Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
mayjl@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Teaching & Research Interests
- Agile and Systems Thinking
- Requirements Gathering
- Semiotics and Psychology
- Computer Programming and Problem Solving
Education
- Ph.D. - Information Systems, Virginia Commonwealth University
- M.S. - Information Systems, Virginia Commonwealth University
- M.S. - Environmental Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Wright State University
Select Publications
Reif, H. L., & May, J. L. (2018). Enhancing project management course outcomes using an experiential learning approach. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 23(2), 227-243.
May, J., York, J., & Lending, D. (2016). Play Ball: Bringing Scrum into the Classroom. Journal of Information Systems Education, 27(2).
Mathieu, R., May, J. and Reif, H. (2016) Investigating Open Source Software Creators through the Lens of an Entrepreneur. International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 21(1).
May, J., & Lending, D. (2015). A conceptual model for communicating an integrated information systems curriculum. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 55(4), 20-27.
May, J., Dhillon, G. and Caldiera, M. (2013). Defining Value-Based Objectives for ERP Systems Planning. Decision Support Systems and Electronic Commerce, (1), 98-109
Awards and Recognitions
- 1stPlace – COB Teaching and Learning Scholarship Award
- Deans Impact Award – 2016, 2018
- Assessment Improvement Grant – 2016
- Summer Research Grant, James Madison University, 2016, 2013, 2010
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), 2014
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), 2013
- Claudio Ciborra Best Paper Award, 2010