I would like to give thanks to GOD. Without him nothing would be possible. Special Thanks to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Department of Energy, and Fayetteville State University for giving me the opportunity to learn beyond the walls of a Computer Science and Mathematics. My knowledge and respect for the field of Network Cluster and Computing has grown. I didn't really expect to learn much or enjoy doing this research once I received my research tasks, but over the course of the program I have learned a lot and I appreciate all the assistance and patience that was given to me by Mr. John Mugler, Mr. Thomas Naughton, Dr. Daniel Okunbor, Dr. Geffroy Vallee, and Dr. Stephen Scott.

Thank you to my roommates, Janel Brown and Jennifer Bennett for making my living experience unique. Its important to realize that different people can become compatible roommates. With tact, respect, care and an open mind firmly in place, my chances of developing a solid roommate relationship will increase dramatically. It's all part of the college experience and, done right, it can be one of the best parts.