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systems. In 2021, I taught interactive data visualization, and two sections of Research and Analysis for Information Professionals, MSIM Practicum student (10-week capstone). In my career, I have also conducted and designed usability interface tests as part of my software test engineering work at Microsoft. I have designed and executed over eighty usability tests using the Microsoft usability testing facilities as well as doing Contextual Inquiry and Focus group fieldwork. My studies helped evaluate

degree in Health and Physical Education from Lock Haven University (PA).  She earned her master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Arizona and received her Ph.D. in Exercise and Movement Studies from the University of Oregon in 1992. Dr. Hacker has received numerous professional awards including the Distinguished Professional Practice Award from AASP (the first woman to do so), the American Psychological Association’s Presidential Citation, Faculty Excellence in Teaching

, and in 2013 created an innovative new course in the PLU School of Business that allows students to earn internship credit and participate in a unique, global project. In this course, students experience and grow in the areas of community building and engagement, outreach and education (locally and globally), fundraising, crowdfunding, and international nonprofit projects. The course utilizes an interdisciplinary approach blending business, philosophy, Hispanic studies, communication, culture and

, and in 2013 created an innovative new course in the PLU School of Business that allows students to earn internship credit and participate in a unique, global project. In this course, students experience and grow in the areas of community building and engagement, outreach and education (locally and globally), fundraising, crowdfunding, and international nonprofit projects. The course utilizes an interdisciplinary approach blending business, philosophy, Hispanic studies, communication, culture and