Program - Friday




7:00 am - 8:20 am
Breakfast
Embassy Lobby Breakfast Bar

7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Registration
Blue Ridge Lobby

8:30 am - 10:05 am
Sessions

8:30 am
Cybersecurity / Pedagogy / Practice
French Broad #2 (VR)
Silent Stalkers: Platform Involvement in Cyberstalking and Digital Harassment
Pettus, Robert Morris University; (6803)


Chair: Not Assigned,


8:30 am
Cybersecurity / Pedagogy / Practice
French Broad #1
CTF Design In Cybersecurity Education: Overcoming Technology Friction
Horcher, Northwood University; Bhatnagar, University of Pittsburgh Greensburg; (6717)


Chair: Not Assigned,


8:30 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #3
Applying a Modified IPO Model to Attract, Engage, and Prepare the Next Generations of University Students
Schwieger, Southeast Missouri State University; Ladwig, Southeast Missouri State University; (6712)


Chair: Not Assigned,


8:30 am
Panels / Discussions
Blue Ridge #4
Getting Published in JISE and Other ISCAP Journals
Zhang, University of North Alabama; Mentzer, Nichols College; Louch, University of Pittsburgh Greensburg; Hunsinger, Appalachian State University; Cummings, University of North Carolina Wilmington; Serapiglia, St. Vincent College; (7004)


Chair: Not Assigned,


8:55 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #2 (VR)
Reigning in the Easy Button: A Novel Legal Approach for Taming the GenAI Beast
Campbell, University of South Alabama; Campbell, University of South Alabama; (6809)


Chair: Not Assigned,


8:55 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #1
AI in Doctoral Research
Snider, Indiana Wesleyan University; (6750)


Chair: Not Assigned,


8:55 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #3
Student AI Implementation Framework for Business Education: From Principles to Local Practice
Shows, Appalachian State University; Shakya, Appalachian State University; Kaleta, Appalachian State University; Zelazny, Appalachian State University; Hadley, Appalachian State University; Hassler, Appalachian State University; Nandi, Appalachian State University; Johnson, Appalachian State University; Silvey, Appalachian State University; (6719)


Chair: Not Assigned,


8:55 am
Panels/Workshops
Blue Ridge #4
MongoDB Overview: Skill Badge Workshop
Yohannan, MongoDB; (6843)


Chair: Not Assigned,


9:20 am
IS Applied Research / Tech Trends
French Broad #2 (VR)
Evaluating an Immersive System for Parkinson’s Disease Empathy Training Using In-Situ Surveys and Gameplay Telemetry
Li, Kennesaw State University; Yang, University of Bologna; Luo, Renmin University of China ; Akintomide, Kennesaw State University; (6704)


Chair: Not Assigned,


9:20 am
Data Analytics / Pedagogy / Practice
French Broad #1
A Multi-Source Analytics Approach to Key Talent Identification: Competency Derivation and Institutionalization in a Digital Firm
Kwon, Georgia State University; Lee, Georgia State University; (6691)


Chair: Not Assigned,


9:20 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #3
AI Literacy in the Wild: What Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google Teach in Their AI Academies
Lang, Quinnipiac University; Sacouto, Quinnipiac University; Etim, Quinnipiac University; Asare, Quinnipiac University; Sharp, Hardin-Simmons University; (6753)


Chair: Not Assigned,


9:20 am
Panels/Workshops
Blue Ridge #4
MongoDB Overview: Skill Badge Workshop
Yohannan, MongoDB; (6843)


Chair: Not Assigned,


9:45 am
Abstract
French Broad #2 (VR)


Chair: Not Assigned,


9:45 am
Abstract
French Broad #1
The Cyber Roadshow: Lessons from a Year of K-12 Cybersecurity Hands-On Events
Welu, Dakota State University; (6982)


Chair: Not Assigned,


9:45 am
Abstract
French Broad #3
Developing AI Regulation For Higher Education
Canlas, Utah Valley University; Rakaj , University of Prizren, Kosovo; Canlas, Utah Valley University; Beshiri, University of Prizren; Davis, Utah Valley University; Ramadani, University “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren; (6777)


Chair: Not Assigned,


9:45 am
Panels/Workshops
Blue Ridge #4
MongoDB Overview: Skill Badge Workshop
Yohannan, MongoDB; (6843)


Chair: Not Assigned,


10:05 am - 10:20 am
Break
Blue Ridge Lobby

10:20 am - 11:55 am
Sessions

10:20 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #2 (VR)
Enabling Foundational Learning Of Database Applications Design And Development
Jeyaraj, Wright State University; (6761)


Chair: Not Assigned,


10:20 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #1
Developing Digital Agency through Informal Peer-Assisted Learning
Blouin, Bentley University; Frydenberg, Bentley University; (6690)


Chair: Not Assigned,


10:20 am
IS Applied Research / Tech Trends
French Broad #3
When AI Outpaces the Law: A Framework for Ethical AI Governance
Paganelli, Walsh University; Kim, Walsh University; Senk, Walsh University; Homan, Unknown; (6751)


Chair: Not Assigned,


10:20 am
Demonstrations
Blue Ridge #4
Prospect Press #2
Williams, Prospect Press VT; Bronzi, Prospect Press VT; (6846)


Chair: Not Assigned,


10:45 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #2 (VR)
Exploring the Impact of AI Tools on College Students' Learning Experience: Technology Adoption and Grit Perspectives
Brown, Appalachian State University; Chen, Appalachian State University; Haines, Appalachian State University; (6947)


Chair: Not Assigned,


10:45 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #1
AI In The Research Process
Firth, University of Montana; Triche, University of Montana; (6718)


Chair: Not Assigned,


10:45 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
French Broad #3
Social Constructivist Activities for Teaching Computer Networking in Information Systems
Connolly, James Madison University; (6720)


Chair: Not Assigned,


10:45 am
Panels/Workshops
Blue Ridge #4
myEducator hold
Brandenburg, myEducator; (6968)


Chair: Not Assigned,


11:10 am
Abstract
French Broad #2 (VR)


Chair: Not Assigned,


11:10 am
IS Applied Research / Tech Trends
French Broad #1
Shifting Skill Demands in the AI Job Market: A Comparative Text Mining Analysis of Job Postings from 2024 and 2025
Peslak, Penn State University; Ceccucci, Quinnipiac University; Hunsinger, Appalachian State University; (6697)


Chair: Not Assigned,


11:10 am
Cybersecurity / Pedagogy / Practice
French Broad #3
"Fish in a Barrel": Lowering the Barrier for Vulnerability Discovery in a Software Exploitation Course
Kramer, Dakota State University; Adhikari, Dakota State University; (6799)


Chair: Not Assigned,


11:10 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
Blue Ridge #4
Workplace Priorities for Entry-Level AI Competencies: A Preliminary Study
Abbasi Pooya, Arkansas State University; Fish, Arkansas State University; Ruby, Arkansas State University; (6937)


Chair: Not Assigned,


11:35 am
Abstract
French Broad #2 (VR)


Chair: Not Assigned,


11:35 am
Abstract
French Broad #1
An International Industry Immersion Model for Graduate Education in AI and Cybersecurity
Spanier, Dakota State University; (6990)


Chair: Not Assigned,


11:35 am
Abstract
French Broad #3
Assessing the Impact and Sustainability of Information Systems Degree Programs
Tabatabaei, Georgia Southern University; Jacobs, Georgia Southern University; Case, Georgia Southern University; (6978)


Chair: Not Assigned,


11:35 am
IS Education / Curriculum / Pedagogy
Blue Ridge #4
Passport To Data: Designing A Technology Solution For Study Abroad Success
Schwieger, Southeast Missouri State University; (6693)


Chair: Not Assigned,