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Dirk Colbry is a faculty member in the newly formed Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering at Michigan State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and his primary research areas include machine vision and pattern recognition, with a specialization in scientific imaging. Colbry's work also focuses on computational education and high performance computing. Between 2009 and 2015, he worked at the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research as a computational consultant and Director of the High Performance Computing Center. He collaborates with scientists across multiple disciplines including Engineering, Toxicology, Plant and Soil Sciences, Zoology, Mathematics, Statistics, and Biology. Recent projects include research in Image Phenomics, the development of a commercially-viable large-scale cloud-based image pathology tool, and methods for measuring carbon stored in soil. In addition to his research activities, Colbry has taught a range of courses, including communication and "soft" skills, an introduction to computational modeling, microprocessors, artificial intelligence, scientific image analysis, compilers, exascale programming, and programming algorithm analysis. Notable courses he has taught include CMSE 495: Experiential Learning in Data Science and CMSE 499: Independent Study in CMSE.
Department of Psychology