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Wednesday, 1 October 2025
6:00pm-8:00pm
Poolside Grass LobbyPoolside Grass
Thursday, 2 October 2025
8:30am-3:00pm
(Lobby II)
8:30am-9:30am
(Beach Grand Ballroom)

From Disruption to Transformation: Harnessing AI for the Next Era of Higher Education — A Dean’s Perspective 

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Marc Miller 

Marc D. Miller, PhD, is the Georgia Eminent Scholar in Business, Professor and Dean at Middle Georgia State University.
 

 
9:40am-10:40am
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)Conch (6 th Floor)
Session Chair: DaeRyong KimOVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS IN SECURING DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM IN THE USSaeed Tabar; Gelareh Towhidi; Tay BryantConfirming or Exploring with AI? The Impact of Intuition and Analysis in Decision-Making StylesFatih Çetin; Markus Launer; Joanna PaliszkiewiczA Comparative Analysis of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research in the United States and South KoreaDaeRyong Kim Session Chair: Alex KoohangDigital IT transformation in sustainable development reporting in PolandEwa StawickaArtificial Intelligence Compliance: Perceptions within OrganizationsCarol Springer Sargent; Alex Koohang; Christopher Tsavatewa; Kevin Floyd; Salome SvanadzeAI Ethics: Frameworks, Principles, and Future DirectionsMarc Miller; Alex Koohang; Kevin Floyd; Carol Springer Sargent; Doyeon Lee Session Chair: Angelica MarottaRebranding second-generation open-source intelligence: “It’s not your father’s OSINT”Fred Hoffman; Brian FullerHow Mercyhurst’s CIRAT does OSINT – and whyFred HoffmanThe UN Cybercrime Treaty and AI: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Global Policy AbstractAngelica Marotta; Stuart Madnick Session Chair: Angela MunozAn Update on the Application of Agile Principles to Pedagogical Activities and StrategiesJohn Stewart; G. Alan DavisBetter Humans, Better Machines: Eugenic Ideology in Transhumanism and AI FuturesNada Hashmi; Sydney Lodge; Cassidy R. Sugimoto; Thema Monroe‑WhiteMore than a chatbot: Human-centered AI for student engagement and academic efficiencyAngela Munoz
10:50am-11:50am
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)Conch (6 th Floor)
Session Chair: Kembley LingelbachThe impact of AI tools on undergraduate students’ academic performance: A case study of PeruValeria Lozano-Gomez; Christian Fernando Libaque-SaenzEnhancing student motivation through a hands-on Raspberry Pi activity in an introductory IST courseJennifer Breese; Laura Cruz; Lawrence Dupak ; Victor Sandoval; Srikar Lanka ; Christopher FullardEvaluations and outcomes of experiences of two cohorts in an information technology Doctor of Science program: A comparative analysisKembley Lingelbach; Valerie Mercer; Zoroayka V. Sandoval Session Chair: Kevin SlonkaCredit Card Fraud Detection with Machine Learning and Generative AI: A Data-Driven ApproachWeizheng GaoEnhancing Business Education with AI, Generative AI, and Prompt EngineeringWeizheng GaoAnalyzing the High School Student’s Path to a Career in Cyber SecurityKevin Slonka; Sushma Mishra; Peter Draus; Natalya Bromall Session Chair: Kamel RouibahThe growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, resulting in enhanced competitivenessJeffrey Harmon; Edward Lazaros; Allen Truell; Christopher Davison; Hesham AllamStudent success in intelligent tutoring systems: An assessment of key factorsJenny V. Nehring; George D. HickmanImpacts of Artificial Intelligence Applications on Prescriptive Analytics: Content Analysis Based on Systematic Literature ReviewAssion Lawson-Body; Laurence Lawson-Body; Abdou Illia; Kamel Rouibah Session Chair: Alan PeslakA Conceptual Framework for Analogical Learning in SQL: Reframing Small Teaching Strategies for TransferBob Mills; Kelly Fadel; Reagan SiggardDetermining the Relationship Between Happiness and Environmental Sustainability at the International LevelJohn Stewart; G. Alan Davis; Brynne StewartAn Analysis of the Usage of ChatGPT and other Generative AI software among IT developersAlan Peslak; Wendy Cecucci; Kiku Jones
11:50am-1:30pm
1:30pm-2:30pm
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)Conch (6 th Floor)
Session Chair: Kevin MentzerA process model and evaluation for developing course materials for computing curriculum using AIAndrew Besmer; Jason Watson; David ScibelliFrom prototype to persona: AI agents for decision support and cognitive extensionMichael BumpusFrom the weight room to the classroom: student-generated data as a catalyst for engagementKevin Mentzer; Justin Ruff; Brian Wendry; Jason Price; Brittany Gouws Session Chair: Karen PaulletStrengthening Cybersecurity Education: The Urgent Need to Integrate Maritime Cybersecurity into Cyber ProgramsKaren PaulletAugmenting radiology through artificial intelligence: a bibliometric review of the evolving role of radiologistsCherie Noteboom; Vahini Atluri; Andy BehrensTTV: Towards advancing text-to-video generation with generative AI models and a comprehensive study of model fidelity, performance, and human perceptionTasnim Akter Onisha; Hayden Wimmer; Carl Rebman Session Chair: Michelle Rodriguez-SerraUI/UX Design for Mental Health: Surveying College Students to Shape the Future of Wearable DevicesJames Tanasyah; Elaina Pan; Yuhei Morimoto; Nan SunHow Artificial Intelligence Can Support the Sustainable Development of Organizations? Findings from a Literature ReviewPiotr PietrzakExamining Synergy on Digital Wallet Transformation into Super App: The Case of YapeMichela Grados-Llosa; Michelle Rodriguez-Serra Session Chair: Johnathan YerbyCyber Risk, Privacy, and the Legal Complexities of Age Verification for Adult Content PlatformsAlana Murray; Huma Chhipa; Johnathan YerbyFROM LEARNING TO EARNING: LONGITUDINAL INSIGHTS INTO HUNGARIAN GEN Z STUDENTS’ USE OF GENERATIVE AI IN ACADEMIC AND BUSINESS CONTEXTS (2023-2025)Peter Nagy; Boglarka Nagy-Toth; Beata Bittner; Adrian Szilard NagyAddressing Implicit Bias in Teaching and Assessment: Ethical Challenges and Evidence-Based InterventionsJessica Schwartz; April Adams; Charles Lively
2:30pm-2:50pm
(Lobby II)

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3:00pm-4:00pm
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)Conch (6 th Floor)
Session Chair: Natalya BromallCybersecurity Awareness Among Post-Secondary StudentsNatalya Bromall; Peter Draus; Sushma Mishra; Kevin Slonka; Judit TrunkosSTRATEGIC AND COMMUNICATION DRIVERS OF DIGITAL PLATFORM ADOPTION IN BEEKEEPING: A UTAUT-BASED INVESTIGATIONEwa Wanda Ziemba; Ewa Wanda Maruszewska; Anna KarmańskaMobile app for identifying recyclable items using a convolutional neural networkGeorge Stefanek; Kody Smart; Mark Kadah; Eric Shelton; Nathan Custin Session Chair: David ScibelliBreaking the Chain of Knowledge Transfer: AI Shadows Implicit, Explicit and Tacit ExchangeDavid Scibelli; Brian StevensLeveraging AI-Driven Predictive Cyber Analytics for Proactive Threat Hunting in Enterprise SecurityMary Kotch; Jennifer Breese Leveraging Large Language Models and In-Context Learning for Construct Identification in Computational Social Science: A Case Study on Wearable DevicesOmar El-Gayar; Abdullah Wahbeh; Mohammad Abdel-Rahman; Ahmed Elnoshokaty; Tareq Nasralah Session Chair: Alan PeslakThe Impact of Digitalization on Peruvian Public ServicesRaul Diaz-Parra; Christian Fernando Libaque-SaenzAssessment of Learning in IS: A Framework for GenAI and Learner ProgressionJoseph Woodside; Fred Augustine; William SauseFrom Code to Concern: A Demographic Analysis of AI Challenges and Ethics in IT DevelopmentAlan Peslak; Lisa Kovalchick Session Chair: Matthew NorthProactive Detection of Tax Fraud Using Explainable AI Techniques: A Hybrid ApproachAnas AlSobeh; Mustafa Abo El Rob; Kamel Rouibah; Amani ShatnawiSharing Economy: Towards a Hybrid Regulation TheoryFunda SaricanAssessing IS Learning Outcomes Effectively in the Age of GenAIMatthew North; Tyson Riskas
6:00pm-8:00pm
(Mid Beach)
Friday, 3 October 2025
8:30am-3:00pm
(Lobby II)
8:30am-9:30am
(Beach/Gulf Grand Ballroom)
9:40am-10:40am
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)Conch (6 th Floor)
Session Chair: Leila HalawiImpact of AI on HRMAdela Povalej; Dušan Lesjak; Frederik Kohun; Kongkiti PushavatGenerative AI and Emotional Intelligence Support and Development in Higher EducationCassie Longhart-Thomas; Shaila RanaEmbracing AI in Higher Education: Redefining Teaching and Learning in the Digital Era.Tala Najem; Leila Halawi Session Chair: Tapan SarkarUsers’ perceptions of voice assistants’ effectiveness: the interplay of trust, intelligence, information accuracy, and usefulnessDania Bilal; Li-Min HuangQuantifying Shortfalls in Students’ AI-Supported Programming PracticesPratibha MenonThe Evolution of Mastery Learning: Challenges, Technologies, and the AI Journey Leading to the Intelligent Tutoring System DARTSTapan Sarkar Session Chair: Zoroayka V. SandovalRevolutionary or evolutionary? An exploration of the role of AI in cybersecurityPaul NugentAnalyzing Website Characteristics and Their Impact on Web Traffic and Legitimacy Classification for Phishing Detection: A Structural Equation Modeling ApproachAngel Ojeda; Melanie Pérez; Cristhian Pagán; José CruzPerceptions of AI-Generated and Co-Created Music Among University Students and Social Media UsersNeil Rigole; Zoroayka V. Sandoval; Shannon Beasley; Kembley Lingelbach Session Chair: Wei ShaUsing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Spread Misinformation and Fake Content within Social Media PostsVasilka Chergarova; Mel Tomeo; Enas Albataineh; Wilfred Mutale; John J. Scarpino; Heidi MorganFactors influencing the integration of Digital Forensics with Student Information Management SystemsAlvino Moses; Tiko IyamuExamining the influence of psychological contract and affective trust on intentions in B2C e-commerceWei Sha
10:50am-11:50am
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)Conch (6 th Floor)
Session Chair: Jamie PinchotPrecision Check: A Critical Look at the Reliability of AI Detection ToolsKaren Paullet; Jamie Pinchot; Evan Kinney; Tyler StewartTrends in Security Research: A Text Mining ApproachSiri Chandana Marrapu; Ganesh Panja; Vishesha Bitla; Wen-Bin YuA PLS-SEM mediation analysis of factors influencing the adoption intention of Banking ChatbotsChandni Bansal; Rajni Goel; Krishan Kumar Pandey; Anuj Sharma Session Chair: AZAD ALIThe Information and Communication Technology Domains for Enabling Smart CityIrja Shaanika; Tiko Iyamu; Nosayaba EvbuomwanThe Effectiveness of AI-Driven Tools in Improving Student Learning Outcomes Compared to Traditional MethodsMyungjae KwakA Snapshot at the Future of Teaching Computer Programming Courses from the Lenses of Artificial Intelligence – A Comparison with Web Design Courses DevelopmentAZAD ALI; Ramesh Soni Session Chair: Maria Elena CorbeilReducing transactional distance with AI: Examining the role of chatbots in online student satisfaction and achievementJoseph Rene Corbeil; Maria Elena CorbeilINCREASING FOOD SUPPLY TO SUPPORT POPULATION GROWTH THROUGH SMART FARMING TECHNOLOGIESEdward ChenMilitary experience of using artificial intelligence as a benchmark to drive innovation and productivity in the logistics area of contemporary organizationsTomasz Jałowiec; Joanna Paliszkiewicz Predicting the Unpredictable: Predicting the March Madness Champion using Statistical ModelingJack Sweeney; Suhong LiGlobal Drivers of Artificial Intelligence Development: An Empirical Study Using the Global AI Index Across 62 CountriesAngel Ojeda-Castro; Angel Ojeda-Millán; Ana Ojeda-Millán; Juan Valera; José CruzDigital Technologies for Strategic Transformation in Higher Education: Governance, Innovation, and Competitiveness in the Global EraJosé Méndez; Angel Ojeda; Edgardo Rosaly; Juan Rivera
12:00pm-1:15pm
(Beach/Gulf Grand Ballroom)

Computer Educator of the Year - Dr. Alan R. Peslak

Ben Bauman Award for Excellence - Dr. Jamie Pinchot

Best Research Paper Awards

The UN Cybercrime Treaty and AI: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Global Policy 

Angelica Marotta, MIT Sloan School of Management, United States 

Stuart Madnick, MIT Sloan School of Management, United States

Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategies for organizational innovation, growth, and productivity: A multi-case study approach 

Osei Hyiamang, Marymount University, United States 

Xiang Liu, Marymount University, United States

Doctoral Student Research Awards

Financial insider threats: a cybersecurity STRIDE analysis

 Chelsea Jane Idensohn, The University of Tulsa, United States

 (Co-authored with major advisor: Stephen Flowerday) 

Perceptions and Challenges of AI-Driven Code Reviews: A Qualitative Exploration of Developer Experiences 

Sebastian Castaldi. Middle Georgia State University, United States
1:30pm-2:30pm
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)Conch (6 th Floor)
Session Chair: Christopher P. DanielsExploring artificial intelligence literacy and engagement in higher education stakeholdersChristopher P. DanielsPerceptions and Challenges of AI-Driven Code Reviews: A Qualitative Exploration of Developer ExperiencesSebastian CastaldiGenerational Perception of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and Attitudes Towards Ransomware PaymentsPrayaanshu Pradhan; Kevin Ong; Utsav KC; Nan Sun Session Chair: Jeree SpicerBehind the screen: psychological motivations and mental health issues in cybercriminal behaviorPeyton Lutchkus; Charley TyrrellArtificial intelligence in social engineering: a literature review through the lens of routine activity theoryChloe DzubaHack Back: Illegal but Ethical?Donna Schaeffer; Jeree Spicer; Patrick Olson Session Chair: Joanna PaliszkiewiczSuspicious Cheering with BitsEmil Eminov; Stephen Flowerday; Andrew MorinLeveraging AI in Managerial Decision-Making: Driving Innovation and Growth in Business ManagementMatelier Numbi; Gaston ElonghaArtificial Intelligence in Education and Research: Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical ConsiderationsJoanna Paliszkiewicz Session Chair: Jing HuaCross-cultural Privacy Literacy in E-commerce: Testing Users’ Understanding of Platform Data PracticesJing Hua; Ping WangFacing your digital footprint on college campusesReese Martin; Sushma MishraExpanded Expectation-Confirmation Model Using Tangible and Intangible Benefits of MOOCs: The Case of PeruMarcelo Emmanuel Briceño-Egúsquiza; Michelle Rodriguez-Serra
2:30pm-2:50pm
(Lobby II)
2:50pm-3:50pm
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)Conch (6 th Floor)
Session Chair: Angel OjedaIntersectional Analysis of Sociodemographic Factors and Values Influencing Internet Usage in the United StatesAlan Peslak; Pratibha MenonReal-time privacy-preserving threat detection in IoT environments using federated learning and differential privacySalim Arfaoui; Omar El-GayarThe Convergence of AI, Cybersecurity, E-Commerce, and Supply Chain Management: A study on Intelligent Systems for Digital Risk Mitigation and Operational EfficiencyAngel Ojeda; José Vidal; Rafael Padilla; Mónica Ocasio Session Chair: Carl RebmanStrategic application of SMOTE and its variants to enhance AI-driven healthcare classification in imbalanced datasetsDara Tourt; Queen Booker; Carl RebmanImproving cybersecurity through explainable artificial intelligence: a systematic literature reviewShadrack Oriaro; Sushma MishraAuthorized Authorship of AIDavid Scibelli; Michael Whitney Session Chair: Christian Fernando Libaque-SaenzImpact of local governments’ social media engagement on citizens’ trust, satisfaction, and word of mouth: A study of Lima-PeruGustavo Leonidas Peña-Rosell; Christian Fernando Libaque-SaenzDetecting Phishing Emails Targeting Healthcare Practitioners: A Domain-Specific Ensemble Approach Using Diverse DatasetsGaston Elongha; Michelle LiuMerchants’ Typology of Digital Wallet Users in the Peruvian Retail SectorChristian Fernando Libaque-Saenz; Mario Chong; Ana Luna; Juan Sebastian Garcia-Pajoy; Lucas Machuca Session Chair: Chelsea IdensohnBeyond the Lecture: Leveraging Mobile Apps to Build Learning Communities and Improve Academic OutcomesLakisha Simmons ; Isaac AddaeThe Impact of Digitalization and Dynamic Learning Capability on Organizational Performance: The Case of Peruvian SMEsMaría Angélica Córdova-HerediaFinancial insider threats: a cybersecurity STRIDE analysisChelsea Idensohn; Stephen Flowerday
4:00pm-5:00pm
(Skyview Room (9 th Floor))
Saturday, 4 October 2025
8:30am-10:00am
(Lobby II)
8:30am-9:30am
(Beach Grand Ballroom)
9:40am-10:40am
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)Conch (6 th Floor)
Session Chair: Carl RebmanBanking Without Borders_ What Drives Neobank Use in Latin AmericaMathias Alonso Minchan Wolstrohn; Michelle Rodriguez-SerraAn Empirical Investigation of AI Adoption and Perception among IT ProfessionalsGrace Chen; Suhong LiEthical safeguards and vulnerabilities in large language modelsJordan Stuckey; Hayden Wimmer; Carl Rebman Session Chair: Alan StinesToward Smarter Cybersecurity: Leveraging AI for Software UnderstandingAlan StinesAnalyzing factors impacting upper-level information technology course grades using machine learningJ. F. Yao; Daniel Wu; John Huang; Troy Strader; Tsu-Ming ChiangTowards design principles for knowledge management systems that support experientially derived tacit and procedural knowledgeBenjamin X. Hou; Omar El-Gayar; M. Tafiqur Rahman; Nevine Nawar Session Chair: Sam NatarajEnhancing University Education with AI: A Telegram Bot Leveraging RAG and External APIs for Secure Knowledge RetrievalVadim Bashurov; Paul SafonovDesigning DARTS: A Unified AI System for Tutoring, Classroom Interaction, Assessment, and Student SuccessTapan SarkarBusiness Applications of AI and Generative AI - A brief introductionSam Nataraj Session Chair: Steven SchilhabelA data science framework for AI-driven innovation within organizationsDaniel WuEnhancing Textbook Slide Decks with ChatGPTSteven Schilhabel
10:50am-11:50am
Cardita (5 th Floor)Coquina (3 rd Floor)Sundial (4 th Floor)
Session Chair: Jennifer BreeseFROM FEAR TO COMPETENCY: GUIDING UNIVERSITY STAFF THROUGH THE GENERATIVE AI REVOLUTIONBrian Gardner ; Jennifer BreeseSystematizing Research Collaboration in Higher Education A Design Science Case Using Microsoft Teams and PlannerSteven Schilhabel; Kimberly IversenSystematic review of lattice-based cryptography algorithms for securing blockchain networks in the post-quantum eraSalim Arfaoui; Omar El-Gayar Session Chair: Peter CardonA New Way to Teach Programming using Generative AI and Modular Mastery Threshold Pedagogy (MMTP)Bryan Marshall; Jaclyn Queen; Alison Shepherd; Brad Fowler; Peter CardonAI’s Impact on Centralization and Decentralization of Decision-making in FirmsTzuyi Chan; Peter CardonImplementing an organizational AI appliance deployer (OAAD) for AI adoption standardization and impact studies through adoption experimentationPius A. Onobhayedo; Peter Cardon Session Chair: Amy KulikowskiGenerative AI in Higher Education: Student and Faculty Perspectives on Use, Ethics, and ImpactRajdeep Sah; Cameron Hagemaster; Arpan Adhikari; Ari Lee; Nan SunConceptualising using Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT in Engaging with higher institution studentsMeagan Hamman; Tiko IyamuProtecting the United States Defense Industrial Base against advanced persistent threat attacksAmy Kulikowski
11:50am-12:20pm
(Sundial (4 th Floor))