Harry J. Khamis is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics with a joint appointment in the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.  He received his B.S. degree in mathematics at Santa Clara University, and he received his M.S. degree in mathematics (1976) and his Ph.D. degree in statistics (1980) at Virginia Tech.  He has been at Wright State University since 1980 except for teaching, research, and consulting visiting positions at Uppsala, Umeå, and Dalarna Universities in Sweden.  Dr. Khamis has been Director of the Statistical Consulting Center at Wright State University since 1993.  Specializing in statistical methodology, especially categorical response models, goodness of fit tests, and the Cox regression model, Dr. Khamis has 80 authored or coauthored publications.  In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Khamis also consults extensively with researchers at the university as well as clients external to the university.  Major external clients include Astra-Arcus Pharmaceuticals, B.F. Goodrich, Cancer Prevention Institute, Carnation Co., Center for Election Integrity, Clinical Research Consultants, Community Blood Center, Genentech Inc., Isolab Inc., Kunesh Eye Surgery Center, Mandal Diabetes Research Institute, Nestle’s, Pharmacia-Upjohn Pharmaceuticals, and Sifo Marketing Research.