J. Scott Christianson

J. Scott Christianson is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Management Department and Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr., College of Business. He specializes in emerging technologies, project management, and educational innovation, with a focus on integrating AI, blockchain, and IoT into curricula. Christianson has held faculty roles since 2014 and previously owned Kaleidoscope Consulting (1998–2019), a firm specializing in videoconferencing solutions.

Education: MA in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University (1999) and BA in Biology from the University of Missouri (1991).

Research & Teaching: Develops courses on management information systems, entrepreneurial ventures, and digital transformation. His work emphasizes critical thinking about technologies like blockchain and AI, and he has authored textbooks and numerous articles on these topics.

Awards: Multiple teaching honors including the Raymond O’Brien Award (2017), Distance Learning Leadership Award (2009), and Top 20 Under 40 (2007). Recognized for contributions to edtech, including pioneering work in interactive television and videoconferencing.

Grants & Leadership: Secured grants for integrating clinical simulations into courses and improving project management education. Served on boards such as the State Technical College of Missouri and Boone County Industrial Development Authority. Active in community initiatives like broadband planning and K–12 technology advocacy.

Publications: Over 100 works, including books on certification, project management, and educational tech, plus peer-reviewed articles in vision science and computer security. Regular contributor to media discussions on AI, cryptocurrency, and digital ethics.