جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• History of the Book
• Early Print Culture
• Incunabula Studies
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Cristina Dondi serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Arts and Philosophy. Her academic work centers on the history of the book with specialized expertise in incunabula (15th-century printed books), early book trade networks, and digital humanities methodologies. She teaches the "History of the Book" course for Global Humanities students, delivering lectures in person at Rome's Faculty of Arts and Philosophy during the 2024-2025 academic year. Her research spans material evidence of early printed books, Venetian printing practices, Dante's textual circulation, and library transformations during religious secularization. She pioneers digital approaches through projects like 15cBOOKTRADE and CERL, developing visualization tools for historical book movement data and collaborative digital infrastructures. Her work bridges traditional book history with computational analysis, emphasizing how physical artifacts reveal cultural and commercial networks. Analysis of her 2021-2023 publications shows consistent integration of digital tools with historical scholarship, particularly regarding Italian incunabula circulation and MEI database applications. She frequently examines Venetian commercial practices, Dante's reception, and collaborative digital resource creation, demonstrating how visual analytics transforms understanding of pre-modern book economies. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were documented in the provided sources. Professor Dondi leads significant research initiatives including the 15cBOOKTRADE project and Consortium of European Research Libraries (CERL) collaborations, which involve multi-institutional teams developing digital ecosystems for book historical research. These projects generate scholarly publications, digital tools, and educational resources while securing substantial research funding for infrastructure development and international conferences. She actively shapes the CERL digital ecosystem and 15cBOOKTRADE project framework, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between historians, librarians, and computer scientists. Her current work focuses on expanding Material Evidence in Incunabula (MEI) applications and creating open-access platforms for analyzing early print culture across European collections.

Harvey Ballardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Systematics
• Phylogenetics
• Molecular Ecology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Harvey Ballard is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as the Internships Coordinator, Herbarium Director, and Curator of Vascular Plants at the Floyd Bartley Herbarium. His work bridges molecular biology, taxonomy, and conservation, with strong institutional ties to national botanical networks and research centers. Research Interests: Dr. Ballard’s research focuses on plant systematics, phylogenetics, molecular ecology, and conservation genetics. His lab investigates evolutionary processes in plants, particularly in the genus Viola and the family Violaceae. Using molecular tools such as microsatellites and next-generation sequencing, his team studies hybridization, polyploidy, and breeding systems like chasmogamy and cleistogamy. His work has broad implications for understanding species formation and plant diversity. Publications & Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on taxonomic revisions, phylogenetic analyses, and floristic contributions. The research spans new species descriptions, generic reclassifications, and molecular phylogenies, primarily in Violaceae and related families. The integration of traditional morphology with modern genomics underscores a multidisciplinary approach to plant systematics. Scientific Service & Recognition: Adjunct Faculty, Ohio State University Department of Horticulture and Crop Science Research Associate, Missouri Botanical Garden Research Associate, Carnegie Museum Member, BRAHMS Database System International Advisory Group Editorial Board, Acta Botanica Cracoviensia Program Director, U.S. Virtual Herbarium Database Network Member, Ohio Rare Plant Technical Advisory Committee Member, Ohio Flora Committee Violaceae Working Group, Species Plantarum Programme Advising and Grants: Dr. Ballard coordinates undergraduate internships and advising in plant biology. He led a National Science Foundation grant to digitize herbarium collections across Appalachian Ohio, creating a regional databasing and imaging network. He also engages in contract research with the U.S. National Arboretum for microsatellite development in ornamental shrubs. Laboratories and Teams: His lab collaborates with Dr. Sarah Wyatt on the genetic basis of mixed breeding systems in Viola . The team employs molecular techniques including ISSRs, microsatellites, and 454 shotgun sequencing. The Floyd Bartley Herbarium, under his curation, is a hub for botanical research and education, utilizing BRAHMS software for specimen management.

Thomas Stäckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Library Science
• Digitization of Early Printed Books
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Thomas Stäcker is a Part-time Professor for Digital Humanities at the Department of Information Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. He serves as Director of the University and State Library Darmstadt (since 2017) and Deputy Director of the Herzog August Library Wolfenbüttel (since 2009). His career spans roles as a librarian at Herzog August Bibliothek (since 1998) and Johannes a Lasco Library in Emden (1997-1998). Education: Master's degree in History of Philosophy and Latin (1991), doctorate (1994) from TU Braunschweig, University of Essex, and University of Osnabrück Research: Digital Humanities, digitization of early printed books, XML/TEI encoding, OCR technologies, and cultural heritage preservation Leadership: Key roles in major digitization projects (e.g., VD17, Dünnhaupt Digital) and digital library development His work bridges library science with scholarly research, emphasizing open access, digital editions, and metadata standards. He has authored/co-authored numerous monographs, including the 2015 'Grenzen und Möglichkeiten der Digital Humanities' and the 2016 Festschrift chapter on open access. Stäcker co-edited digital editions like Christoph Heidmann's Oratio de Bibliotheca Julia (2013) and maintained active engagement through blogs like 'dhd-blog.org' (2015 post on humanities research data).

Andrew Dunningمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medieval Studies
• Book History
• Digital Humanities
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Dr Andrew Dunning is the R.W. Hunt Curator of Medieval Manuscripts at the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, and a Hugh Price Fellow at Jesus College. He holds a BA from the University of Ottawa, followed by MA and PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on medieval manuscripts, book history, and digital scholarship, with a particular emphasis on Oxford’s manuscript heritage and the cult of Saint Frideswide. He collaborates internationally with institutions like the British Library and Cambridge University Library. Dr Dunning teaches medieval manuscripts and digital methods at the Weston Library, supervises postgraduate students in medieval studies and cultural heritage projects, and chairs the MSt examination in Medieval Studies. He leads digitization initiatives for Jesus College manuscripts via Digital Bodleian and directs the Medieval Libraries of Great Britain dataset. His work bridges traditional scholarship with computational tools, including open-source projects like Citation Style Language and Pandoc. Key roles include: R.W. Hunt Curator at Bodleian Library Hugh Price Fellow at Jesus College Co-supervisor of the AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award project on medieval chant and religious heritage Research interests span medieval book production, digital manuscript studies, and cultural heritage preservation. Recent projects include the forthcoming monograph Lives and Miracles of Saint Frideswide , funded grants from the British Academy and Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation, and editorial work on medieval Latin texts. His work emphasizes the intersection of material culture and textual transmission. Publications include critical editions of medieval works (e.g., Iohannis Scotti seu Eriugenae Carmina ) and articles on manuscript provenance, digital cataloging, and medieval liturgical practices. He actively contributes to scholarly communities through grants, fellowships, and open-access initiatives.

Philip Hiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Organization
• Knowledge Organization
• Metadata
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Philip Hider is a Professor in Information and Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University, where he leads research in the Libraries Research Group. His work focuses on information organization, metadata, and library science, with significant contributions to cataloging policy, knowledge organization, and library classification systems. He has conducted research for major institutions including the National Library Board of Singapore, National Library of Australia, State Library of Victoria, and Australian government's Office for Learning and Teaching. Hider's research expertise spans information organization, knowledge organization, metadata systems, information retrieval, and library science. His work examines the theoretical and practical applications of cataloging standards, bibliographic control, and knowledge organization systems across various contexts including academic libraries, public libraries, and digital environments. A significant portion of his recent work investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on library services, the evolution of genre classification systems, and the role of metadata in digital resource discovery. Hider's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with over 113 research outputs spanning from 1997 to 2025. His recent work shows a strong focus on practical applications of knowledge organization in contemporary library settings, with particular emphasis on Australian library contexts, public library services, and the challenges of cataloging emerging digital formats like YouTube videos. His research often employs comparative methodologies, examining differences between professional cataloging practices and social cataloging systems. Professor Hider serves as an active contributor to the library and information science field through his editorial work, including serving as Program Committee Chair for RAILS (Research Applications in Library and Information Science) and contributing to major journals in the field. His research group at Charles Sturt University focuses on key issues affecting library and information services, examining ways to improve library collections and understanding the evolving role of libraries in contemporary society.

Colin Higginsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Library and Information Science
• Cataloguing and Classification
• Ancient Philosophy
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Colin Higgins is a Research Fellow at St Catharine's College, University of Cambridge, serving as Librarian and Archivist since 2010. His academic background includes a BA in Philosophy from Trinity College Dublin, an MSc in Librarianship from the University of Wales, and a PhD in Ancient Philosophy from King’s College London. Librarian and Archivist, St Catharine’s College (2010–present) Custodian of the Works of Art Keeper of the College Muniments His research focuses on the history of bibliographic description and socio-cultural assumptions embedded in cataloguing standards and classification schemes. His work bridges library science with philosophical inquiry, particularly examining how ideological frameworks shape information organization. Key publications include a 2015 book on audiovisual collection management and articles analyzing the British Museum’s archival practices, the Library of Alexandria’s symbolic role, and ideological influences on classification systems like the Library of Congress.

Ute Pietruschkaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Graeco-Arabic transmission
• Christian Arabic literature
• Oriental manuscript studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ute Pietruschka (b. 1959) is a senior research fellow at the Academy of Sciences Göttingen and associate researcher in the Seminar für Arabistik/Islamwissenschaft, University of Göttingen. From 2001-2021 she taught as Lehrbeauftragte at the Oriental Institute, University of Halle, after earlier appointments at Queensland and Marburg. Her projects include the Corpus of Arabic and Syriac Gnomologia and the Union Catalogue of Oriental Manuscripts in Germany. Education & Career 1982 Diplom, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (Arabic & Christian-oriental languages) 1986 Dr. phil. Halle, thesis on Ethiopian transmission of Greek philosophical sayings 1985-1992 wiss. Mitarbeiterin / Oberassistentin, University of Halle 1992-1994 Lecturer, University of Queensland 1994-2001 Assistentin, University of Marburg 2001-2021 Lecturer, Oriental Institute, University of Halle 2012-2022 Senior researcher, Academy of Sciences Göttingen Research Interests Pietruschka investigates the circulation of Greek wisdom literature into Arabic, Syriac, Coptic and Ethiopic cultures. Using philological and Digital-Humanities methods she edits gnomologia, traces manuscript transmission, and studies the educational role of monasteries and schools in the Islamicate world. Additional interests include the representation of nomads in Syriac writing and the reuse of biblical material in Islamic adab. Publication Profile Recent articles cluster around three thrusts: (1) Edition and analysis of Greek-Arabic gnomologia and doxographies, showing how compilations like Ps.-Plutarch’s Placita served as textbooks; (2) Study of Christian Arabic and Syriac wisdom collections, especially the monastic Apophthegmata Patrum and their pedagogical Sitz im Leben; (3) Codicological surveys of Coptic and Karšūnī manuscripts, highlighting monasteries as intellectual hubs after the Islamic conquest. Projects & Grants Head, Corpus der arabischen und syrischen Gnomologien (since 2011, continuation planned 2023-) Co-leader (with Jürgen Tubach) DFG-SFB project “Das Bild des Nomaden in der syrischen Literatur” (2004-2008) Senior researcher, Union Catalogue of Oriental Manuscripts in Germany, Göttingen Academy (2012-2022) Teaching & Digital Humanities Together with Dr. Marco Büchler (Leipzig) she regularly offers courses on Digital Humanities applied to Semitic manuscript cultures, combining codicology, XML/TEI and network analysis.

• General and Social Pedagogy
• Cultural Heritage Education
• History of Pedagogy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marta Brunelli is an Associate Professor of General and Social Pedagogy at the Department of Education, Cultural Heritage and Tourism Sciences of the University of Macerata. She obtained the National Scientific Qualification for Full Professor in 2021 (valid until 2032) and serves as Deputy Director of the "Paolo & Ornella Ricca" School Museum. Her academic career includes editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the international journal "History of Education & Children's Literature" since 2006 and membership on the Steering Committee of the Documentation and Research Center on the History of School Books and Children's Literature (Ce.Sco.) since 2009. Her research focuses on using cultural heritage as an educational resource through designing interpretive communication and implementing educational products and participatory projects for children and families. These initiatives aim to meet social needs, promote cultural and tourism value of local areas, and enhance community identity. A specific research line examines historical and scholastic heritage and its application for educational innovation in compulsory and university education. She has been instrumental in developing cataloging standards for school heritage through her work with the ICCD as scientific advisor for the Marche Region. Professor Brunelli has led significant projects including the redesign and expansion of the School Museum (2021-2022), overseeing new exhibition layouts and visitor routes. Her scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with material culture of education, public history, and innovative museum pedagogy, with particular attention to educational objects, school heritage documentation, and the intersection of historical research with contemporary educational practices. Her publications demonstrate methodological innovation in studying school material culture through commercial catalogs and historical educational supplies. She has received competitive national grants, including the MIUR project "Repurposing and Redevelopment of the Spaces and Routes of the 'Paolo and Ornella Ricca' School Museum" in 2016. Professor Brunelli actively participates in international collaborations through Erasmus+ projects and has served as visiting professor at institutions including the University of Leipzig (February 2025), Ionian University of Corfu (May 2024), and Universidad Complutense of Madrid (February 2019), demonstrating her significant international presence in the field of educational history. Her leadership extends to professional organizations, where she contributes to the Commission for the Cataloguing of School Heritage established by SIPSE. She has played a key role in testing new cataloging standards created by the ICCD, shaping methodological approaches to educational heritage documentation. Her work consistently bridges academic research with practical applications in museum education and cultural heritage management, exemplifying the university's third mission of societal engagement through museum-based educational programs and community projects.

Nicola Carboniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ontological Modeling
• Cultural Heritage Data Management
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicola Carboni is an Assistant Professor at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois. His research bridges Ontological Modeling , Cultural Heritage Data Management , and Digital Humanities , focusing on formalizing knowledge structures for heritage objects and visual culture. Key Affiliations : School of Information Sciences (University of Illinois), Visual Contagions Project, CIDOC CRM research. Research Themes : Develops ontological frameworks for spatiotemporal data, cultural heritage documentation, and semantic modeling of art exhibitions. His Ontological Patterns methodology has advanced semantic web applications in cultural heritage, particularly through projects like the Buon Fresco Digital Atlas and Ethiopian Rock Church Documentation . Recent work explores Twentieth-Century Illustrated Periodicals and Art Reproduction Circulation using digital tools. Publications span Journal of Open Humanities Data , Artl@s Bulletin , and conferences like MTSR 2024 , emphasizing Knowledge Graphs , Visual Analysis , and Digital Preservation . Collaborates with researchers including B. Joyeux-Prunel, G. Bruseker, and L. de Luca.

Jacob Daltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tibetan Buddhism
• Tantric Buddhism
• Religious History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacob Dalton is the Khyentse Foundation Distinguished Professor in Tibetan Buddhism at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Group in Buddhist Studies and South & Southeast Asian Studies. His research focuses on tantric ritual, Nyingma religious history, and Dunhuang manuscripts. He has authored several influential books, including Conjuring the Buddha: Ritual Manuals in Early Tantric Buddhism (2023), and is currently working on projects exploring tantric Buddhism and Tibet's Great Perfection Heart Essence tradition. His research integrates textual analysis, historical context, and ritual practices to illuminate Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Notable works include studies on violence and liberation in Tibetan Buddhism and the history of Tibetan ritual practices. Dalton’s scholarship bridges manuscript studies with religious history, particularly through his work on Dunhuang texts and the Stein Collection. He holds no listed awards but is recognized for his contributions to Buddhist studies. His advising and grants focus on advancing research in tantric Buddhism and manuscript studies. Dalton’s academic presence includes affiliations with the South & Southeast Asian Studies program, enriching interdisciplinary dialogue.

• Archival Studies
• Records Management
• History
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Dr. Julie Brooks is a Lecturer in the School of History at University College Dublin (UCD), specializing in archives and records management. She holds a PhD from Durham University (2006) and an MA in Archives and Records Management from UCD (2008). Her roles include coordinating MA programs, professional certificate courses, and work placements. She has served as an Archives Assistant at Durham University, Project Archivist at the National Archives of Ireland (2008-2011), and temporary lecturer at UCD. Her research focuses on recordkeeping theory, digital records management, archival appraisal, and Irish history, particularly Presbyterian radicalism and the tenant right movement. She actively participates in professional organizations like the Archives and Records Association (UK/Ireland) and contributes to international standards via the ISO through Ireland's National Standards Authority. Teaching responsibilities include modules such as Archives and their Users , Records Management in Practice , and Archives Preservation . She collaborates with institutions like the National Archives of Ireland, UCD Digital Library, and the Guinness Archive to enhance practical learning. Research Highlights : Investigates Irish administrative documentation of convict transportation (19th century), digital recordkeeping challenges, and the role of archives in accountability. Awards : Recipient of the Lisa McElhinney Student Bursary Award (2008). Professional Engagement : Committee member of the Information and Records Management Society, contributor to ISO standards, and advocate for ethical recordkeeping practices. Her work bridges historical scholarship with modern archival challenges, emphasizing the preservation and accessibility of both physical and digital records.

• Roman Drama
• Senecan Tragedy
• Neronian Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erica Bexley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. Her research focuses on Roman drama, particularly Senecan tragedy and Neronian literature, with a special interest in performance theory and textual interpretation. She holds a collaborative role in editing Roman Law and Latin Literature and has authored a monograph, Seneca's Characters , exploring fictional identity in Senecan plays. Her work bridges ancient literature with modern theoretical frameworks, examining themes like autonomy, exemplarity, and legal humanities. Education: Australia and U.S. (exact institutions unspecified) Previous Affiliations: University of Cambridge, Swansea University Research Interests: Roman Tragedy/Comedy, Stoic Philosophy, Neronian Age, Ancient Performance Culture Her outreach programs include school lectures on Seneca’s multifaceted role as philosopher, dramatist, and statesman, and the cultural dynamics of Neronian Rome. She advises graduate students in Latin literature and collaborates on projects analyzing Seneca’s influence on political theory across eras. Key publications include Seneca's Characters (2022) and edited volumes on Roman law-literature intersections. Her research spans Seneca’s Apocolocyntosis, Lucan’s Pharsalia, and the Octavia’s historical reenactments, with recent work on Plautus’ tragic afterlife.

Federica Rossiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Russian art and architecture in relation to western Europe
• The classical tradition in Russia
• Architectonic and urban transformations in Moscow
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Federica Rossi is an Associate Scholar at the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz, Max Planck Institute, where she has been conducting research since 2015. She serves as an academic collaborator in Professor Gerhard Wolf's department and also holds a position as an SNSF (Swiss National Science Foundation) academic collaborator at the Archivio del Moderno in Lugano. Her institutional affiliations reflect her transnational academic trajectory spanning Italian, Swiss, and Russian cultural institutions. Dr. Rossi's research focuses on Russian art and architecture in relation to Western Europe from the 15th to 20th centuries, with particular attention to the classical tradition in Russia, architectural transformations in Moscow, Palladianism, and the work of Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Her scholarly interests extend to multilingual lexica of cultural heritage, Russian travel literature, linguistic analysis of translated art treatises, and comparative approaches to cultural heritage preservation between Europe and the Russian Federation. Her recent research projects include 'The future is our only goal': Soviet Imaginaire and the Past, which examines the complex relationship between heritage destruction and conservation in post-revolutionary Russia, and 'Il Rinascimento importato. Firenze e la nuova architettura russa (XV–XVI)', which investigates Florence's role in the translatio imperii from Constantinople to Moscow and the reception of Italian Renaissance architecture in Russia. Among her notable achievements are the 'Pinax d'Argento' national research prize and the 'James Ackerman' international prize for history of architecture (both 2008), a Medal 'For contribution' from the Russian Ministry of Culture (2016), and recognition from the Society for the Study of the Russian Villa (2017). She received nominations for Exhibition of the Year 2016 and Book of the Year 2017 for her work on the Piranesi exhibition and catalogue. Dr. Rossi has managed significant research and exhibition projects, including the historical analysis of Moscow's Volchonka quarter and the conception of the 'Piranesi before and after' exhibition at the Pushkin State Museum. She has organized numerous international conferences addressing topics ranging from industrial heritage conservation to the architectural reconstruction of Moscow after the 1812 fire. Her academic work bridges art history, architectural studies, cultural transfer, and linguistic analysis, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complex artistic and architectural exchanges between Russia and Western Europe across centuries.

• Renaissance History
• Medieval Studies
• Palaeography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr David Rundle is a Senior Lecturer in Latin and Palaeography at the University of Kent’s Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS), where he also served as Acting Co-Director during 2022/23. Based at Rutherford College, his research focuses on manuscript studies, the history of the book, and Renaissance intellectual culture, particularly the circulation of ideas across Europe. He teaches palaeography and Latin to MA students and supports PhD researchers in these areas, while also contributing to undergraduate history teaching. Education: All degrees from Christ Church, Oxford, including a DPhil. Notable projects include co-authoring the Descriptive Catalogue of the Western Manuscripts at Christ Church, Oxford (2017) and work on Magdalen College manuscripts with Prof. Ralph Hanna. His 2019 monograph The Renaissance Reform of the Book and Britain explores English Quattrocento cultural dynamics. Research interests emphasize manuscripts as evidence for early European intellectual networks, the political impact of ideas, and the role of books in pre-modern societies. Awards include grants from the British Academy and Paul Mellon Centre, plus a 2018 Houghton Library fellowship. Professional roles include Managing Editor of Medium Ævum and co-convenor of London Manuscript Studies seminars. Key contributions include studies on manuscript ownership (e.g., Andrew Holes), humanist textual practices, and the interplay between civic identity and religious reform in late medieval England. Upcoming projects include a monograph on Italian Renaissance humanism’s English engagements.

Amelia Mowryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Metadata
• Digital Libraries
• Information Systems and Technologies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amelia Mowry is a Lecturer at the School of Information, San José State University, where she teaches INFO 246 – Information Technology Tools and Applications - Advanced with a focus on XML. She is also the Metadata and Discovery Services Librarian at Wayne State University Library System in Detroit, Michigan, a role she has held since 2012. Her educational background includes an MS in Information Science from the University of Michigan (2012). Amelia's research and teaching interests span a broad range of topics in library and information science, with a strong emphasis on metadata , digital libraries , information systems , and data analytics . She focuses on the discoverability of digital materials and explores the intersection between metadata and data science. Her work also includes descriptive cataloguing (AACR), semantic web technologies, and the organization and classification of information. She is actively involved with the Michigan hub of the Digital Public Library of America, contributing to digital access and discovery initiatives. Her professional experience includes prior work as a University Library Associate at the University of Michigan Library (2011–2012). There are no scientific awards, publications, or student advisement details listed in the available information. Amelia contributes to curriculum development and instruction in information technology applications, supporting the next generation of information professionals through her teaching at SJSU.