Michael A. Erskine

Dr. Michael A. Erskine is an Associate Professor at the Jones College of Business, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), specializing in the Department of Information Systems and Analytics. His roles include teaching Web Development and Project Management, advising student organizations, and leading research in spatial decision support systems, disaster management, and geospatial analytics. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Information Systems from the University of Colorado Denver (2013), with prior roles as Director of the Educational Technology Center at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Education:

• PhD, Computer Science and Information Systems, University of Colorado Denver (2013)
• MS, University of Colorado Denver (2007)
• BS, Metropolitan State University of Denver (2004)

Research Interests: Focuses on disaster management, geospatial analytics, educational technology, and IT governance. His work explores spatial decision support systems, technology adoption in emergencies, and the impact of instructional technologies on learning. Recent projects include frameworks for emergency response systems (EDIT) and consumer acceptance of autonomous vehicles.

Awards:

• AMCIS 2022 Outstanding Reviewer
• State Farm Outstanding Professor (2021)
• MTSU Student Organizations Advisor of the Year (2020)
• E. W. “Wink” Midgett Distinguished Teaching Award (2019)

Advising & Service: Serves as Chair of MTSU’s Undergraduate Curriculum and Assurance of Learning Committees. Advises student chapters and co-founded Developing Minds Software, a tool for special needs educators. Actively involved in DEI initiatives, integrating diverse perspectives into teaching and research.

Labs & Teams: Leads collaborations in geospatial decision-making and disaster response systems, often involving interdisciplinary and international teams. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as cloud computing adoption studies and policy development for educational technology.