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Dawn Laux serves as Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and Professor of Practice in the School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University. She concurrently holds the position of Division Head for Military Science and Technology and chairs the Purdue University Teaching Academy. With over 15 years of service since 2007, Dr. Laux teaches undergraduate information governance courses and has earned recognition including the Charles B. Murphy Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching (2019) and induction into Purdue's Book of Great Teachers (2023).
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Human Computer Interaction, Iowa State University (2014)
- MS in Management Information Systems, Iowa State University (2007)
- BS in Business Education and Office Administration, Ball State University (1994)
Dr. Laux's research centers on data governance, computer-supported collaborative learning, and student persistence in technology education. She investigates technology acceptance, recruitment of women and minorities into IT, database management, and information governance frameworks. Her work bridges educational theory with practical applications to enhance student engagement and diversity in computing fields.
Analysis of her publications (2011-2016) reveals consistent focus on educational technology interventions, particularly examining virtual communities for student persistence, diversity initiatives in computing, and classroom technology adoption. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of information systems, educational psychology, and social computing principles with practical applications in higher education settings.
Her distinguished recognition includes:
- Book of Great Teachers, Purdue University (2023)
- Academic Leadership Program Fellow, Big Ten Academic Alliance (2022-2023)
- Teaching Academy Member, Purdue University (2019)
- Charles B. Murphy Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching (2019)
- College of Technology Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award (2014-2015)
- Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship Award (2013-2014)
Bringing 10 years of pre-academic industry experience from Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union and Insight Communications, Dr. Laux integrates practical IT expertise into her teaching and leadership. Her administrative roles encompass academic program oversight and military technology education initiatives, supported by her active participation in the National Center for Women and Information Technology Academic Alliance since 2011.
As Division Head of Military Science and Technology, Dr. Laux leads specialized technology education programs while chairing the university-wide Teaching Academy to advance pedagogical excellence across Purdue's academic units.
