This issue marks the end of my term as Editor of Electronic AIR. I’ve had a long
association with the newsletter – three years as Associate Editor and three as Editor
– and it is hard to believe how the time has flown by!
This has been a wonderful opportunity to serve AIR. I have many people to thank
for making this such a positive experience: Meihua Zhai and Timothy Chow, previous
Editors, for their ongoing encouragement; Gayle Fink, who has been a warm-hearted
and reliable partner-in-arms over the last three years; the Publications Committee,
for their direction and good advice; the AIR Executive Office – in particular, Randy
Swing who has been an enthusiastic promoter of the newsletter, and Lisa Gwaltney
and Robbie Estevez who have provided ever-increasing support for the layout, production,
and distribution of the newsletter over the past year and a half (any improvements
in the look and user-friendliness of the newsletter are directly attributable to
their behind-the-scenes work). And, of course, I want to thank all who have contributed
to the newsletter in ways large and small – by being book reviewers, agreeing to
be interviewed for a Practitioner profile, suggesting Technical Tips and Parting
Thoughts, authoring occasional pieces, writing or judging limericks, sending in
feedback on features, or simply emailing to say you found something useful.
Gayle Fink now becomes the Editor and e-AIR will be in very good hands. She can
be contacted via e-mail at gfink@bowiestate.edu.
So, here is my shameless, unsolicited plug for taking advantage of the opportunities
for involvement the newsletter offers. E-AIR continually solicits reader input regarding
books to review, useful resources, practitioners to interview, and tips for presenting
data or working with technology. Share your good ideas! Agree to write or review
something! That way we can all benefit from the collective wisdom and practical
experience of our colleagues. And if the newsletter is not your thing, consider
other ways you might contribute. I certainly intend to be involved with AIR in other
roles. There is no better way to connect with colleagues from across the country
and beyond.
I look forward to crossing paths with you in future. Many thanks for your support!
Marne Einarson