Michael Smith

Michael Smith is a Principal Lecturer in the Information Technology Management area at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. He teaches systems analysis and design, project management, information systems, and emerging technologies, and serves as a liaison between students, faculty, and the business community to promote employment and professional development opportunities.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management, Georgia Institute of Technology
• M.S. in Management, Georgia Institute of Technology
• B.S. in Information and Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology

His research focuses on information systems education, project management pedagogy, and case-based learning. He has published in leading journals such as Communications of the ACM, Journal of MIS, DATABASE for Advances in Information Systems, and European Journal of Operational Research. Though no recent articles are listed, his work consistently bridges academic instruction with real-world business applications, emphasizing practical learning and technology integration in management education.

Scientific Awards:

• CETL Undergraduate Educator Award (Spring 2015)
• Ernest Scheller Jr. Award (Spring 2021)

Michael Smith advises Greek and campus organizations and has served as a mentor for decades. He also contributes to professional service as Technical Editor of the Journal of Information Systems Education (JISE) and as Chief Technology Officer for the International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts, where he oversees IT infrastructure, website operations, and digital membership systems.

He is actively involved in academic and professional communities, with no indication of retirement or former status. His work emphasizes service excellence, educational innovation, and technology leadership in business education.