Aaron Mosiah Curtis
Assistant Professor, Information Systems
BYU Hawaii, Computer & Information Sciences Department
Education
Ph.D. Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, (May 2009);
Major field: Management Information Systems, Minor field: Social Psychology
Dissertation: “From Dialogue to Monologue: Using Performative Objects to Promote Collective Mindfulness in Computer-Mediated Group Discussions”
Master of Information Systems Management, Marriott School of Management,
Brigham Young University (April 2004); Major: Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Science, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University (April 2004);
Major: Management, Emphasis: Information Systems
Research
Research interests include collaboration, memory and cognition, knowledge management systems, social networks, and linguistics.
Published Journal Articles
Lowry, P.B., J.F. Nunamaker Jr., A.M. Curtis, and M.R. Lowry, “The impact of process structure on novice, virtual collaborative writing teams” IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication 48(4) pp. 341-364, 2005
Lowry, P.B., J.F. Nunamaker Jr., Q.E. Booker, A.M. Curtis, and M.R. Lowry, “Implementing distributed collaborative writing in traditional educational environments,” IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication 47(3) pp. 171-189, 2004
Lowry, P.B., D. Romans, A. Curtis “Global journal prestige and supporting disciplines: A scientometric study of information systems journals” Journal of the Association for Information Systems 5(2) Article 2, 2004
Lowry, P.B., A.M. Curtis, and M.R. Lowry “Building a taxonomy and nomenclature of collaborative writing to improve empirical research, writing practice, and tool development” Journal of Business Communication 41(1), pp. 66-99, 2004
Research in Progress
Curtis, A.M., Wells, T.M., Lowry, P.B., Higbee, T. “An Overview and Tutorial of the Repertory Grid Technique in Information Systems Research” Communications of the Association for Information Systems, under second round of review
Dennis, A.R., Robert, L.P., Curtis, A.M., Kowalczyk, S.T., Hasty, B.K “Trust is in the Eye of the Beholder: The Impact of Behavioral Controls on Individual Trust in Virtual Teams”
Submitted to Information Systems Research
Teaching
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Visiting Lecturer (Spring 2009) S400 Accounting Information Systems (2 sections)
Visiting Lecturer (Fall 2008) S400 Accounting Information Systems (2 sections)
Associate Instructor (Spring 2008), S305: Data Communications and Networking (5.4/7.0)
Lab Instructor (Fall 2005), BUS K201: The Computer in Business (6.3/7.0)
Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Teaching Assistant (Spring 2003), ISYS 201: Introduction to Management Information Systems
Work Experience
Visiting Lecturer, Indiana University (Fall 2008-Spring 2009)
Research Assistant / Associate Instructor, Indiana University (2004-2008)
Managing Editor, MIS Quarterly Executive (2005-2007), Coordinated review process with editorial board members. Managed print and online publication activities. Managed the redesign of the misqe.org website and the implementation of Open Journal Systems peer review tracking and journal publication system.
Research Assistant / Teaching Assistant, BYU School of Accountancy and Information Systems (2003-2004), Facilitated lab experiments, performed literature reviews, and coauthored research papers.
Web Programmer, Zipswitch Web Hosting (2002), Designed web page components using PHP / mySQL for client web site.
Accounting / Information Systems Specialist, Curtis Auto, (1998 – 2002), Implemented Oracle Small Business Suite for auto retailer. Designed web presence. Maintained financial and inventory records. Assisted with business plan development. Provided training and support for office staff.
Service
Voluntary Reviewer
· Small Group Research
· Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)
· Workshop on Information Technologies and Systems (WITS)
· Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS)
· International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)
Awards and Honors
· Nominated for Doctoral Student Teaching Award, Kelley School of Business, (Spring 2008)
· BAT Fellowship, Kelley School of Business: $3,000 (Fall 2006)
· Chancellor’s Fellowship, Indiana University: $18,000 (Fall 2004 – Spring 2005)
· IS Pre-Ph.D. Student Fellowship, Brigham Young University: $9,800 (Summer 2004)
Affiliations
· American Accounting Association
· Association for Information Systems
