David E. Goldberg is presently Associate Professor of Engineering Mechanics at the University of Alabama. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. As a graduate student at the University of Michigan, he spearheaded a successful project applying genetic algorithms and classifier systems to the control of natural gas pipelines. He has continued his research in genetic algorithms and classifier systems, and has had 12 years of consulting experience in industry and government and has published numerous articles and papers.