Jason Dude Lively

Dr. Jason Dude Lively serves as a Professor in the School of Arts and Humanities at Missouri Valley College, teaching remotely from Texas with over 25 years of experience in digital education and industry applications.

His research focuses on the intersection of technology and creative expression, with core interests including:

• Digital Media
• Web Design
• Graphic Design
• Interactive Media
• Computer Information Systems
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Digital Art
• Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Lively integrates emerging technologies like AI, VR, and AR into hands-on curricula to develop students' technical proficiency and power skills including creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving. As an exhibited digital and mixed-media artist, he mentors students in artistic development while leveraging professional experience as a former university webmaster, solar tech CIO, computer manufacturing production manager, and freelance designer to bridge academic concepts with real-world industry demands.