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Concetta A DePaolo serves as Chair & Professor in the Marketing and Operations Department at Indiana State University's Scott College of Business. Holding a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Rutgers University (2001), she specializes in bridging analytics with business education through innovative teaching methodologies.
Her research spans Statistics Education, Business Analytics, and Educational Technology, with notable contributions including the STAT-MAPS learning platform and real-world case studies like Save the Vino and Disney World wait time analyses. She develops practical applications using Excel and Tableau for cost estimation, housing market visualization, and healthcare analytics.
Dr. DePaolo's scholarly impact is reflected in 25+ journal articles in publications like Journal of Statistics Education and British Journal of Educational Technology. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on making quantitative methods accessible through:
- Development of teaching datasets (Café Data series)
- Transactional distance research in online learning
- Word cloud applications for qualitative assessment
- Recurrent quiz systems for student engagement
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- Caleb Mills Distinguished Teaching Award (ISU's highest honor)
- Faculty Recognition Awards for Teaching Excellence (2021, 2016)
- Professing Excellence awards annually since 2019
- Journal Article Award from AECT-DDL (2015)
As an active grant recipient and committee leader, she directs resources toward educational innovation while mentoring through the Master Teacher Program. Her STAT-MAPS platform continues to evolve as a key resource for statistics educators, reflecting her commitment to open educational resources and practical analytics training.
