Nan Sun
Professor/Chair
Computer Information Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
- Contact
- 1700 SW College AveStoffer Science HallRoom 304A
Topeka, KS 66621785.670.2102
- Degrees & Certifications
- East China Normal University, Bachelor of Arts
- Washburn University, Bachelor of Arts
- Kansas State University, Master of Software Engineering
- The University of Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy
- Academic History
- Ph.D. in Information Systems
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas (2011)
Master of Software Engineering
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas (2002)
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Information Sciences
Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas (1994)
Bachelor of Arts, English
East China Normal University, Shanghai, China (1989)
- Teaching
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- CM 465 A, CIS Capstone Project
- Scholarly Interests/Activities
Professional Interests
Database Management Systems Software Engineering
Systems Analysis & Design
Global Information System Issues
Information Systems in Health Care
Agile Software Development
Distributed Systems
AI and Cybersecurity
CIS Curriculum Development
- Career Accomplishments
- Certified Software Development Professional, issued by IEEE Computer Society
- Winner of Ben Bauman Award for Excellence, 2017, awarded by the International Association for Computer Information Systems
- Winner of the Director's Award, 2015, awarded by the International Association for Computer Information Systems
Awards & Certification
Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), granted by IEEE Computer Society
Winner of Ben Bauman Award for Excellence, October 2017, which was presented by the International Association for Computer Information Systems in recognition of exceptional promise and excellence as a university faculty member.
Winner of the Director’s Award, October 2015, which was presented by the International Association for Computer Information Systems Board of Directors in recognition of excellence in guiding student academic achievement and contributing to the IACIS mission of developing knowledge and skills of information systems and technology professionals.
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