DNA is transcribed into mRNA in the nucleus, then mRNA is translated by ribosomes in the cytoplasm to produce proteins based on the mRNA's codon sequences. Transfer RNA molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome according to each codon, and the amino acids are joined through peptide bonds to form a polypeptide chain.
Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts and speed up chemical reactions by lowering their activation energy. They have an active site that binds specifically to substrate molecules. The lock and key hypothesis states that the shape of the active site matches that of the substrate. Enzymes only work on specific substrates and are not used up in reactions. They are denatured and unable to function if the conditions of temperature or pH move outside their optimum ranges.
This document discusses the need for the US Army to adapt its learning model to better compete in today's global learning environment. It proposes three key changes: 1) Removing presentation software like PowerPoint from classrooms and switching to a blended learning model, 2) Transforming classrooms into problem-solving laboratories facilitated by an engaging instructor, and 3) Individualizing learning through modular content that builds upon a lifetime learning trajectory and includes ongoing assessment. The document argues this approach will foster greater adaptability in soldiers, leaders, and Army institutions.
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The circulatory system transports blood throughout the body via the heart and blood vessels. The blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. It carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones and waste products. The heart has four chambers that pump blood in two circuits - the pulmonary circulation and the systemic circulation. Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the heart to the lungs and returns oxygenated. It is then pumped through arteries, capillaries and veins to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and remove carbon dioxide and other wastes.
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- The functions of the skeletal system which are support, protection, movement, production of blood cells, and storage of minerals.
- The parts of the skeletal system including bones, joints, cartilages, and ligaments.
- Details on the structure of bones and classification of bones based on shape.
- How bones are connected through ligaments and various types of joints like hinge, ball-and-socket, and gliding joints.
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Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences in 1983. The theory suggests that intelligence is not a single general ability but rather consists of at least eight specific intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. The document provides descriptions of each type of intelligence, including examples of skills and strengths associated with each one. It also includes information about IQ ranges and intelligence quotient testing.
Van Helmont conducted an experiment where he planted a willow sapling in soil and measured the soil weight before and after 5 years of growth. He found that the tree had gained 74kg in weight but the soil had only lost 52g. This showed that the tree's food came from water alone, not the soil. However, he overlooked the role of carbon dioxide from the air, which plants use along with water during photosynthesis to produce their own food in the form of glucose.
The document summarizes the process of protein synthesis from DNA to proteins. It describes how nucleic acids like DNA and RNA carry genetic information through their sequence of nucleotides. DNA is transcribed into mRNA in the nucleus, then mRNA is translated by ribosomes in the cytoplasm to produce proteins based on the mRNA's codon sequences. Transfer RNA molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome according to each codon, and the amino acids are joined through peptide bonds to form a polypeptide chain.
Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts and speed up chemical reactions by lowering their activation energy. They have an active site that binds specifically to substrate molecules. The lock and key hypothesis states that the shape of the active site matches that of the substrate. Enzymes only work on specific substrates and are not used up in reactions. They are denatured and unable to function if the conditions of temperature or pH move outside their optimum ranges.
This document discusses the need for the US Army to adapt its learning model to better compete in today's global learning environment. It proposes three key changes: 1) Removing presentation software like PowerPoint from classrooms and switching to a blended learning model, 2) Transforming classrooms into problem-solving laboratories facilitated by an engaging instructor, and 3) Individualizing learning through modular content that builds upon a lifetime learning trajectory and includes ongoing assessment. The document argues this approach will foster greater adaptability in soldiers, leaders, and Army institutions.
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The circulatory system transports blood throughout the body via the heart and blood vessels. The blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. It carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones and waste products. The heart has four chambers that pump blood in two circuits - the pulmonary circulation and the systemic circulation. Deoxygenated blood is pumped from the heart to the lungs and returns oxygenated. It is then pumped through arteries, capillaries and veins to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and remove carbon dioxide and other wastes.
The document provides an overview of the skeletal system including:
- The functions of the skeletal system which are support, protection, movement, production of blood cells, and storage of minerals.
- The parts of the skeletal system including bones, joints, cartilages, and ligaments.
- Details on the structure of bones and classification of bones based on shape.
- How bones are connected through ligaments and various types of joints like hinge, ball-and-socket, and gliding joints.
The document summarizes plant structure and functions. It describes that the root system anchors the plant, absorbs water and minerals from the soil, and stores food. The shoot system produces sugars through photosynthesis, carries out reproduction, and transports water and nutrients. The shoot and root systems are interdependent, with the root system absorbing water and minerals from the soil and the shoot system producing sugars and transporting them throughout the plant.
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1. Dr. John Brantley Halstead, Ph.D.
106 Clearwater Court
Yorktown, Virginia 23692
H: 757.243.8443, M: 757.810.4008
johnhalstead@mac.com, usma.uva@gmail.com,
JBHalstead@GoPredictiveAnalytics.com
Education
2005 Ph.D. University of Virginia in Systems and Information
Engineering
Dissertation Advisor: Donald Brown
2008 M.SS Army War College in Strategic Studies
1997 M.Sc Kansas State University in Operations Research
1986 B.Sc United States Military Academy in Mathematics of
Operations Research
Academic Positions
2008 - Adjunct Professor, University of Richmond, School of Continuing
Studies, International Relations
2006 - 2008 Assistant Professor, United States Military Academy, Department of
Systems Engineering, Core Engineering Sequence
2005 - 2006 Assistant Professor, United States Military Academy, Department of
Systems Engineering, Operations Research Center of Excellence
Professional Leadership Appointments
2008 - Executive Director, Training and Education Analysis and Evaluation
Directorate, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command
Strategic leader and chief advisor to the Chief Operations Officer, Vice
President, and President of the Army’s Education, Training, and Research
University, which educates and trains 100,000 students daily across
seventeen colleges throughout the United States and other locations abroad.
Provides operations research and systems engineering advice and solutions
to large scale problems and systems within the organization. Advocates,
designs, promote, analyze and budgets training and education programs for
initial military training, professional military education, and special military
training and education across four resource domains: personnel, financial,
infrastructure, and materials. Utilizes operations research and systems
engineering to create future education and training concepts or processes,
which are integrated in the organization’s strategic plan. Uses operations
research and systems engineering to evaluate current processes.
♦ Designed and implemented a 2,000 military personnel reduction within a
vast and diverse organization without degrading core competencies.
♦ Designed the army’s concept for blended learning and new pedagogy
principles based on current best practices in higher education and
training.
Dean, Ph.D., Systems Engineering, Data Mining,
Best, Excellence, Professor, CEO, COO 1 Predictive Analytics, Statistics,
Multivariate Statistics, Statistical Learning, Top Secret, Colonel
2. ♦ Designed, influenced, and implemented the organization’s innovation
culture based on current best practices, which include principles of
autonomy, practice, and relevancy.
♦ Managed a budget in excess of $500 million.
♦ Increased a customer satisfaction rating from 95%, to 97%, to 98%.
♦ Significantly contributing as a member of a senior leadership team that is
redesigning the entire training and education processes within the army.
♦ Lead and influence a diverse and highly skilled workforce of twelve
professionals, which include simulation experts, data mining analysts,
and financial analysts.
♦ Oversee education, training, and process analysis and research.
♦ Exercise hiring, promotion, salary, and termination authorities.
2006 - 2008 Program Director, Systems Core Engineering Sequence
Head of West Point’s most popular and largest core engineering sequence at
the nation’s oldest engineering college. Influenced sixteen doctoral
professors or senior instructors with an annual student load of 600 liberal art
majors across a curriculum of three integrated systems engineering courses.
Designed and implemented the Academy’s first multidisciplinary engineering
sequence by engaging other academic departments, mainly the Social
Science and Economics, Behavior Science and Leadership, History, and Law
Departments. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we created a blended
engineering sequence with 120 contact hours, in which students learned and
experienced systems thinking, systems decision making, stochastic modeling,
decision theory, applied statistics, project management, operations research,
and relevant applications with clients.
♦ Managed the program’s portion of the Middle States Commission on
higher education accreditation, which included periodic review reports
and assessment.
♦ Significantly contributed to West Point’s number 1 ranking in Forbes
Magazine.
♦ Significantly contributed to West Point’s number 1 ranking in Public
Liberal Arts Colleges in US News and World Report for two consecutive
years.
♦ Significantly contributed to West Point’s number 4 ranking of
undergraduate engineering programs nationally.
♦ Supervised and advised West Point’s first ABET engineering education
experience abroad.
2005 - 2006 Deputy Director, Operations Research Center of Excellence
Managed all facets of day-to-day operations for West Point’s Department of
Systems Engineering and Department of Mathematics’ research laboratory,
which included center of excellence research, faculty research, and student
research. Mentored an applied research staff of four senior researchers.
Managed multiple research interests and delivered all products within
mutually agreed milestones.
♦ Personally researched Army Recruiter Selection as a multidisciplinary
project with Industrial and Organizational Psychologists. We were able to
accurately predict future recruiter performance with an estimated return of
investment of $20 million, net present value, over a five-year lifecycle.
♦ Obtained $4 million in academic year research funds with over twenty
government clients.
Dean, Ph.D., Systems Engineering, Data Mining,
Best, Excellence, Professor, CEO, COO 2 Predictive Analytics, Statistics,
Multivariate Statistics, Statistical Learning, Top Secret, Colonel
3. ♦ Engaged over 100 organizations in government and private sector to
create or maintain interdependent relationships for summer intern hires,
charitable donations or endowments, and potential board of supervisors.
2001 - 2002 Strategic Planning Director, United States Army Recruiting Command
Led the United States Army Recruiting Command’s strategic planning for an
organization with over 4,000 recruiters located in facilities across all fifty
states, United States Territories, and abroad. Responsible for the
organization’s strategic program creation, management and assessment.
Intellectual contribution was integral to the execution of modern recruiting and
achieving Congressionally mandated recruiting goals in 2001 and 2002.
Crafted and designed the Chief Executive Officer’s official communications to
the President, Congress, centers of influence, senior Army leadership, and
the press.
♦ Created and implemented the internal strategic message to support the
army’s new brand, An Army of One.
♦ Provided operations research support to the Chief Executive Officer to
evaluate and inform policy and marketing strategy.
♦ Integrated with President Bush and Senator Hutchinson’s (Texas)
communications staff for public appearances at veteran national
conventions.
♦ Assisted the Recruiting Command Chief Executive Officer with launching
the new Army Brand.
1999 - 2001 Strategic Concepts Director, United States Army Recruiting Command
Developed state of the art marketing, market research, and operational
products for the United States Recruiting Command. Responsibilities included
concept and innovation generation, concept testing and evaluation, and
implementation of marketing and operational systems that provided United
States Army Recruiting Command with a competitive edge. Perform
operations research to develop and evaluate innovation.
♦ Developed a new point of sale, which transferred reservation scheduling
from the military entrance-processing center to the person’s home or
school.
♦ Developed intelligent preparation of the market, which was a geospatial
market research tool to increase productivity.
♦ Led and managed the Secretary of the Army Recruiting Initiatives, which
was a portfolio of initiatives valued at over $35 million.
♦ Created recruiting simulation and simulation exercises for regional and
national sales managers.
♦ Analyzed and designed the concept of a two-year term of service,
designed to penetrate the college graduate market.
♦ Provided significant intellectual capital as a team member that developed
Hispanic Recruiting Initiatives.
♦ Provided significant intellectual capital as a team member that developed
and implemented Partnerships with Industry (PaYs).
♦ Tested the enhanced recruiting stations, which are now located in key
market areas across the country.
Dean, Ph.D., Systems Engineering, Data Mining,
Best, Excellence, Professor, CEO, COO 3 Predictive Analytics, Statistics,
Multivariate Statistics, Statistical Learning, Top Secret, Colonel
4. 1986 - 1999 United States Army Officer
Advanced in multiple leadership positions in armor formations located within
the United States and abroad. Throughout, leadership responsibilities
increased and culminated with command responsibility to train, equip, and
provide a large range of services (medical, dining, maintenance, etc.) for over
300 employees. Main responsibility was to conduct combat operations in
support of the national strategic objectives. Developed and practiced
fundamental leadership principles such as integrity, selfless service,
communication, duty, honor, confidence, and loyalty.
Industrial Positions
2010 - Founder and President, Go Predictive Analytics, LLC
Go Predictive Analytics, LLC is a leading consulting company that provides
expert services for predictive analytics, data mining, systems engineering,
and operations research. We have assisted progressive companies and
government organizations in leveraging their data to obtain larger returns on
their investment and solving complex problems. Go Predictive Analytics, LLC
empowers organizations to make valuable decisions by applying our
advanced analytic techniques and consulting expertise. We demystify data
mining, which looms large as a barrier to many organizations. We are a
veteran owned consulting business with expertise in data mining, predictive
analytics, systems thinking, systems science, systems decision-making, and
operations research.
Professional Military Education
2006 - 2008 United States Army War College
1996 - 1997 Command and General Staff College
1996 Intelligent Technologies in Operations Research
1994 Combined Arms Service Staff College
1994 Operations Research Military Applications Course, Phase II
1994 Operations Research Military Applications Course, Phase I
1990 Armor Captains Career Course
1986 Armor Basic Officer Leadership Course
1984 Airborne Training
Military Awards
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards)
Army Commendation Medal (5 awards)
Army Achievement Medal (2 awards)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal (2 awards)
Desert Shield/Storm Service Medal (3 Campaign Stars)
Kuwait Liberation Medal
Dean, Ph.D., Systems Engineering, Data Mining,
Best, Excellence, Professor, CEO, COO 4 Predictive Analytics, Statistics,
Multivariate Statistics, Statistical Learning, Top Secret, Colonel
5. Overseas Service Medal
Army Service Medal
Valorous Unit Citation
Meritorious Unit Citation
Parachutist Badge
Academic Honors
Omega Rho Honor Society, 2003
Valedictorian, Operations Research Military Applications Course, Phase II and I, 1994
Honor Graduate, Armor Basic Officer Leadership Course, 1986
Dean’s Honor Roll, United States Military Academy, 1983 - 1986
Patents and Copyrights
Copyright, Doctoral Dissertation, Support Vector Machine and Regression Feature
Selection with an Application towards Classification
Selected Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Halstead, John, “Recruiter Selection Model and Implementation Within the United States Army”,
IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics—Part C: Applications and Reviews, VOL.
39, NO. 1, January 2009, pages 93-100.
Halstead, John, “Support Vector Machine Feature Selection with an Application towards U.S.
Army Delayed Entry Program Losses”, Selected for Publication by the Military Operations
Research Society, Barchi Prize Candidate.
Refereed Conference Publications
Barker, Gouthro, Jarvis, Markham, Halstead, “Drill Sergeant Value and Prediction Model”, IEEE
Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, April 2008.
Halstead, John, “Systems Engineering Education for Humanities and Social Science Majors at
the United States Military Academy”, IEEE Educational Activities, Meeting the Growing Demand
for Engineers and their Educators, Munich, Germany, November 2007.
Grevious, Holland, Martin, Sinning, and Halstead, “Communicating the Opportunities of Military
Service to the Youth Market”, IEEE Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium,
April 2007.
Sullivan, Shane and Halstead, John, “Improved Ballistic Test and Evaluation Methodology”, IEEE
Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, April 2006.
Halstead, John and Brown, Donald, “Improving upon Logistic Regression to Predict United States
Army Delayed Entry Program Losses”, IEEE Systems and Information Engineering Design
Symposium, Data mining and Database Applications Track, April 2004. Publication won the best
paper award.
Dean, Ph.D., Systems Engineering, Data Mining,
Best, Excellence, Professor, CEO, COO 5 Predictive Analytics, Statistics,
Multivariate Statistics, Statistical Learning, Top Secret, Colonel
6. Conference Proceedings
Halstead, John, Recruiter Selection Model, presented at INFORMS, 2006.
Halstead, John, Support Vector Machine Feature Selection with a Recursive Kernel Criterion,
presented at Military Operations Research Society, 2006.
Halstead, John, Support Vector Machine Feature Selection with an Application towards U.S.
Army Delayed Entry Program Losses, presented at Military Operations Research Society, 2006.
Halstead, John, Support Vector Machine Feature Selection with an Application towards United
States Army Delayed Entry Program Losses, Joint Accessions Research Consortium, 2005
Halstead, John, Intelligent Preparation of the Market (IPM) for Target Marketing, presented at
Military Operations Research Society, 2000.
Technical Reports
Technical Report given to the Commanding General and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations,
United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, The New Revolution in Army Learning,
2010.
Operations Research Center of Excellence Technical Report given to the United States Army
Recruiting Command, Army Opportunity Communication Model, 2007.
Operations Research Center of Excellence Technical Report given to United States Army
Accessions Command, Recruiter Selection Model, 2006.
Operations Research Center of Excellence Technical Report given to United States Army PEO
Soldier, Improved Ballistic Test and Evaluation Methodology, coauthored with Captain Shane
Sullivan, 2006.
Technical Report given to United States Army Accessions Command, Establishing Near-Optimal
Controls to Reduce Delayed Entry Training Losses in the United States Army, coauthored with
Dr. Donald E. Brown, 2005.
Web Publications
Halstead, John Brantley, The National Security Agency’s Data Mining Effort, The Institute for End
Users Computing, Public Policy Analysis (IEUC-2006-01, IEUC-PPA-01), June 2006
Invited Speaker (last five years)
Invited Speaker, Capstone Speech, Senior Army Leader Training Management Course, Fort
Monroe, Virginia, Class 10-03
Invited Speaker, Capstone Speech, Senior Army Leader Training Management Course, Fort
Monroe, Virginia, Class 10-02
Invited Speaker, Capstone Speech, Senior Army Leader Training Management Course, Fort
Monroe, Virginia, Class 10-01
Dean, Ph.D., Systems Engineering, Data Mining,
Best, Excellence, Professor, CEO, COO 6 Predictive Analytics, Statistics,
Multivariate Statistics, Statistical Learning, Top Secret, Colonel
7. Invited Speaker, Capstone Speech, Senior Army Leader Training Management Course, Fort
Monroe, Virginia, Class 09-02
Invited Speaker, IEEE Educational Activities, Munich, Germany, 2007
Professional Services (last five years)
Representative, United States Military Academy Engineering and Technology Goal
Committee, 2006 – 2008
Officer Representative, United States Military Academy Protestant Sunday School
Teachers, 2006 – 2008
Deputy Officer Representative, United States Military Academy, Office of Intercollegiate
Activities, Men’s Varsity Lacrosse, 2006 – 2008
Websites
http://www.GoPredictiveAnalytics.com
http://web.me.com/johnhalstead/Site/Home.html
Professional Societies
Member, IEEE
Member, Military Officers Association of America
United States Security Clearance
Top Secret
Dean, Ph.D., Systems Engineering, Data Mining,
Best, Excellence, Professor, CEO, COO 7 Predictive Analytics, Statistics,
Multivariate Statistics, Statistical Learning, Top Secret, Colonel