I am currently working on my PhD in Information Systems at UMBC, researching user session- based testing and I would like your help.  

 In order to complete this phase of research, I need recordings of adult (18 years of age or over) users on web-based applications.  I have instrumented a number of very simple video games and other applications that you can play or use.  On average, it should take you 20 to 30 minutes. (Or you can quit the process at any time without finishing and we can use any data you have the time to provide us). The site will be open for you to voluntarily participate between Nov 29,2018 through Dec 7, 2018. You may participate as many times as you like.

 In this set of experiments, you will interact with a couple of very simple browser based single page applications that include recording software.  The software gathers the mouse clicks, keyboard presses, gestures, timings, and related user-initiated events while using the applications.  There’s nothing for you to install and there is no residual presence on your computer, smartphone, or tablet once you leave the research website.  

You are not individually a subject of this research, nor is this a test of your abilities, but only a collection of anonymous user events to be used in the future as test data in testing software.  Scores are not used and this is not a competition. No demographics are requested or collected.

Please note that there will be bright animation, video, and screen flickering due to gaming.  When you visit the website, you will be shown a set of safety warnings – please read them carefully and act accordingly. Also, you may participant at the time or place of your choosing, but please refrain from participating at your place of employment.

The research software is not collecting any personal information that can identify you. It collects events you triggered (keypresses, mouse clicks, finger-swipes, etc.), what time the event took place, and what object(s) on-screen were affected.)  This allows us to replay this event collection in the future.

If you would like to help me, please click on the link below to begin the experiment:

http://moderntesting.net/. 

If you have any questions, such as about the data being collected or the protocols for this experiment, feel free to contact me or my advisor Dr. Sreedevi Sampath (sampath@umbc.edu / 410-455-8845).

Thank you for your help,

Ron Perrella (ronp1@umbc.edu )

I am currently working on my PhD in Information Systems at UMBC, researching user session- based testing and I would like your help.  

 In order to complete this phase of research, I need recordings of adult (18 years of age or over) users on web-based applications.  I have instrumented a number of very simple video games and other applications that you can play or use.  On average, it should take you 20 to 30 minutes. (Or you can quit the process at any time without finishing and we can use any data you have the time to provide us). The site will be open for you to voluntarily participate between Nov 29,2018 through Dec 7, 2018. You may participate as many times as you like.

 In this set of experiments, you will interact with a couple of very simple browser based single page applications that include recording software.  The software gathers the mouse clicks, keyboard presses, gestures, timings, and related user-initiated events while using the applications.  There’s nothing for you to install and there is no residual presence on your computer, smartphone, or tablet once you leave the research website.  

You are not individually a subject of this research, nor is this a test of your abilities, but only a collection of anonymous user events to be used in the future as test data in testing software.  Scores are not used and this is not a competition. No demographics are requested or collected.

Please note that there will be bright animation, video, and screen flickering due to gaming.  When you visit the website, you will be shown a set of safety warnings – please read them carefully and act accordingly. Also, you may participant at the time or place of your choosing, but please refrain from participating at your place of employment.

The research software is not collecting any personal information that can identify you. It collects events you triggered (keypresses, mouse clicks, finger-swipes, etc.), what time the event took place, and what object(s) on-screen were affected.)  This allows us to replay this event collection in the future.

If you would like to help me, please click on the link below to begin the experiment:

http://moderntesting.net/. 

If you have any questions, such as about the data being collected or the protocols for this experiment, feel free to contact me or my advisor Dr. Sreedevi Sampath (sampath@umbc.edu / 410-455-8845).

Thank you for your help,

Ron Perrella (ronp1@umbc.edu )

Computer Science Lecturer, Professor of the Practice and Visiting Assistant Professor

Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (CSEE) at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for multiple non-tenure track positions at the ranks of Lecturer, Professor of the Practice and Visiting Assistant Professor. The positions begin Spring or Fall 2019 (January or August). Some of these positions will have teaching and/or administrative responsibilities in the computer science program to be offered at The Universities at Shady Grove, in Montgomery County, Maryland.

For the position of Lecturer, the preferred qualification is a master’s degree in computer science or a closely related discipline. Applicants for the Professor of the Practice or Visiting Assistant Professor positions should have completed or be about to complete a doctoral degree in computer science or closely related discipline. Ideal candidates will have evidence of strong organizational skills. Experience in academia, industry and government will be considered in the evaluation of the candidate. Candidates who have had a non-academic career with a demonstrated commitment to teaching are encouraged to apply.

The Lecturer and Professor of the Practice (PoP) positions are renewable. Lecturers and PoPs teach a wide range of courses, primarily at the undergraduate level. They advise students, mentor teaching assistants, and help shape departmental practices and policies. Lecturers and PoPs are expected to continue their professional growth. Lecturers have the opportunity to be promoted through the ranks of Senior Lecturer and Principal Lecturer. PoPs are expected to provide leadership in the administration of the department.

The position of Visiting Assistant Professor is a short-term appointment that is appropriate for new and recent PhDs who would like to bolster their teaching and research profiles before applying to a permanent position.

The CSEE department is large and growing, with a diverse community of approximately 2,000 undergraduate majors in computer science and computer engineering.  Professors of the Practice, along with Lecturers and a cadre of tenure-track faculty, are the driving force behind the department’s broad effort to ensure a quality education for our undergraduates: working to improve computing education, curriculum, diversity, and student support. CSEE faculty collaborate with the Center for Women in Technology to increase the diversity of those who create technology, with programs designed for women in computing and engineering, transfer students from underrepresented groups, and diverse students interested in cybersecurity.  In addition to our undergraduate programs, the department has graduate programs in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, cybersecurity and data science. Our faculty enjoy collaboration within the department, across departments, and with partners outside the university.

UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. We are dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. The 2018 US News and World Report Best Colleges report placed UMBC seventh in the Most Innovative National Universities category and 13th in Best Undergraduate Teaching, National Universities category.  The Chronicle of Higher Education named UMBC as a Great College to Work For, a recognition given to only 86 universities. Our strategic location in the Baltimore-Washington corridor puts us close to many important federal laboratories and agencies and high-tech companies, facilitating interactions, and collaboration.

UMBC’s campus is located on 500 acres just off I-95 between Baltimore and Washington DC, and less than 10 minutes from the BWI airport and Amtrak station. The campus includes the bwtech@UMBC research and technology park, which has special programs for startups focused on cybersecurity, clean energy, life sciences, and training. We are surrounded by one of the greatest concentrations of commercial, cultural and scientific activity in the nation. Located at the head of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore has all the advantages of modern, urban living, including professional sports, major art galleries, theaters and a symphony orchestra. The city’s famous Inner Harbor area is an exciting center for entertainment and commerce. The nation’s capital, Washington, DC, is a great tourist attraction with its historical monuments and museums. Just ten minutes from downtown Baltimore and 30 minutes from the D.C. Beltway, UMBC offers easy access to the region’s resources by car or public transportation. UMBC is one of nine institutions represented at The Universities at Shady Grove, a consortium of universities within the University System of Maryland, located in Rockville, MD.

Applications are accepted on Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/57568. The initial application consists of the candidate’s curriculum vitae or resume and a brief statement describing the candidate’s teaching experience. Promising candidates will be asked to supply three letters of recommendation and a statement describing how the candidate will contribute to UMBC’s commitment to inclusive excellence. For best consideration, submit all application materials by January 18, 2019.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  Questions regarding the positions or the application process may be directed to the chair of the search committee at *protected email*.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is a recent recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE award to promote hiring and advancement of women in science and engineering. We welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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