Magazine update — May 2011 [Note from the Editor-in-Chief]

Since it was exactly one year ago that Nim and I completed the EiC transition process, it seemed appropriate to provide an update on the status of the magazine. Even with the excellent mentorship from Nim, there has been a steep learning curve. During this time, there have also been three significant Communications Society initiatives that directly affected the magazine. I would like to first evaluate the progress of the magazine relative to goals that I had outlined in January 2010, then thank some of the people who have been supporting the magazine, and finally briefly explain the motivations and impact of the new initiatives. The implementation of two of these initiatives will be explained in a subsequent editorial.