Barry Myers, Ph.D.

Education

Ph.D. in Information Science, 2003, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
M.S. in Statistics, 1986, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
B.S. in Math/Comp. Science, Education Minor, 1983, Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK

Professional Experience

1998-present, Professor of Computer Science, Director of the Computer Science Program, Mathematics & Computer Science Department, Northwest Nazarene University
1996-1998, Visiting Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems, Colorado State University-Pueblo (formerly: University of Southern Colorado)
1983-1984, Mathematics Teacher, Putnam City School District, Oklahoma City, OK
1990-1992, Systems Analyst, Computing Technology, Shell Oil Company
1986-1990, Systems Programmer/Administrator, Quality/Systems Engineer, AT&T Bell Laboratories
1984-1986, Teaching/Research Assistant, Statistics Department, Oklahoma State University
1984-1985, Actuarial Intern, American Fidelity Assurance Co., Oklahoma City, OK
1983-1984, Mathematics Teacher, Putnam City School District, Oklahoma City, OK 
1979-1983, Programmer/Analyst, Southern Nazarene University Computer Center, Bethany, OK

Awards

Title IIB Fellowship for Doctoral Study, University of North Texas, 1992-1995
Quality Excellence Award, Computing Services, Shell Oil Company, 1991
Quality Recognition Award, Computing Technology, Shell Oil Co., 1991
Individual Performance Award, AT&T Bell Laboratories, 1988
Departmental Quality Awards (3), AT&T Bell Laboratories, 1987-1989
OSU Foundation Graduate Fellowship, Oklahoma State University, 1983-1984
Mortar Board National Honor Society - Chi Sigma Chapter Member, 1983
President's Honor Scholarship (8 semesters), Southern Nazarene University, 1979-1983
Science-Mathematics Heritage and E.V. Greer Scholarships, SNU, 1979-1983
Listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, International Youth in Achievement, and National Dean's List, 1983

Organizations

Association for Information Systems (AIS)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) & the Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education (SIGCSE)

Publications

Myers, B.L., Kappelman, L.A., & Prybutok, V.R., (1998). A Comprehensive Model for Assessing the Quality and Productivity of the Information Systems Function: Toward a Theory for Information Systems Assessment. In Edward J. Garrity and G. Lawrence Sanders (Eds.), Information Systems Success Measurement, Hershey: Idea Group Publishing, 94-121.

Myers, B.L., Kappelman, L.A., & Prybutok, V.R., "A Comprehensive Model for Assessing the Quality and Productivity of the Information Systems Function: Toward a Theory for Information Systems Assessment," Information Resources Management Journal, Vol. 10, No. 1, Winter, 1997.

Guynes, C.S., Prybutok, V.R, & Myers, B.L., "Evolving Data Quality Considerations for Client/Server Environments," Data Quality, Vol. 2, No. 1, September 1996.

Kappelman, L.A., Richards, T.C., Myers, B.L., & Tsai, R.J., "Electronic Data Interchange -- Key to Electronic Commerce: Guidelines for Development, Implementation, and Use," Southern Business Review, Vol. 22, No. 1, Spring 1996.

Research

The recent addition of new lab equipment to the Computer Science (CS)/Bioinformatics (CSB) lab has created many new research opportunities. For example, we are working on benchmarking the performance of various applications on the cluster versus other computing configurations. We are also researching cluster and grid computing and are in the process of creating a cross platform grid using OSX and Linux. This research and application development is being done in order to provide a high-performance computing platform for use on campus. We are continuing to develop expertise and research proposals for bioinformatics applications. I am interested in exploring the algorithms currently used for storing, manipulating, and searching genomic data to find options that may be more efficient. I also plan to explore the ethical side of computing and genomics. For example, who should own and have control over personal genetic information that resides in electronic databases? We are also developing collaborative relationships with other researchers in the state of Idaho, potentially including researchers from the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, and/or Boise State University. I also enjoy human interface and design issues. Every application can have many methods of providing an interface to and interacting with the user, but which of these correct designs are best for which situations and users?

Courses

Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to Programming in C++, Networks I and II, Operating Systems I and II, Database Design & Programming, Event-driven Programming (Windows), Systems Analysis and Design, Introduction to Senior Project, Data Structures, Software Development Project, Database Programming,  Senior Seminar, Discrete Mathematics, and Management Information Systems.