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Laurie P. Dringus, Ph.D., is a professor in the College of Computing, AI, and Cybersecurity at Nova Southeastern University. Her research interests include human-computer interaction, user experience (UX) and information design, and usability.
Dringus has published widely in journals and conferences on the user experience in various technology contexts, including the complex nature of human interaction and discourse in online settings. In addition to HCI, Laurie has been dedicated to the advancement of the field of online learning since 1983, having joined the pioneer group that developed online programs at NSU. From 1998-2014, she served as Editor-in-Chief of The Internet and Higher Education, a top ranked, internationally recognized research journal published by Elsevier.
She served as Conference Co-Chair for the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate 2017 Conference and Program Co-Chair for Accelerate 2016. She has received several distinctions and awards including being named as an OLC Fellow in 2017, CCE Distinguished Professor of the Year, 2015-2016, and the co-recipient of a research grant awarded by the NSU 2017-2018 President's Faculty Research and Development Grants Award competition. One of her former Ph.D. students, Dr. Harold Henke, established a student scholarship fund in her name.
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
… → 1991
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
… → 1985
B.S., Nova Southeastern University
… → 1982
Research Interests
- human-computer interaction
- user experience (UX) usability engineering
- user experience evaluation and testing
- interaction design
- social media and online communication
- computer-supported cooperative work
- online and blended learning
- health care and wellness technologies (aging services technologies)
- accessibility
- usable privacy and security
Disciplines
- Computer Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Communication Technology and New Media
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Experts’ validation of the fundamental cybersecurity competency index (FCCI) using a commercial cyber range through human -generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) teaming
Witko, D., Levy, Y., Neubauer, C., Simco, G., Dringus, L. & Carlton, M., 2025, In: Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice (JCERP). 2025, 1, 22.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Popups, Credibility, and the Spread of Misinformation
Greenberg, H., Dringus, L., Sun, J. & Wang, L., Dec 8 2024, Proceedings of 25th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education, SIGITE 2024. Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 117-122 6 p. (Proceedings of 25th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education, SIGITE 2024).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Introduction to the Special Issue: Select Papers Presented at the 2022 OLC Accelerate Conference and the 2023 OLC Innovate Conference
Moskal, P. D. & Dringus, L., Sep 2023, In: Online Learning Journal. 27, 3, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introduction to the Special Issue: Select Papers Presented at the 2021 OLC Accelerate Conference and the 2022 OLC Innovate Conference Introduction
Moskal, P. D., Dringus, L. & McDonald, P., Sep 2022, In: Online Learning Journal. 26, 3, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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A Qualitative Study of the Phenomenon of Physicians’ User Experience (UX) Pain Points with Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems
Arceneaux, E. J., Dringus, L. P., Snyder, M. M., Wang, L. & Gaeta, M. S., Jan 13 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Nova Southeastern University (External organization)
Dringus, L. P. (Member)
Jan 1 2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Nova Southeastern University (External organization)
Dringus, L. P. (Member)
Jan 1 2015 → Jan 1 2016Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Nova Southeastern University (External organization)
Dringus, L. P. (Member)
Jan 1 2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Internal Review Committee (IRC) for master’s program in computing technology
Dringus, L. P. (Member)
Jan 1 2007Activity: Other
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GSCIS Unit Director, QEP subcommittee for SACS accreditation re-affirmation
Dringus, L. P. (Member)
Jan 1 2005 → Jan 1 2014Activity: Other
Prizes
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Fellow, Online Learning Consortium
Dringus, L. P. (Recipient), Nov 2017
Prize: National/international honor
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2015-2016 NSU CEC Distinguished Professor of the Year
Dringus, L. P. (Recipient), Oct 13 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)