Katie Smith
VMASC
SUFFOLK, 23435
Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation, Â鶹´«Ã½, (2022)
M.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics, Â鶹´«Ã½, (2009)
B.S. in Applied Mathematics, Â鶹´«Ã½, (2008)
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Â鶹´«Ã½, (2008)
- Modeling and Simulation
- Sponsoring Organization: Â鶹´«Ã½
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Expertise
Research Interests
Scientific visualization including visualization in virtual and augmented reality; Computer visualization, with an emphasis in game-based learning and virtual environments; Serious game development for STEM education; Instructional technologies that promote student understanding of mathematics in higher education
Articles
- Smith, K., Shull, J., Dean, A. W., Shen, Y. and Michaeli, J. (2016). SiGMA: A software framework for integrating advanced mathematical capabilities in serious game development. Advances in Engineering Software 100 , pp. 319-325.
Book Chapters
- Smith, K., Shull, J., Shen, Y., Dean, A. W. and Heaney, P. (2018). A Framework for Designing Smarter Serious Games Smart Universities: Concepts, Systems, Research (pp. 263-294) Springer.
Conference Proceeding
- Smith, K., Shull, J., Heaney, P., Shen, Y., Dean, A. W. and Michaeli, J. (2017). Overview of Game and Content Design for a Mobile Game that will Prepare Students in Calculus and Physics Prerequisites to the Engineering Curriculum Columbus, OH: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.
- Smith, K. Implementation of Dynamic Geometry Applets to Enhance Student Learning in Online Courses Proceedings of the Twenty-ninth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics.
- Smith, K., Shen, Y., Shull, J., Dean, A. W. and Michaeli, J. (2016). A Toolkit for Presenting Advanced Mathematics in Serious Games IEEE SouthEastCon.
Presentations
- Smith, K. (May 17, 2017). Using Open-Source Software to Increase Engagement Oral Presentation 2017 Faculty Summer Institute Norfolk, VA.
- Smith, K., Liu, Z. and Shen, Y. (April , 2017). ActiveFLOVE: A Framework for Explorative Visualization of Large Flow Data Demonstration SpringSim 2017 Virginia Beach, VA.
- Shull, J. and Smith, K. (February , 2016). A Toolkit for Presenting Advanced Mathematics in Serious Gaming Poster ASNE Day 2016 Arlington, VA.
- 2015: College of Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award - Lecturer, Â鶹´«Ã½ College of Sciences