As I assume the editorship of Automatome, I would like to recognize Anna Belle Leiserson for her past
service and leadership to the ASD-SIS. Anna Belle will still be an active member of the SIS, but is taking a
breather from Automatome. I would also like to thank Tom Fleming for agreeing to continue as Production
Editor. Since this is my first endeavor as editor, I hope everyone will be willing to send me constructive
criticism, and what is more important, articles! Remember, this is your newsletter, and as such, the
primary goal is to bring information and ideas to the SIS membership. In addition to submitting articles, if
anyone would like to become a regular columnist, now is your chance. Please, please, please, feel free to
send suggestions, comments, and especially articles to me for future issues at: gierloff@lclark.edu.