Laurie Patterson

Educator, Mentor, Administrator, Writer.

Dr. Laurie J Patterson is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and the Program in Information Technology. She is also the Associate Dean for the College of Science and Engineering Academic Affairs and Curriculum at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

She received her Ed.D. degree in Computing and Information Technology from Nova Southeastern University. Her M.Ed. in computer training and development, B.A. in Biology, and her Associate of Liberal Arts (A.L.A.) from the University of Minnesota.

Her research has focused on technology, education, gender, and the music and lyrics of the Tin Pan Alley era. She has served as a Co-Pi on grants from NSF and the DoD, focusing on women in academia or cybersecurity education.

Education

Ed.D. in Computing and Information Technology, Nova Southeastern University.
M.Ed. in Computer Training and Development, University of Minnesota.
B.A. in Biology, University of Minnesota.
A.L.A. in general studies (Associate of Liberal Arts), University of Minnesota.

Specialization in Teaching

Program Development:
MS in Data Science (interdisciplinary, Professional Science Masters)
BA in Digital Arts (interdisciplinary)
BS in Information Technology (interdisciplinary)
BS in Cybersecurity (interdisciplinary)
Music Technology Minor (interdisciplinary), AY 2015-2016
Information Technology Minor (interdisciplinary). AY 2005-2006

Research Interests

Research has included technology education, gender and technology, leadership, text messaging, and the arts and media. The latter has resulted in artistic presentations and publication on the music and lyrics from the Great American Songbook era.

Professional Service

Association for Computing Machinery
Special Interest Group Computer Science Education, Executive Board Member at Large (2015 – )
National Science Foundation
Panel Reviewer for National Science Foundation SBIR and STTR Programs
Advanced Career Mentoring Workshop (CAPP)
Women in Cybersecurity (2019 - )
Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (2014 – 2017)
Executive Board Secretary Southeastern Region (2016 – 2017)

Community Engagement

Conference Chair, Carolinas Women in Computing Conference an ACM Event, April 2022
Information Technology Advisory Committee, Lenoir Community College, Kinston NC (2021 – 2022)
Information Technology Advisory Committee, Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington NC (2018 – )
Cape Fear Women in Tech.
E.A. Laney High School Project Mentor, Wilmington NC (2016)
Computer Technology Integration Committee, Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington NC (2015 – 2018; 2018 – 2021)
Cape Fear Garden Club, Wilmington NC (2015 – 2021)
Cucalorus CONNECT, Judge for innovateHER (November 13, 2015)
Laney High School Project Mentor, Wilmington NC (2014)
North Brunswick High School Project Mentor, Wilmington NC (2011 – 2012)
Ashley High School Project Evaluator, Wilmington NC (2007)
WebMaster, The Parenting Place of the Exchange Clubs of Wilmington NC (2002 – 2007)
WebMaster, Richmond Cluster, Programs in Higher Education and Leadership, Nova Southeastern University (1999 – 2004)
DREAMS of Wilmington (1996 – 1997)

Honors & Awards

Recognized by graduating seniors for making a difference (Spring 2004 through Spring 2024)
Nominee, YWCA Lower Cape Fear Women of Achievement in Education
Marquis Who's Who, Science Education (2009)
Nominated for “Outstanding Practicum” in Computer Information Technology, Nova Southeastern University (2004)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon, International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines (2003)
Greek Community Award for Outstanding Faculty Member, University of North Carolina Wilmington (2000)
Honors and International House Favorite Faculty Member, University of North Carolina Wilmington (1999)
Nominated by Department of Computer Science Chair for the University of North Carolina Board of Governors’ Doctoral Study Assignment Program (1999)