John Michael Muraski

Dr. John Michael Muraski serves as an Assistant Professor of Information Systems in the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, leveraging 20 years of industry experience to bridge academic theory with practical business applications. His role encompasses teaching, research, and active service within the university community including chairing the COB Undergraduate Program Committee.

His academic credentials demonstrate progressive expertise in business disciplines:

• DBA from University of Wisconsin Whitewater (2018)
• MBA from University of Wisconsin Whitewater (2013)
• MS from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (2002)
• BA from University of Wisconsin Green Bay (1996)

Dr. Muraski's research program centers on critical intersections of technology and human systems. He investigates organizational technology adoption dynamics, specifically how software characteristics affect employee integration. His work addresses systemic barriers in technology career pathways for K-12 and college students, with recent emphasis on Generative AI's dual impact on business transformation and pedagogical innovation. This research directly informs his development of outreach initiatives like virtual IS conferences for high schoolers and mentorship programs targeting underrepresented groups.

His 15 publications (2015-2023) reveal an evolving scholarly trajectory from ERP system infusion studies to contemporary focus on talent pipeline development and AI integration. The body of work demonstrates consistent engagement with Information Systems education challenges, socio-cognitive factors in career selection, and collaborative ecosystem approaches to workforce development, with increasing attention to AI's role in business and education since 2022.

Recognition for his contributions includes:

• College of Business Outstanding Faculty Award (2021)
• Dean's Excellence Award (2020)

Dr. Muraski actively mentors students through initiatives like the Hmong Student Mentorship program and serves as a committee chair driving curriculum development. His professional presentations on the C*CUBE toolkit highlight strategic partnerships with organizations like VenterWell and APLU to strengthen university roles in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Current projects examine AI's societal implications through demonstrations for community groups including the Green Lake Democratic Party.

He leads collaborative efforts such as the C*CUBE initiative presented at national conferences (USASBE, NACCE), building cross-institutional networks to address IT talent shortages while exploring Generative AI's transformative potential in business processes and classroom instruction through the UW Learning Technology Development Council.