{"id":37,"date":"2017-01-01T08:14:12","date_gmt":"2017-01-01T14:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athirblog.wordpress.com\/curriculum-vitae\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T00:30:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T06:30:19","slug":"curriculum-vitae","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/athir.com\/?page_id=37","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum Vitae"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>EDUCATION:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Doctor of Philosophy<\/strong> in <a title=\"PhD in Technical Communication at IIT\" href=\"http:\/\/humansciences.iit.edu\/humanities\/programs\/graduate-programs\/phd-technical-communication-tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technical Communication<\/a><br \/>\nDissertation: <em>Information Visualization Techniques For Online Identity Presentation: A Multidimensional Approach\u00a0<\/em>| <a href=\"http:\/\/pqdtopen.proquest.com\/pubnum\/10174166.html?FMT=AI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PDF<br \/>\n<\/a>Advisor: <a href=\"http:\/\/libbyh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Libby Hemphill, PhD<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Illinois Institute of Technology\" href=\"http:\/\/www.iit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Illinois Institute of Technology<\/a>, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Master of Science<\/strong> in Computer Science, <a title=\"MS in Human-Computer Interaction at DePaul CDM\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdm.depaul.edu\/academics\/pages\/msinhuman-computerinteraction.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Human-Computer Interaction<\/a>\u00a0<em>(With Distinction)<\/em><br \/>\nAdvisor: Amber Settle, PhD<br \/>\n<a title=\"College of Computing and Digital Media\" href=\"http:\/\/cdm.depaul.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DePaul University \u2013 College of Computing and Digital Media<\/a>, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/csh.depaul.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/psychology-bs\/Pages\/default.aspx\"><strong>Bachelor of Science<\/strong><\/a> in <a href=\"http:\/\/csh.depaul.edu\/departments\/psychology\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Psychology<\/a>, Minor in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.depaul.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/majors\/Pages\/art-media-design.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Studio Art<\/a>, <em>(With Highest Honor)<\/em><br \/>\n<a title=\"DePaul University\" href=\"http:\/\/www.depaul.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DePaul University<\/a>, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n<p><strong>ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.harvard.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Harvard University Extension School<\/b><\/a>, Cambridge, MA<br \/>\n<em>Instructor<\/em> of Digital Media in Computer Science, Engineering, and Math (8\/2016 \u2013 Present)<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ccc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City Colleges of Chicago<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/hwc.ccc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harold Washington<\/a><\/strong>, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Professor<\/em> of Computing and Information Communication Technology (CICT), Computer Information Systems (CIS), and Software Development (8\/2022 \u2013 Present)<\/li>\n<li><em>Associate Professor<\/em> of Computer Information Systems (8\/2010 \u2013 Present)<\/li>\n<li><em>Assistant Professor<\/em> (Tenured) of Computer Information Systems (8\/2006 \u2013 8\/2010)<\/li>\n<li><em>Instructor <\/em>(Tenure-Track) of Computer Information Systems (8\/2003 \u2013 8\/2006)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/cdm.depaul.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DePaul University \u2013 College of Computing and Digital Media<\/a>,<\/strong> Chicago, IL<br \/>\n<em>Lecturer<\/em> (1\/2002 \u2013 6\/2010)<\/p>\n<p><strong>ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"City Colleges of Chicago\" href=\"http:\/\/ccc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City Colleges of Chicago<\/a><\/strong>, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Online Learning Support Coordinator<\/em>, Computer Information Systems, Harold Washington (8\/2021 \u2013 12\/2021)<\/li>\n<li><em>Dual-Credit\/Early College Program Coordinator<\/em>, Computer Information Systems, (1\/2019 \u2013 6\/2019)<\/li>\n<li><em>Academic Online Coordinator <\/em>(AOC) for District-Wide CIS in Online Learning (1\/2015 \u2013 8\/2021)<\/li>\n<li><em>Academic Coordinator<\/em>, Department of Computer Information Systems, Harold Washington College (8\/2009 \u2013 5\/2021)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PUBLICATIONS AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Refereed Publications and Book Reviews:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mahmud, A. (2022). Review of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefreelibrary.com\/Book+Review%3A+Digital+Identity%2C+Virtual+Borders+and+Social+Media%3A+A...-a0701336041\"><em>Digital Identity, Virtual Borders and Social Media: A Panacea for Migration <\/em><\/a><em>Governance?<\/em> edited by Emre Eren Korkmaz. <em>International Social Science Review<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Atkins L.C., Mahmud A. (2021) Informational Justice: Equity of Access, Implementation, and Interaction. In: Leal Filho W., Azul A.M., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A., \u00d6zuyar P.G., Wall T. (eds) <em>Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.<\/em> Springer, Cham.<\/p>\n<p>Mahmud, A., Hogan, M., Zeffiro, A., Hemphill, L. (2016). <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-3-319-59186-5_8\">Teaching students how (NOT) to lie, manipulate, and mislead, with information visualization<\/a>. In Matei, S.A., Jullien, N., Goggins, S. (Eds.) <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/book\/10.1007\/978-3-319-59186-5\"><em>Big data factories: Collaboration in virtual community data collection, repurposing, analysis, and dissemination<\/em><\/a>. New York: Springer Publishing Company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visualization:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kocurek, C. (2016). Digital cultural studies. The legacy of cultural studies and the future of digital humanities. In Koh, A. (Ed.) <em>Alternative histories of the digital humanities.<\/em> Brooklyn: Punctum Books.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Textbook:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mahmud, A. (2011). <em>Google Apps: Recharged.<\/em> CourseNotes. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning (formerly Course Technology Publishing).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Papers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2015, November).<em> CarrinaCongress: Information Visualization Techniques to Compare Online Identities of the Members of Congress<\/em>, Paper Presentation, Chicago Colloquium on Digital Humanities and Computer Science, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2012, September). <em>Computer Science Development <\/em>&amp; <em>Computer Science Courses, <\/em>IT Summit at Google, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2012, April). <em>CS at City Colleges of Chicago,<\/em> Broadening Advanced Technological Education Connections (BATEC), Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p>(2012, March) <em>On Cloud 9 With Google Apps, <\/em>Course Technology \u2013 National Conference for Information Technology Educators, San Antonio, TX.<\/p>\n<p>(2012, February) <em>SAM, <\/em>Course Technology Forum \u2013 Midwest, Course Technology, Lombard, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2011, March) <em>Not Just a Search Engine: Using Google Apps in Your Classroom, <\/em>Course Technology \u2013 National Conference for Information Technology Educators<em>,<\/em> Orlando, FL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Panels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Accidental Academics: Atypical Paths to an Academic Career in Technology<\/em>, AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration in partnership with Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Houston, TX, September 26-28, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><em>Interactive Media: Teaching and Design Strategies That Beat the Buzz<\/em>, Broadcast Education Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV, April 22-26, 2017.<\/p>\n<p><em>Storytelling and UX Design: Information Visualization as Storytelling<\/em>, Broadcast Education Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV, April 12-17, 2016.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invited Talks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2015, November). <em>Information Visualization for the Online Identity Presentation of Public Figures,<\/em> Brown Bag Lecture Series, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2015, April). <em>Information Visualization: Making Numbers Clear, Convincing, and Aesthetically Pleasing,<\/em> Guest Speaker in Document Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2001, November) <em>Zero Users Give Zero Insights: And Other Words of Usability Wisdom,<\/em> DePaul University, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2011, July) <em>Shelly Cashman Series Pedagogy Webinar,<\/em> Course Technology\/Cengage Virtual Event, Course Technology, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Appearances:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2012, July) <a href=\"http:\/\/webprofessionals.org\/web-professional-educator-spotlight-athir-mahmud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Web Professional Educator Spotlight<\/em><\/a>. WebProfessionals.org. Original Interview Date: July 16, 2012.<\/p>\n<p>(2009, December) <em>Being an Arab-American in America, The Professors<\/em>, Chicago WYCC Television Roundtable Talk Show, Original Air Date: December 13, 2009.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GALLERY &amp; MUSEUM EXHIBITS, ARTISTIC RECOGNITION, AWARDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2013, May). <em>Facebook Torrit Grey Contest<\/em>, Winner, Gamblin Artist\u2019s Colors<\/p>\n<p>(2010, April-June). DePaul University Faculty Art Exhibition (Oil on Canvas: <em>Paradise Lost<\/em>, 2009)<\/p>\n<p>(2007, July). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonranch.org\/alumni-network\/\">Anderson Ranch Arts Center<\/a>, <em>Digital Plus Physical,<\/em> Snowmass Village, CO<\/p>\n<p>(2007, July). Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Catto Scholarship<\/p>\n<p>(2004, March). Women\u2019s History Month Faculty and Student Exhibition (Pencil on Paper: <em>Woman Unleashed<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>(2004). Designed logo for ComEd <em>100 Annual Achievements in Science Award Program<\/em> (Logo reproduced for junior high and high schools all across Illinois) | <a href=\"https:\/\/athir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ComEdFlyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(2001). DePaul University Juried Student Art Exhibition Winner (CD Cover: <em>The Evolution of Type Design<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>(1998, May). Phi Kappa Phi Creative Competition Winner (Pencil On Paper: <em>Still Life with Animal Skull)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>(1998). DePaul University Juried Student Art Exhibition Winner (Etching\/Intaglio: <em>gnitaeB A<\/em>; Pencil On Paper: <em>Still Life with Animal Skull)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>(1996). <a href=\"https:\/\/agris.fao.org\/agris-search\/search.do?recordID=US201300025400\">USDA Graphic Design Poster Seminar Winner<\/a>, <em>The Snacking Zone<\/em> (9.5 million flyers and 250,000 posters reproduced nationwide)<\/p>\n<p>(1995, July-August). Gallery 37, Senior Apprentice Artist, <em>Art in the Neighborhood Libraries<\/em>, Art Instruction<\/p>\n<p>(1994, July-August). Gallery 37, Senior Apprentice Artist, <em>Chicago: Past, Present, and Future<\/em>, Painting<\/p>\n<p>(1993, July-August). Gallery 37, Apprentice Artist, <em>Redesigning State Street<\/em>, Architecture<\/p>\n<p><strong>AWARDS &amp; HONORS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Media Week Chicago Scholarship, November 2015.<\/li>\n<li>One-semester Sabbatical, City Colleges of Chicago \u2013 Harold Washington College, Fall 2011.<\/li>\n<li>Graduate Research Assistantship and Tuition Waiver, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2011 \u2013 2013.<\/li>\n<li>Graduate Research Assistantship and Tuition Waiver, Human-Computer Interaction, DePaul University, 2000 \u2013 2002.<\/li>\n<li>Mayor\u2019s Leadership 2000 Scholarship\/Scholar, DePaul University, 1996 \u2013 1998.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR), 2017 \u2013 2018<\/li>\n<li>Broadcast Education Association (BEA), 2016 \u2013 2018<\/li>\n<li>Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2012 \u2013 Present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ACADEMIC SERVICE: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Presentations: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2018, October). <em>Technology and Human Rights: A Topical Approach Surrounding How Technology Influences Information, Privacy, Activism, Work, and Personal Data<\/em>, United Nations Day, United Nations Association of the United States of America, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2009, October). <em>Technology and Blended Learning in Computer Science, <\/em>Enhancing Student Learning: Integrating Technology &amp; Hybrid Learning in the Classroom, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2007, November). <em>Arab Contributions to American Culture<\/em>, Arab Heritage Month and HuMINIfestOH!, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2007, March). <em>Women in Religion<\/em>, Women\u2019s History Month, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2006, March). <em>Untangling the Child Development Web \u2013 Service Learning in a Web Design Course<\/em>, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conferences Organized:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arab-American Heritage Month, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, April 2022.<\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoCommentText\">Arab Heritage Month, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, November 2008.<\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoCommentText\">Arab Heritage Month, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, November 2007.<\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoCommentText\">Global Initiatives Chicago Conference, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, May 4, 2007.<\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoCommentText\">Arab Heritage Month, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, November 2006.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Panels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2010, March). <em>Curriculum Development Panel, Database Development: Oracle, <\/em>Curriculum Revitalization Initiative, Department of College and Career Preparation \u2013 Career and Technical Education, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2011, April).<em> Physics, Computer Science, and GIS Transfer Seminar Panel,<\/em> Transfer Seminar, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2007, April). <em>The Ethnic and Political Implications of Religion Panel<\/em>, Human Diversity Week, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2003, June). <em>Women in IT: Challenges and Triumphs<\/em>. DePaul University School of Computer Science, Telecommunications, and Information Systems, Chicago, IL. (<a href=\"http:\/\/wdat.is.depaul.edu\/newsroom\/year_2003\/1012.html\">Press release<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invited Talks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2014, October). <em>STEM: Taking the \u201cT\u201d to the Top!, <\/em>STEM Club Speaker Series, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2007, December 12). Guest Speaker, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Induction, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2012, April). <em>Text, Touch, Type \u2013 Techie Tools That Taunt, Titillate, and Tease, <\/em>Technology in Education Day 2012 (TiE), Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2010, August). <em>Using Social Media to Enhance Your Classroom Environment <\/em>(2 sessions)<em>, <\/em>City Colleges of Chicago District-Wide Faculty Development Week 2010, Malcolm X College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2010, April). <em>On Cloud 9: Ascend to A Higher Place with Google Docs, <\/em>Technology in Education Day, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2010, April). <em>Grading as a Thing of the Past \u2013 Using SAM for Assessment, Projects, and Training in Computing,<\/em> Technology in Education Day, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p>(2006, August). <em>Intellectual Property and Copyright Law with Respect to the Internet and Electronic\/Digital Material<\/em>, Faculty Development Seminar, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Service:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mentor \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/u\/1\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQlMpUcCBWVoaTk61073SRuhvkKP4SfFQ0PLw34jzm3--Tt31CLSGf99ovMWQNzj2D2fzz2L60G4Gg0\/pub\">Faculty-to-Faculty Online Mentoring<\/a>, Harvard University Extension School, 2020-Present.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Committees:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faculty Representative \u2013 Program Committee, Harold Washington College, 2016-Present.<\/li>\n<li>Elected Member \u2013 House of Delegates, Cook County College Teachers\u2019 Union, 2014-Present.<\/li>\n<li>Chair \u2013 Computer Information Systems Faculty Search Committee, Chicago, IL, 2010.<\/li>\n<li>Elected Member \u2013 Faculty Council, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, 2007 \u2013 2009.<\/li>\n<li>Member \u2013 Business Department Faculty Search Committee, 2008.<\/li>\n<li>Member \u2013 Business Department Faculty Search Committee, 2004.<\/li>\n<li>Member \u2013 Global Initiatives Chicago Committee (GIC) Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, 2006 \u2013 2008.<\/li>\n<li>CIS Representative \u2013 Curriculum Committee, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, 2004 \u2013 2009.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student Organizations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faculty Advisor \u2013 Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, 2010.<\/li>\n<li>Faculty Advisor \u2013 OASIS (Organization of Arab Students, Instructors, and Staff, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL, 2007-2011.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>COURSES TAUGHT:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Harvard Extension School<\/strong>, Cambridge, MA<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DGMD E-50: <em>Introduction to Visual Communication Design<\/em> (Graduate)<\/li>\n<li>DGMD E-52: <em>Logo Design &amp; Brand Identity<\/em> (Graduate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>City Colleges of Chicago<\/strong>, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CIS 101: <em>Computer Science 101<\/em> (Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<li>CIS 120: <em>Introduction to Computer Applications <\/em>(Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<li>CIS 181 (formerly 158): <em>Web Development I<\/em> (Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<li>CIS 281 (formerly 258): <em>Web Development II\/Basic Web Technologies<\/em> (Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<li>CIS 103: Introduction to Programming (Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<li>CIS 122: <em>Introduction Word Processing<\/em> (Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DePaul University College of Computing and Digital Media<\/strong>, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ISP 121: <em>Mathematical and Technological Literacy II<\/em> (Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<li>HCI 201: <em>Multimedia and the World Wide Web<\/em> (Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<li>HCI 270: <em>User-Centered Web Design<\/em> (formerly <em>Formatting Digital Pages I<\/em>) (Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<li>HCI 332: <em>User-Centered Web Development <\/em>(Graduate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROFESSIONAL, RESEARCH, &amp; CONSULTING EXPERIENCE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Illinois Institute of Technology<\/strong>, Chicago, IL<br \/>\nGraduate Research Assistant<\/em>, Technical Communication (8\/2011 \u2013 5\/2014)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), <\/strong>Chicago, IL<br \/>\nPortfolio Assessor,<\/em> Computer Science, Fine Arts, Photography, Design (9\/2012 \u2013 Present)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Course Technology\/Cengage Learning,<\/strong> Chicago, IL<br \/>\nTechnology Power User (TPU) (3\/2011 \u2013 3\/2016)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Loyola University Chicago,<\/strong> Chicago, IL<br \/>\n<em>Web Development Consultant (2005 \u2013 2006)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>American Bar Association,<\/strong> Chicago, IL<br \/>\nTechnology Coordinator,<\/em> Judicial Division\/Justice Center (8\/2002 \u2013 8\/2003)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>DePaul University,<\/strong> Chicago, IL<br \/>\nHCI Research Assistant,<\/em> Instructional Technology Development (10\/2000 \u2013 6\/2002)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,<\/strong> Chicago, IL<br \/>\nResearch Study Computer Programmer<\/em>, Psycho-Legal Studies <em>(7\/1998 \u2013 10\/2000)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>COMMUNITY SERVICE &amp; ACTIVITIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Invited Talks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alumni Inductor and Speaker, DePaul University College of Computing and Digital Media and the College of Communication Commencement Exercises, June 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Guest Speaker, Commencement, William J. Bogan High School, Chicago, IL, June 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Alumni Inductor and Speaker at DePaul University\u2019s School of Computing and Digital Media and the College of Communication Commencement Exercises, Chicago, IL, June 2009.<\/p>\n<p>Alumni Inductor and Speaker at DePaul University\u2019s School of Computing and Digital Media and the College of Communication Commencement Exercises, June 2008.<\/p>\n<p>Alumni Inductor and Speaker, DePaul University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement Exercises, June 2007.<\/p>\n<p>Alumni Inductor and Speaker at DePaul University\u2019s Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement Exercises, Chicago, IL June 2005.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Information Technology Field and What It Entails as a Professor<\/em>, Career Day, Acacia Academy High School, LaGrange, IL, May 2004.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Member, Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), Seattle, WA, 2022 \u2013 2023<\/li>\n<li>Founding Member, DePaul University Alumni Association Board, Chicago, IL, 2006 \u2013 2010<\/li>\n<li>President, DePaul University Young Alumni Association Board, Chicago, IL, 2004 \u2013 2006.<\/li>\n<li>Delegate at Inauguration of Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, 11<sup>th<\/sup> President of DePaul University, Chicago, IL, December 2004.<\/li>\n<li>Member, DePaul University Young Alumni Association Board, Chicago, IL, 2003 \u2013 2006.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Educational Outreach:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>P.L.A.I.D. 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