Judy Wynekoop

Judy Wynekoop is a Professor in the Department of Information Systems, Analytics & Supply Chain at Florida Gulf Coast University's Lutgert College of Business. With a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Georgia State University (1991) and prior experience as a federal criminal investigator and retail internal auditor, she bridges technical, legal, and educational domains in her academic work.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Information Systems, Georgia State University (1991)

Her research spans three interconnected domains: impacts of information technologies on organizational performance, individual/team dynamics in technology development, and innovative pedagogical approaches for computing education. Recent work focuses on critical thinking skill development in IS curricula, examining gaps between educational outcomes and industry expectations through empirical studies of student performance and curriculum efficacy. She also investigates auditing practices in digital environments and cyber law intersections, notably pioneering research on "twibel" (Twitter libel) and anonymous online defamation.

Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals a methodological shift toward mixed-methods educational research, combining quantitative assessment of critical thinking metrics with qualitative analysis of student experiences. This work demonstrates consistent focus on transferable skill development while adapting to emerging challenges like social media governance and AI-integrated learning environments.

Scientific Awards:

No scientific awards were documented in available sources.

Professor Wynekoop's advising impact is evidenced through her extensive publication record on student skill development, though specific advisee names aren't publicly listed. Her research demonstrates sustained grant-worthy inquiry across three decades, particularly in NSF-relevant areas of computing education and cybersecurity awareness, though specific funding sources aren't detailed in public profiles.

No dedicated research labs or formal research teams are mentioned in available materials, though her collaborative publications suggest ongoing partnerships with accounting educators and legal scholars on interdisciplinary projects.