Daniel A. Ray
Associate Professor, Computer Science
Bio
Dr. Daniel A. Ray is an Associate Professor of Computer Science. Dr. Ray teaches across the Computer Science curriculum with special emphasis on Algorithms, Information Security, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. While employed in the same role at The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Dr. Ray was awarded the Harrison Award for Outstanding Teacher in 2015, and the Harrison Award for Outstanding Instructional Support the following year. In 2009, Dr. Ray founded the Summer Program in Robotics and Intelligent Technology (S.P.I.R.I.T.), a yearly week-long robotics and programming camp geared toward rural area middle school students, and served as the program's director through 2019.
Research Interests
- Algorithms, Information Security, Computer Science Outreach
Education
- Computer Science (PhD)
The University of Alabama - Computer Science (MS)
The University of Alabama - Computer Science (BS)
The University of Alabama
Selected Intellectual Contributions
- Alice E. Cook, Andrew S. Gann, Daniel A. Ray, and Xihui Zhang. 2021. Advantages, challenges, and success factors in implementing information technology infrastructure library. Issues in Information Systems
- Qiunan Zhang, Colin G. Onita, Daniel A. Ray, Michael S. Banks, and Xihui Zhang. 2021. Understanding antecedents of online gamers’ negative emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Issues in Information Systems
- Kaylin Sevigne, Daniel A. Ray, Xihui Zhang, and John D. Crabtree. 2020. Impact and Pedagogical Efficacy of Supplemental Instructors in Introductory Programming Education.