Vita -- David L. Syler,   Mathematics &
                                       Computer Science Department, TSU
Formal Education
    MA Computer Science, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1983
    MA Mathematics,     Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 1968
    BS Mathematics,       Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, 1966

Seminar Participant in
    NSF "Integrating Objects into Undergraduate CS/IS Curricula", Illinois State University, Summer 1996
    Chautauqua Course "C++ Programming", Dayton, Ohio, Summer 1995
    NSF "Mathematics as an Element in Culture, Mathematicians as Human Beings", University of Dayton, March 1995
    Chautauqua Course "Inexpensive Computer Interfacing" , Dayton, Ohio, Summer 1994
    NSF " Bringing the Industry View of Software Engineering to the Classroom ", IUPUI, Summer 1992
    Lilly " UNIX Shell Programming ", Washington, DC Summer 1987
    Intel " Programming INTEL's 8088/86 & CoProcessor ", Toronto, Canada, Summer 1986
    NSF Teaching Participant, Notre Dame, Summers of 1973-74

Positions                                                                                                                                               
   Department Chairman, MA/CS TSU 1992-present
   Instructor For IVYTech AreoSpace, "C Programming" ,   Ft. Wayne, In 1991
   Instructor For Philips Corporation, " C Programming ",   Auburn, Indiana, 1993
   Associate Professor MA/CS TSU 1984 - present
   Adjunct Instructor for "Computer Architecture",  Goshen College, 1992
   Continuing Education Instructor TSU, "MsDos Operating System & BASIC" , 1985-1987
   Assistant Professor MA/CS TSU 1972-1983
   Instructor Mathematics TSU 1968-1972
   Field Engineer for Pitometer Associates NY,NY summer of .. 69 London, Ontario, 70 Ottawa, Ontario, 
                                                         72 Hamilton, New York, 75 Flint Michigan, 76 Joliet, Illinoi
   Assistant Process Engineer, Belden Brick Co. Canton, Ohio, summer 1977

Software Systems Developed for                                                Home
    Mathematics Placement Exam Scoring, 1998
    Collegiate Cross Country Scoring 1987-present
    Church Charity Contributions Data Base System 1983-1992
    Community Running Events (Multi- Categories + Times) 1994-present 

Lilly Grants:
    New Course Development for " CS 293 UNIX Operating System", 1987
    New Course Development for " CS383 Computer Graphics " , 1986

Papers Presented:
   "Math-OnLine Help", March 1999, Mid West Academic Micro Conference, Lisle, Il
   "Mandelbrot Image Generation & Storage Considerations", April 1988, Mid West Academic 
                       Micro Conference , Indianapolis, In
   "Time Analysis of Sort Algorithms", April 1987, Mid West Academic 
                      Microcomputer Conference, Indianapolis, In. 
    "Hidden Line and Surface Routines", April 1983 Delivered to Ball State Faculty Seminar

Community Service
     Angola Carnegie Public Library Board Member 1983-1995, Treasurer 1989-95
     1st Congregational UCC Financial Secretary, 1981-1992                                                       HOME
  1st Congregational UCC Treasurer, July 2005 - present