Design Science Newsletter September 2005 - Issue #2 The Design Science Newsletter provides the latest information about Design Science and its unique products for math and science publishing, web development, and education. If you are viewing the newsletter in your email program and would prefer to read it with your web browser, click here.   TABLE of CONTENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS [1]  MathFlow 1.5 Released [2]  MathType for Mac 5.1, Ready for Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger) [3]  DSI Receives Second NSF Grant for Math Accessibility [4]  Design Science Expands, Relocates Worldwide Headquarters RECENT PUBLICATIONS [5]  "Importance of MathML to Mathematics Communication" [6]  "Myriad of Uses for MathML" [7]  "Advanced Techniques for Using MathType with FrontPage" [8]  "Using MathType with Blackboard" TIPS, TRICKS & TECHNOTES [9]  MathType Guide for Physically Disabled [10] Configuring MathPlayer 2.0 for IE 6 & Windows XP Security Pack 2 [11] Seeing Equations Displayed as Empty or Shaded Boxes in Microsoft Word? CAREERS WITH DESIGN SCIENCE [12] VP of Finance & Operations [13] Software Engineers & Architects [14] Software Support Representatives [15] Product Manager [16] Marketing Writer EVENTS & TRAINING [17] XyUser Group Fall Meeting; Sept 11-14, 2005; San Diego, CA [18] NCTM Regional Meeting; Oct 6-8, 2005; Hartford, CT [19] ACM SIGACCESS Conference; Oct 9-12, 2005; Baltimore, MD [20] NCTM Regional Meeting; Oct 20-21, 2005; Birmingham, AL ABOUT THE DESIGN SCIENCE NEWSLETTER     ANNOUNCEMENTS [1] MathFlow 1.5 Released Version 1.5 of the MathFlow line of MathML publishing workflow components has been released. A major feature of this new release is the ability to work with XyEnterprise's XML Professional Publisher (XPP 7.3). more > [2] MathType for Mac 5.1, Ready for Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger) MathType 5.1 for Mac is compatible with Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger).  MathType for Mac users are recommended to upgrade to 5.1 as they upgrade to Tiger. more > [3] DSI Receives Second NSF Grant for Math Accessibility Design Science received a phase 2 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop technology to make mathematics accessible in MS Word documents, Adobe PDF documents, and web pages. more > [4] Design Science Expands, Relocates Worldwide Headquarters After nearly two decades in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach, Design Science has relocated its world wide headquarters to downtown Long Beach. more >   (top)   RECENT PUBLICATIONS [5] "Importance of MathML to Mathematics Communication" Written by Dr. Robert Miner, Dir. of New Product Development, this article was published in the American Mathematical Society's Notices, and discusses the importance of MathML to communication in the field of mathematics. more > [6] "Myriad of Uses for MathML" All kinds of enterprises are using XML to save money by better organizing and reusing valuable data.  Learn more about how they have streamlined their editorial and publishing workflows in this article by Dr. Robert Miner. more > [7] "Advanced Techniques for Using MathType with FrontPage" Part two in a two-part series, this article by Bob Mathews of Design Science focuses on using MathType with FrontPage to create technical web documents. more > [8] "Using MathType with Blackboard" MathType 5 can be used to create Web pages that may be uploaded into a Blackboard course. This tutorial explains the steps required. more >   (top)   TIPS, TRICKS & TECHNOTES [9] MathType Guide for Physically Disabled This TechNote describes how MathType can be used to allow low vision and/or physically disabled students to share the same exam materials as mainstream students. more > [10] Configuring MathPlayer 2.0 for IE 6 & Windows XP Security Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 includes many new security enhancements, some of which can cause security warnings when reading MathML pages with MathPlayer plug-in. more > [11] Seeing Equations Displayed as Empty or Shaded Boxes in Microsoft Word? MathType equations in Microsoft Word may be replaced with empty boxes or appear in gray-shaded boxes.  A simple change to your Word preferences can fix this problem. more >   (top)   CAREERS WITH DESIGN SCIENCE [12] VP of Finance & Operations The right candidate is a motivated individual with a strong attention to detail, well-developed management skills and financial acumen to provide strategic direction and execution in the areas of Finance, Operations and Human Resource Management. more > [13] Software Engineers & Architects Several senior software engineers & architects are needed. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of commercial development experience spanning the complete product lifecycle. more > [14] Software Support Representatives There is an immediate opportunity for an energetic, customer-oriented software support representative in the Long Beach area. more > [15] Product Manager This position will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of product line visions and strategies.  Candidates with a passion for innovation and 3-5 years product marketing are sought.  more > [16] Marketing Writer An opportunity exists for a self-motivated, experienced marketing writer to help create clear, compelling, and effective marketing material. Demonstrated knowledge of the education or publishing software markets is a plus. more >   (top)   EVENTS & TRAINING [17] XyUser Group Fall Meeting; Sept 11-14, 2005; San Diego, CA Drop by the Design Science information table. Be sure to attend the session "MathML -- Recent Advances and Future Opportunities," presented by Bob Mathews. more > [18] NCTM Regional Meeting; Oct 6-8, 2005; Hartford, CT Visit the design science booth for a chance to win a free copy of MathType. Don't miss Bob Mathews session,  "Tips & Tricks for the Equation Editor or MathType User." more > [19] ACM SIGACCESS Conference; Oct 9-12, 2005; Baltimore, MD Neil Soiffer will be presenting an exciting demo on accessible mathematics in the Holiday Inn, Inner Harbor. more > [20] NCTM Regional Meeting; Oct 20-21, 2005; Birmingham, AL Be sure to come by the Design Science booth for chance to win MathType and visit Bob Mathews session, "Tips & Tricks for the Equation Editor or MathType User." more >   (top)   ABOUT THE DESIGN SCIENCE NEWSLETTER You have been subscribed to this newsletter because you asked Design Science to send you announcements (during a conference, on our website, or elsewhere) or because you purchased a Design Science product. Your feedback is always appreciated! Send comments to news@dessci.com, or just reply to this email. 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