Biography
Fall 2022 Semester
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- Wednesday - 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Jennifer earned a doctorate degree in Information Systems and Communications in 2011 from Robert Morris University. She has authored nearly forty research and conference publications relating to how technology changes social norms. Additionally, Jennifer holds a master's degree in leadership from Duquesne University.
Jennifer, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, worked in several technology-related positions, including nine years at FedEx both in Pittsburgh and Boston, Massachusetts.
She has also spent thirteen years in the collegiate education environment as both an adjunct and full-time professor. She is currently an Assistant Professor teaching Cybersecurity and Information Sciences and Technology for Penn State University.
Teaching Interests: Cyber Education
Area(s) of Expertise: Cyber education
Research Interests
Research relating to how technology changes social norms.
Publications
Fox, M., Breese, J. L., & Vaidyanathan, G. (2021). Competency evaluation for careers in business intelligence analysis. Issues in Information Systems, 22(4).
Breese, J. L., Fox, M. A., & Vaidyanathan, G. (2020). Live music performances and the internet of things. Issues in Information Systems, 21(3).
Breese, J. L., Conforti, M., & Peslak, A. (2020). An exploration of gender bias in information technology job advertisments. Issues in Information Systems, 21(3).
Breese, J. L., Park, S. J., & Vaidyanathan, G. (2019). Blockchain Technology adoption in supply chain management: Two theoretical perspectives. Issues in Information Systems, 20(2).
Breese, J. L., & Zwerling, T. (2020). IoT a gateway for acceptance: The potential for broad purpose implant devices. Issues in Information Systems, 21(4), 114-122.
Education
Robert Morris University, Doctorate of Science in Information Systems and Communications, 2011
Duquesne University Master of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies; Concentration in Leadership, 2002
California University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1996