Anne Denton, associate professor of computer science, has been named the James A. Meier Junior Professor. “She possesses a balanced academic record demonstrating excellence in teaching, research and service,” wrote Brian Slator, professor and department head, in a letter of nomination. “Within this record is a history of mentorship and student support on research projects.”

Slator noted Denton’s research interest in developing data mining techniques for diverse problems, her nearly 40 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications and her collaborations with colleagues. He also recognized her work with Governor’s Schools students and outreach efforts with five tribal colleges.

Denton earned her doctorate in physics at the University of Stuttgart and her master’s degree in computer science from NDSU. She joined the NDSU faculty as an assistant professor in 2003.

The professorship endowment is funded by James A. Meier, BS ’59, mathematics. He earned his chemistry doctorate in 1971 and an honorary doctorate from NDSU in 2007.