Carol Cusano, Ph.D.

part-time instructor, the john merck division of science and technology

Office Room: Ellenwood
ccusano@svc.edu

Education

Ph.D., Information Science and Systems, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
M.L.S., Library and Information Science, University at Albany, Albany, N.Y.
B.S., Painting and Drawing, College of St. Rose, Albany, N.Y.

Courses taught

Fundamentals of Academic Computing
Data Communications
Web Development/Design
Network Design
IT Administration
Hardware Support
Visual Basic/.NET Programming
Network Security
UNIX/MS/LINUX Operating Systems
SQL Programming
Server Support & Troubleshooting
Microsoft Office
Desktop Support
Systems Analysis /Design
Library/Research/Literacy Skills
Arts/Crafts and Art History

academic Research/interests

Academically, my research involved information visualization, its use in distributed networks and the impact on users. Currently, I am exploring using visualization concepts within the classroom as a teaching methodology.

areas of expertise

Information visualization, human computer interaction, Web usability and information literacy.

Why I teach

Teaching allows me to stay current in my field, challenges the way I think about technology and, most importantly, allows me an opportunity to make a difference.

Favorite Book

An endless list . . . The Great Gatsby, Love in the Time of Cholera, Horse Heaven, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, Unbearable Lightness of Being, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, Pride & Prejudice, The Orchid Thief, Animal Dreams . . . .

Favorite film

Another long list . . . Adaptation, The King's Speech, The Godfather, The black Stallion, Jaws, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, To Sir with Love, Desk Set, anything with Will Farrell . . . .