About
Catherine Dwyer is a Professor at Pace University's Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, with a focus on the Department of Information Technology. She coordinates the Lubin AACSB Accreditation and has developed interdisciplinary programs like the Masters in Social Media and Mobile Marketing and the course 'Computers and the Surveillance Society'.
- PhD in Information Systems, New Jersey Institute of Technology (2008)
- MS in Computer Science, Pace University (1996)
- MA in Music, Manhattan School of Music (1984)
- BA in Political Science, Fordham University (1979)
Her research explores Online Privacy and the Law, Governance Mechanisms for AI, and Green Information Systems. She investigates intersections between Cybersecurity, accounting, and social media, while advocating for digital literacy and equity-centered design in technology.
Her recent work examines contextual integrity in accounting standards, AI and cybersecurity applications in finance, and digital literacy for accounting professionals. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to privacy frameworks, data ethics, and technological problem-solving.
- 2020 Electronic Markets Service Award
- 2019 Kenan Award for Teaching Excellence
- 2013 Association for Information Systems Best Paper Award
- 1979 Phi Beta Kappa
Dr. Dwyer contributes to academic service as a committee member in organizations like the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). She has taught courses spanning computer programming, database systems, and cybersecurity ethics, while securing grants for projects like the Humanities, Art, and Computing (HAC) minor and NEH Connections Grant (2024-2026).
