John R. Carlson
Associate Professor of Information Systems
Director, Ph.D. Program in Information Systems
Dept. of Information Systems, Foster Campus 310.09
Voice: (254) 710-4604
john_carlson@baylor.edu

Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Information and Management Science, Florida State University, 1995.
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Oklahoma, 1991.
  • Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE), University of Oklahoma, 1989.

Research Interests
  • Computer-mediated communication
  • Deception and detection
  • Technological support of individual and team decision-making
  • Impacts of social media and mobile technologies on organizational processes and individual outcomes

Teaching Experience
  • MIS 4320 - Java for Business
  • MIS 5317 - Java for Business (Masters)
  • MIS 4319 - Mobile App Development
  • MIS 5319 - Mobile App Development (Masters)
  • MIS 5365 - E-Commerce Systems Design
  • MIS 3305 - Management Information Systems
  • ACT 741 - Doctoral Seminar in Information Systems (U of Utah)
  • ACT 6410 - Systems Analysis and Design (U of Utah)
  • ACT 263/4410 - Introduction to Information Systems (U of Utah)
  • ISM 3004 - Introduction to Information Systems (FSU)
  • ISM 3001 - Introduction to Microcomputers and DOS (FSU)
  • MAN 3010 - Production and Operations Management (FSU)

In addition, I have taught executive MBAs, study-abroad students, and overseen a variety of independent-study topics. My teaching style emphasizes the creation of an interactive, team-based environment in which students are encouraged to become actively involved in the learning process.

Personal
I am happily married to the lovely Dawn Carlson and have three kids: Madeline, Claire, and Lucas. Here are a few family photos. My hobbies, other than having fun with my kids, include sailing, old cars, almost anything Belgian, and an ongoing quest to find the perfect hamburger.