Tracy Ann Sykes

Dr. Tracy Ann Sykes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. Previously affiliated with the Research School of Business at The Australian National University, her academic career spans over a decade with a focus on technology adoption and social networks.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Statistics from University of Maryland, College Park; PhD in Information Systems from University of Arkansas.

Her research leverages social network theory to explore technology-centric phenomena, particularly in e-health, organizational technology diffusion, and ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) contexts in India. Her publications in top journals like Academy of Management Journal and MIS Quarterly highlight her expertise in enterprise systems, digital divide initiatives, and healthcare informatics.

Dr. Sykes has taught statistics, social networks, and systems analysis at all academic levels. She mentors PhD students, especially women, and serves as Senior Editor for Information Technology & People. Her awards include being the most productive assistant professor in IS-2 journals and inclusion in MIS Quarterly's most prolific authors list.

• Key Awards:
  • Most productive assistant professor in IS-2 journal publications
  • Tied for most productive in Financial Times and UT Dallas lists
  • MIS Quarterly most prolific authors list (2017)
  • Senior Editor for Information Technology & People
• Service Roles:
  • Chair of Information Systems Research and Strategic Planning committees
  • Active in conference AE roles and editorial reviews