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Lon Smith
Associate Professor
School of Acctg, Finan, & Info Serv
HMPH 346
318-342-1846
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Lon Smith, PhD
Associate Professor, Computer Science

Education

Ph D

1993, Computer Science
Tulane University

MS

1991, Computer Science
Tulane University

BS

1986, Computer Science
Louisiana State University – Shreveport

Biographical Sketch

Lon Smith, Ph.D. has been a member of the University of Louisiana faculty for more than 20 year having worked previously at Clark Atlanta University and the University of Texas in Arlington. Dr. Smith is very active in the University Curriculum Committee as both Chair and in the investigation of the management and impact of curriculum changes at a university. Dr. Smith continues a study of traditional SQL and non-SQL database for the facilitation of data access to application programs and across the web. Other areas of investigation include mobile computing, web page development, graphics, animation, and speech recognition.

Licensure & Certification

Skillshot Esports Coaching Certification, NASEF. (September 27 2022 - Present)

Research Interests

Database system, data modeling, mobile computing, responsive websites, computer science education, speech recognition, graphic and animation

Recent Publications

Czejdo, B., Buckles, B. P., Smith, L. A., Eick, C. (1994). An Adaptive Browsing System Based on Rules for Object-Oriented Databases (pp. 121-126). Hamburg: Proceedings of World Computer Congress.
Smith, L. A., Buckles, W. P., Petry, F. E. (1993). Deductive Querying for an Object-Oriented Database Model (pp. 69-74). Houston, TX: Proceedings ETCE Computers and Engineering Symp.
Smith, L. A., Smith, E. T. (2000). Accessing Your PowerPoint Presentations Through the Internet. LCET Conference 2000.
Smith, L. A., Parks, N., Riser, B., Smith, E. T. (1999). PowerPoint: The Basics and Beyond. Fall LACUE Conference ’99.
Smith, L. A., Smith, E. T. (1999). Delivering Your Classroom Presentation on the Internet via PowerPoint. Fall LACUE Conference ’99.
Smith, L. A., Kammerdiener, T. (1999). Using Emacs as an Integrated Development Environment for Multiple Languages. LACUE Conference’99.
Kammerdiener, T., Smith, L. A. (1999). CheckPointer – A Tool to Administer Exercises for Distance Learning on the WWW. ED-MEDIA Conference '99.
Smith, L. A., Kammerdiener, T. (1999). AUTOHTML - A Systematic tool for the Developing Course Web Sites. ED-MEDIA Conference '99.
Smith, L. A., Kammerdiener, T. (1999). A Systematic Tool for Developing Math, Science and Computer Science. M/SET Conference '99.
Kammerdiener, T., Smith, L. A. (1999). Supporting a Web-based Curriculum with a Diverse Mix of Authoring Competency. SITE Conference '99.
Smith, L. A. (1998). Using PowerPoint to Weave the Web into Your Classroom. TELED Conference '98.
Smith, L. A. (1998). Pointing Your Class to Web-based Information via PowerPoint. New Orleans, LA: Proceeding of Tel Ed '98, SITE Conference.
Smith, L. A. (1998). PowerPoint: Easy as 1-2-3, Presentation. Monroe: Spring Conference of Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators.
Smith, L. A. (1996). An Evaluation and Assessment of OO-CASE methodologies and tools Technical Report. Clark Atlanta University.
Smith, L. A., George, R. (1995). An Integrated Complex System Design Tool Using Conceptual Graph. Proceeding of 1995 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics.
Ramirez, J. C., Smith, L. A., Peterson, L. L. (1994). Medical Information Systems: Characterization and Challenges. SIGMOD Record.
Smith, L. A., Buckley, J. (1994). Issues in Formal Semantics of an Object-Oriented Database. Proceeding of ACM CSC 94: Computer Science Conference.
Czejdo, B. D., Buckles, B. P., Smith, L. A., Eick, C. F. (1994). An Adaptive Browsing System Based on Rules for Object-Oriented Databases. IFIP World Congress.
Smith, L. A., Buckles, B. P. (1993). Deductive Querying for an Objest Oriented Database Model. Proceedings of the Energy-source Technology Conference.
Cordova, J., Eaton, V., Greer, T., Smith, L. (2021). On the correlation between homework problems and test code-completion questions in a data structures course (pp. 180-188). Evansville, IN: ACM.
Cordova, J., Eaton, V., Greer, T., Smith, L. A. (2019). A Comparison of Perceptions of CS Majors and Non-CS Majors Regarding Email Security (pp. 31-37). New York, NY: Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges.
Smith, L. A., Cordova, J., Eaton, V., Greer, T. (2018). A Comparison of CS Majors and Non-CS Majors Attitudes and Practices Regarding Password Strength (pp. 69-75). Walton, NY: Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges.
Smith, L., Cordova, J., Eaton, V., Greer, T. (2017). A Comparison of CS Majors and Non-CS Majors Attitudes Regarding Computer Security Threats (pp. 4-10). Walton, NY: The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges.
Smith, L., Smith, E. (2007). Using Camtasia to develop and enhance online learning: tutorial presentation. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges.
Smith, L., Smith, E., Melder, T. (2007). A taste of MERLOT: tutorial presentation. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges.
Wiedemeier, P. D., Cordova, J. L., Smith, L., Taylor, K. W. (2007). An Evaluation of the Efficacy of Seminars in Retaining and Recruiting Computer Science Majors (pp. 78-86). Indiana: The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges.
Magoun, A. D., Cordova, J. L., Smith, L. (2005). Automating the Generation of Prescription Files for the Aerial Application of Insecticides. Proceedings of the 20th ARDS Workshop.
Smith, L., Cordova, J. L. (2005). Weighted Primary Trait Analysis for Computer Program Evaluation. Journal of Computing Science in Colleges & Proceedings of the Third Annual CCSC Mid South Conference.
Smith, L., Smith, E., Wampler, J. (2003). Creating Inexpensive Instructional Internet Videos. Journal of Computing Science in College.
Smith, E., Smith, L. (2002). An Economical Approach to Developing and Distributing Mathematics Course Videos through the Internet. Orlando, FL: International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics Conference.
Smith, L., Smith, E. (2001). An Inexpensive Way to Distribute Video Based Class Content on the Net. Fall LACUE Conference '01.
Smith, L., Smith, E. (2001). Developing Interactive Tutorial with PowerPoint. Northeast Louisiana Technology Fair.
Smith, L., Smith, E. (2000). Non-Linear Tutorials with PowerPoint. Fall LACUE Conference '00.
Kammerdiener, T., Smith, L. (2000). Creating an Effective System for the Development, Submission, and Evaluation of Computer Science Class Assignments. Corpus Christi, TX: Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges: South Central Conference.

Research Grants

Sreekumari, P. (Principal), Smith, L. A. (Supporting), Wiedemeier, P. (Supporting), Taylor, K. (Supporting), "AI-Powered Cybersecurity Education to Address the Industry Skills Gap" (Funded), Sponsored By Cybersecurity Education Management Council, External to The University of Louisiana at Monroe, $219332.00. (June 2025).

Awards & Honors

Member.

Member.

April 2018 Teacher of the Month.

2009 Clark Williams, Jr. Professorship in Computer Science.

2006 Kitty Degree Endowed Professirship for Computer Science.

2000 Kitty Degree Endowed Professirship for Computer Science.

Courses Taught

BUSN 2015CURRENT BUSINESS PROBLEMS, 9 course(s)

CINS 3006Database Appl Dev, 1 course(s)

CSCI 1070COMPUTER LITERACY, 1 course(s)

CSCI 1080FOUND OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, 18 course(s)

CSCI 2000INTRO TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, 20 course(s)

CSCI 2098Ethical and Prof Issues, 1 course(s)

CSCI 3005ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS, 10 course(s)

CSCI 3010ORG OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES, 7 course(s)

CSCI 3020OBJECT-ORIENTED DESIGN & PROG, 13 course(s)

CSCI 3030INTERNET PROGRAMMING, 4 course(s)

CSCI 4055THEORY OF DATA BASE MGT SYS, 18 course(s)

CSCI 4060PRIN OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, 20 course(s)

CSCI 4091COMPUTER SCIENCE CAPSTONE, 4 course(s)