Explaining the inspiration behind Tech Angels in an interview with Pace University Professor Dr. Pauline Mosley and Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, Topf said, “It occurred to me that there are probably a lot of other people around the same age who have similar issues, but might not have a child or grandchild to help them.”
Pauline Mosley
Biography
Faculty Bio
Dr. Pauline Mosley embarked upon a teaching career in 1986, working as a top corporate trainer for Personal Computer Learning Centers of America, Inc. where she trained Fortune 500 executives and personnel in a myriad of software applications. She developed computer training manuals for Texaco, Pepsi, The Port Authority and McCraw-Hill and was influential in establishing PC and mainframe user-support help desks for Dannon, NYNEX, and Brooklyn Union Gas. In 2000, she joined Pace University as a Lecturer and ascended the ranks quickly securing tenure in 2006 as an Associate Professor and then promoted to Full Professor of Information Technology in the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems in Pleasantville in 2012. Dr. Mosley has received research funding from the National Science Foundation, National Security Association, Thinkfinity and conducted research projects with Morgan State University, Tennessee State University, Juxtopia, and the US Navy in systems engineering, design, virtual and augmented reality, advanced manufacturing, and minority engineering education. She has received several awards for teaching, research, mentoring and is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) and frequently serves on the program committee of national conferences in Information Technology. Journals in which her research has appeared include The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, International Journal of Across The Disciplines and The Academic Exchange Quarterly. Dr. Mosley is also a strong advocate for mentoring tenure-track and minority faculty throughout their academic careers. Hence, in 2015 she authored a book entitled: Navigating the Academy- A Guide for Women and Minority Faculty.
Awards and Honors
- Education Pick, 2022, Best of STEM Winner 2022
- Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC) 2022, 2022, Best Paper Award
- Senator - Andrea Stewart-Cousins, 2018, Proclamination
- County Executive's Office - George Latimer, 2018, Citation
- Town of Greenburgh, 2018, Certificate of Appreciation
- Mayor of White Plains, 2018, Citation
- GOOD for Girls, 2018, Breaking Glass Ceilings
- Pace University, 2017, Jefferson Award
- Pace University, 2017, Kenan Faculty-Student Research Award
- Westchester County, 2017, Certificate of Merit from the County of Westchester
- Pace University, 2017, Pace Sponsored Release Time Award
- Pace University, 2017, Pace University Innovative Teaching Grant
- Pace University, 2016, Sponsored Release Time Award
- City of White Plains Youth Bureau, 2016, STEM Recognition
- Pace University, 2016, Sponsored Release Time Award
- Pace University, 2015, Seidenberg Release Time
- Pace University, 2015, Sponsored Research Release Time Award
- Pace University - Kenan Committee, 2014, Kenan Faculty Research Award
- Pace University, 2014, Scholarly Research Release Time Award
- Pace University, 2013, Award for Sponsored Research and Scholarship
- YWCA of White Plains, 2012, Woman in Technology
- Pace University, 2006, Presidential Grant Civic Competency Award
- Greenburgh Central 7 School District, 2005, The Distinguished Alumni Award
- Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2000, Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2000
- Personal Computing Learning Centers, 1990, PCLC Award for Teaching Excellence
Education
DPS, Pace University, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, White Plains, NY, US, 2002
Computing
MS, Pace University, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, New York, NY, US, 1992
Information Systems
BS, Mercy College, Honors Program, New York, NY, US, 1986
Mathematics, Computer Science (dual degrees)
Research and Creative Works
Research Interest
Dr. Mosley’s research interests include utilizing robotics to teach problem-solving, computing, and cyber-security concepts, on land and in water, as a pedagogical tool. A strong believer in K12 STEM education, she has designed curricula to engage, inspire, and captivate students to learn STEM. She has explored gender methodologies and best design-thinking practices that motivate and facilitate STEM learning and self-efficacy in and out of the classroom and establishing STEM-bridges with afterschool programs. Dr. Mosley has worked with the White Plains GIRLS Academy and the White Plains YMCA GEMS Afterschool Program for the past six years in shaping and cultivating their STEM curriculum component. She has exposed these girls to LEGO Mindstorms, drones, and SeaPerch (water robotics). Recently, Dr. Mosley has launched an innovative STEM-4 Homework Help Afterschool Program which focuses on self-efficacy, study skills, stamina, and STEM-enrichment at the Slater Center located in White Plains. She has mentored several New Rochelle High School students who have desired to do a WISE Project in lieu of graduation and has worked closely with K-12 Westchester schools in helping their STEM faculty integrate innovative STEM curricula within their respective disciplines.
Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits
The Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
[Short Fiction - Book] Conference APPE 2016, APPE, Reston, Virgnia, USAAuthors Pavillion and Artists
[Art - Exhibition, Group] 2015 The Harlem Fine Arts Show, Harlem Fine Arts Show, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USACelebrating Artists and Authors
[Art - Exhibition, Group] The Harlem Fine Arts Show, Harlem Fine Arts Show, Westchester Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, White Plains, New York, USA
Grants, Sponsored Research and Contracts
GenCyber Capacity Building Activity Award
Mosley, P. H. & Chen, L. August 2022 - December 2024. NSF, Federal. Funded.
GenCyber Summer Camp in Cybersecurity for High School Students
Mosley, P. & Chen, L. August 2022 - August 2024. NSF/NSA, Federal. Funded.
Google Grant for High School Students - Virtual Camp
Mosley, P. February 2020 - November 2023. Google, Other. Funded.
GenCyber Capacity Grant
Mosley, P., Chen, L. & Eisenberg, J. May 2022 - December 2022. National Security Agency (NSA), Federal. Funded. An interdisciplinary grant from the NSA to fund an educational program for high school students (collaboration between Seidenberg and Lubin)
CAE-C K-12 Pipeline Development Initiative: RING
Chen, L., Cotoranu, A. & Mosley, P. October 2020 - September 2022. Department of Defense (subcontract via University of Alabama - Huntsville ), Federal. Funded.
Development of Robotics Technician Curriculum at BCCC
Mosley, P. September 2008 - June 2012. Baltimore City Community College, Pace University. Funded. Collaborative Advanced Technology Education Project for the Development of a Robotics Technician Curriculum at Baltimore City Community College
Courses Taught
Past Courses
CIS 101: Cmptrs & Frnsc Scnce Lrng Pod
CIS 101: Introduction to Computing
CIS 102: Prblm Slvng Using LEGO Rbtcs
CIS 102: Prblm Solving Using LEGO Rbtcs
CIS 102: Problem Solving using LEGOs
CIS 102: Web Dsgn for Non-Profit Org
CIS 102: Web Dsgn for Non-profit Org
CIT 241: Database Management
CIT 342: Systems Analysis and Design
CIT 352: Network and Internet Security
CIT 481: Cpstn in Infrmtn Tchnlgy
CIT 490: Independent Study in Infor Tec
CS 623: Database Management Systems
CYB 611: Introduction to Cybersecurity
IS 613: Database Management Systems
IS 623: Info Sytems Design & Devlpmt
IS 632: Business Data Communications
IS 692: Research Project Seminar
IT 605: Database Management Systems
TS 211: Spreadsheet Applications
TS 600: Grad Ts/Ind Study
UNV 101: First-Year Smnr Unvrsty Cmmnty
Publications and Presentations
Publications
Cybersecurity at School
Mosley, P. (2022). https://www.edweek.org/sponsor/sphero/cybersecurity-for-kids-expert-tips
Dr. Pauline Mosley of Pace University on the Future of Robotics Over the Next Few Years
Mosley, P. (2022). , pages 1. https://medium.com/authority-magazine/dr-pauline-mosley-of-pace-university-on-the-future-of-robotics-over-the-next-few-years-3c33e6a8ca72
Dr. Pauline Mosley 5 Things you Need to Create a Highly successful career in the Robotics Industry
Mosley, P. (2022). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j9au6TppfY
Sphero BOLT Cybersecurity Labs - Educator Guide
Mosley, P. (2022). Sphero BOLT Cybersecurity Labs - Educator Guide.Sphero (Eds.), Boulder, CO , USA : Sphero. , pages 22.
The Impact of DEI on STEM Career Transitions
Lyery, . & Mosley, P. H. (2021).
Quantum Machine Learning Classifier
Lieder, ., Strobel, ., Jaoude, . & Mosley, P. (2021).
Experts Weigh in on Current Job Market Trends
Mosley, P. (2021). https://www.zippia.com/information-systems-analyst-jobs/trends/
Professional Contributions and Service
Intellectual Property
Professional Memberships
- Association for Computing Machinery [Member]
- Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility [Member]
- GOOD For Girls [Director of Assessment]
- Town of Greenburgh Technology Committee [Board member]
- The Mount Vernon Technology & Science Youth Center for Advancement [Executive Advisory Board Member]
- White Plains GIRLS Academy [Board Member]
- YWCA in White Plains & Central Westchester [Board Member]
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Computer Society [Member]
- White Plains Youth Bureau [Board Member]
- The Westchester County Youth Board [Member]
University Service
- Provost's Student Success and Retention Summit [Discussant]
Public Service
- PilotOnline Learning [Contributing Writer]
- Youth Mission of Life [Director]
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