Publications

• S. Kurkovsky. Student Reflections on Service-Learning in Software Engineering and Their Experiences with Non-technical Clients. In Proceedings of the 2nd ACM Conference on Global Computing Education (CompEd 2023), Hyderabad, India, Dec 7-9, 2023. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Using Agile Principles for Cohort Building in a Graduate Software Engineering Program. In Proceedings of 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, MD, June 25-28, 2023. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Using Scaffolding to Simplify FOSS Adoption. In Proceedings of the 27th ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE 2022), Dublin, Ireland, July 11-13, 2022. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, S. Ludi, L. Clark. Active Learning with LEGO for Software Requirements. In Proceedings of The 50^th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE 2019), Minneapolis, MN, February 27-March 2, 2019. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Using LEGO to Teach Software Interfaces and Integration. In Proceedings of The 2018 ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE 2018), Larnaca, Cyprus, July 2-4, 2018. DOI
• C. Williams, S. Kurkovsky. Raspberry Pi Creativity: A Student-driven Approach to Teaching Software Design Patterns. Proceedings of The 2017 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, IN, USA, October 18-21, 2017. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Mobile Authentication for Software Engineering: A Case Study of Research and Development Student Projects. Proceedings of 2016 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, Bangkok, Thailand, December 7-9, 2016. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. A LEGO-based Approach to Introducing Test-Driven Development. Proceedings of The 21^st Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, Arequipa, Peru, July 11-13, 2016. DOI
• J. Campbell, S. Kurkovsky, C. W. Liew, A. Tafliovich. Scrum and Agile Methods in Software Engineering Courses. Proceedings of The 47^th ACM Technical Symposium on Computing Science Education, Memphis, TN, March 3-5, 2016. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Teaching Software Engineering with LEGO Serious Play. Proceedings of The 20^th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, Vilnius, Lithuania, July 6-8, 2015. DOI

• A. Kumar, M. Doyle, V. Hong, A. Joshi, S. Kurkovsky, S. Rollins. Helping Academically Talented STEM Students with Financial Need Succeed. In Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education (FIE’21) conference, Lincoln, NE, October 13-16, 2021. DOI
• D. Bouvier, E. Lovelette, J. Matta, J. Bai, J. Chetty, S. Kurkovsky, J. Wan. Factors Affecting the Adoption of Peer Instruction in Computing Courses. In Proceedings of 2019 ACM Global Computing Education Conference (CompEd 2019), Chengdu, China, May 17-19, 2019. DOI
• D. Foster, L. White, J. Adams, D.C. Erdil, H. Hyman, S. Kurkovsky, M. Sakr, L. Stott. Cloud Computing: Developing Contemporary Computer Science Curriculum for a Cloud-first Future. In Proceedings of The 23^rd Annual ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE 2018), Larnaca, Cyprus, July 2-4, 2018. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, C. Williams. Raspberry Pi as a Platform for the Internet of Things Projects: Experiences and Lessons. Proceedings of The 2017 ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, Bologna, Italy, July 3-5, 2017. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. M. Mulcahy. Student Projects with Real-time Sensor Data. Proceedings of The 20^th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, Vilnius, Lithuania, July 6-8, 2015. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Interdisciplinary Connections in a Mobile Computing and Robotics Course. Proceedings of The 19^th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, Uppsala, Sweden, June 23-25, 2014. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Mobile Game Development: Improving Student Engagement and Motivation in Introductory Computing Courses. Computer Science Education, Vol. 23, Issue 2, Taylor and Francis, 2013. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Mobile Computing and Robotics in One Course: Why Not? Proceedings of The 18^th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, Canterbury, UK, July 1-3, 2013. DOI
• S. Jackson, S. Kurkovsky, E. Mustafaraj, L. Postner. Mobile Application Development in Computing Curricula. Proceeding of The 44^th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Denver, CO, March 6-9, 2013. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, D. Defoe. Evaluating the Use of Mobile Game Development in Introductory CS Courses. Proceedings of The 42^nd Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, Seattle, WA, October 3-6, 2012. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Integration of Mobile Game Development into Introductory CS Courses: Lessons Learned. Proceedings of The 4^th International IEEE Consumer Electronics Society Games Innovation Conference, Rochester, NY, September 7-9, 2012. DOI
• B. Burd, J.P. Barros, C. Johnson, S. Kurkovsky, A. Rosenbloom, N. Tillman. Educating for mobile computing: addressing the new challenges. In Proceedings of the final reports on Innovation and technology in computer science education 2012 working groups (ITiCSE-WGR '12), Haifa, Israel, July 3-5, 2012.
• S. Kurkovsky. Integrating Mobile Culture into Computing Education. In Proceedings of The 2^nd IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, Ewing, NJ, March 9, 2012. DOI
• J. Carter, D. Bouvier, R. Cardell-Oliver, M. Hamilton, S. Kurkovsky, S. Markham, O. W. McClung, R. McDermott, C. Riedesel, J. Shi, S. White. Motivating All Our Students? In Proceedings of The 16^th ACM–SIGCSE Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE 2011), Darmstadt, Germany, June 27-29, 2011. DOI
• J. Carter, S. White, K. Fraser, S. Kurkovsky, C. McCreesh, M. Wieck. Motivating Our Top Students. In Proceedings of The 15th ACM–SIGCSE Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE 2010), Ankara, Turkey, June 26-30, 2010. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Can Mobile Game Development Foster Student Interest in Computer Science? In Proceedings of The 2009 IEEE Consumer Electronics Games Innovation Conference (ICE-GIC 2009), London, UK, August 25-28, 2009.DOI
• J. Carter, T. Jenkins, P. Tymann, K. Fraser, S. Kurkovsky, C. Lang, M. Beheshti. Participation rate in CS: One international issue of multiplicity of national ones? In Proceedings of Higher Education Academy Information and Computer Sciences 10^th Annual Conference, University of Kent at Canterbury, UK, August 25-27, 2009.
• S. Kurkovsky. Making the Case for Mobile Game Development. In Proceedings of The 14^th ACM–SIGCSE Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, (ITiCSE-09), Paris, France, July 2009. Poster DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Engaging Students through Mobile Game Development. In Proceedings of The 2009 Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE 2009), Chattanooga, TN, March 4-8, 2009. DOI
• P. Morreale, S. Kurkovsky, G. Chang. Methodology for Successful Undergraduate Recruiting in Computer Science at Comprehensive Public Universities. In Proceedings of The 2009 Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE 2009), Chattanooga, TN, March 4-8, 2009. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Four Roles of Instructor in Software Engineering Projects. In Proceedings of The 13^th ACM-SIGCSE Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITICSE 2008), Madrid, Spain, June 30-July 2, 2008. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Making Computing Attractive For Non-Majors: A Course Design. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Vol. 22, Issue 3, ACM, 2007.
• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati. First Year Experiences of NSF REU Grant: Emerging Issues in Computer Networking. In proceedings of The 43^rd Annual ACM Southeast Conference, Kennesaw, GA, March 18-20, 2005. DOI
• Bhagyavati, S. Kurkovsky, C. Whitehead. Using Asynchronous Discussions to Enhance Student Participation in CS Courses. In proceedings of The 2005 Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE 2005), St. Louis, MO, February 2005. DOI
• M. Yang, Bhagyavati, S. Kurkovsky. Research Experience for Undergraduates – Emerging Issues in Computer Networking. In Proceedings of The International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (EISTA-04), Orlando, FL, July 21-25, 2004.
• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati, W. Summers, C. Whitehead. Online Discussions in Computer Science Courses: How to Make Them an Effective Learning Tool. In Proceedings of The 2^nd IEEE International Conference on Information Technology: Research and Education (ITRE-2004), London, UK, June 28-July 1, 2004. DOI

Pervasive and mobile computing

• S. Kurkovsky. Designing a Prototype System for User Behavior Analysis in the Internet of Things Environments. Proceedings of The 6^th IEEE Global Conference on Consumer Electronics, Nagoya, Japan, October 24-27, 2017.
• S. Kurkovsky, W. Meesangnil. Building and Evaluating a Mobile Application for an Academic Library. Proceedings of The 15^th The International Conference on Network-Based Information Systems, Melbourne, Australia, September 26-28, 2012. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Issues and Challenges in Handheld Augmented Reality Applications. In Proceedings of The 8^th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies, Porto, Portugal, April 18-21, 2012.
• S. Kurkovsky, E. Syta, B. Casano. Continuous RFID-enabled Authentication: Privacy Implications. IEEE Technology and Society, Vol. 30, Issue 3, pp: 34-41, Summer 2011. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, E. Syta. Monitoring of Electronic Communications at Universities: Policies and Perceptions of Privacy. In Proceedings of The 44^th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2011), Koloa, Kauai, HI, January 4-7, 2011. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, E. Syta. Approaches and Issues in Location-Aware Continuous Authentication. In Proceedings of The 13^th IEEE International Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE 2010), Hong Kong, China, December 11-13, 2010. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, E. Syta, B. Casano. Continuous RFID-enabled Authentication and its Privacy Implications. In Proceedings of The 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS 2010), Wollongong, Australia, June 7-9, 2010. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, E. Syta. Digital Natives and Mobile Phones: A Survey of Practices and Attitudes about Privacy and Security. In Proceedings of The 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS 2010), Wollongong, Australia, June 7-9, 2010. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, T. Carpenter, C. MacDonald. Experiments with Simple Iris Recognition for Mobile Phones. In Proceedings of The 7^th International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations, (ITNG 2010), Las Vegas, NV, April 12-14, 2010. DOI
• E. Syta, S. Kurkovsky, B. Casano. RFID-based Authentication Middleware for Mobile Devices. In Proceedings of The 43^rd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2010), Kauai, HI, January 5-8, 2010. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Experimenting with IDA* Search Algorithm in Heterogeneous Pervasive Environments. Artificial Intelligence Review journal, Vol. 29, No. 3-4, Springer, 2009. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky (Ed). Multimodality in Mobile Computing and Mobile Devices: Methods for Adaptable Usability. IGI Global, 2009
• S. Kurkovsky. Location-Dependent and Context-Aware Computing. In P. Chamam, Ed., Encyclopedia of Next Generation Mobile Networks and Ubiquitous Computing, IGI Global, 2008.
• S. Kurkovsky, O. Rivera, J. Bhalodi. Classification of Privacy Management Techniques in Pervasive Computing. International Journal of Ubiquitous Service, Science and Technology, Vol. 1, Issue 1, SERSC, 2009.
• S. Kurkovsky, D. Strimple, E. Nuzzi, K. Verdecchia. Convergence of Web 2.0 and SOA: Taking Advantage of Web Services to Implement a Multimodal Social Networking System. In Proceedings of The 11^th IEEE International Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE 2008), São Paulo, Brazil, July 16-18, 2008. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, D. Strimple, E. Nuzzi, K. Verdecchia. Mobile Voice Access in Social Networking Systems. In Proceedings of The 5^th International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations (ITNG 2008), Las Vegas, NV, April 7-9, 2008. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, A. Sharp. VoiceXML-Enabled Intelligent Mobile Services. In A. B. Waluyo et al, Eds., Mobile Intelligence: Mobile Computing and Computational Intelligence, Wiley Interscience, 2008.
• S. Kurkovsky. Pervasive Computing: Past, Present and Future (invited paper). In Proceedings of The 5^th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICICT 2007), Cairo, Egypt, December 16-18, 2007. DOI
• A. Sharp, S. Kurkovsky. VOICE: a Framework for Speech-Based Mobile Systems. In Proceedings of The 2^nd IEEE International Symposium on Pervasive Computing and Ad Hoc Communications, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 21-23, 2007. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, K. Harihar. Using Ubiquitous Computing in Interactive Mobile Marketing. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing journal, special issue on Interactive Mobile Information Access, Vol. 10, No. 4, 2006. Springer London. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, V. Zanev, A. Kurkovsky. SMMART, a Context-Aware Mobile Marketing Application: Experiences and Lessons. In proceedings of the 2005 Embedded and Ubiquitous Computing conference (EUC 2005), Nagasaki, Japan, December 6-8, 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer Berlin. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, V. Zanev, A. Kurkovsky. SMMART: Using Context-Awareness in m-Commerce. In proceedings of the 7^th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices & Services (MobileHCI 2005), Salzburg, Austria, September 19-22, 2005. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, Vol. 111. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Using Principles of Pervasive Computing to Design m-Commerce Applications. In proceedings of The 2005 IEEE International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing (ITCC-05), Las Vegas, NV, April 11-13, 2005. DOI
• K. Harihar, S. Kurkovsky. Using Jini to Enable Pervasive Computing Environments. In proceedings of The 43^rd Annual ACM Southeast Conference, Kennesaw, GA, March 18-20, 2005. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati, M. Shah. Integrating Diverse IT Areas: Bridging the Gap between Multimedia Kiosks and the Wireless World. In Proceedings of The 2^nd IEEE International Conference on Information Technology: Research and Education (ITRE-2004), London, UK, June 28-July 1, 2004. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, K. Harihar. Intelligent Pervasive Framework for Consumer-Supplier Interaction. In Proceedings of The 2004 International Conference on Pervasive Computing (PCC-04), Las Vegas, NV, June 21-24, 2004.
• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati, M. Shah. Developing an Interactive Kiosk for Mobile Devices: A Practical Experience. In Proceedings of The 2004 International Conference on Pervasive Computing (PCC-04), Las Vegas, NV, June 21-24, 2004.
• A. Ray, S. Kurkovsky. A Survey of Intelligent Pervasive Computing. In Proceedings of The 2003 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IC-AI-03), Las Vegas, NV, June 23-26, 2003.

Grid computing

• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati, A. Ray. Modeling a Grid-Based Problem-Solving Environment for Mobile Devices. Journal of Digital Information Management, Vol. 2, No. 2, June 2004.
• Bhagyavati, S. Kurkovsky. Emerging Issues in Wireless Computational Grids for Mobile Devices. Accepted to The 8th World Multiconference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (SCI-2004), Orlando, FL, July 18-21, 2004.
• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati, M. Yang, A. Ray. Modeling a Grid-Based Problem-Solving Environment for Mobile Devices. In Proceedings of The 2004 IEEE International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing (ITCC-04), Las Vegas, NV, April 5-7, 2004, IEEE CS Press.
• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati, A. Ray. A Collaborative Problem-Solving Framework for Mobile Devices. In Proceedings of The 42nd Annual ACM Southeast Conference, Huntsville, AL, April 2-3, 2004, ACM Press.
• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati. Wireless Grid Enables Ubiquitous Computing. In Proceedings of The 16th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems (PDCS-2003), Reno, NV, August 13-15, 2003.
• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati. Agent-Based Distributed IDA* Search Algorithm for a Grid of Mobile Devices. In Proceedings of The 7th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (SCI-2003), Orlando, FL, July 27-30, 2003.
• S. Kurkovsky, Bhagyavati. Modeling a Computational Grid of Mobile Devices as a Multi-Agent System. In Proceedings of The 2003 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IC-AI-03), Las Vegas, NV, June 23-26, 2003.

Mobile commerce

• S. Kurkovsky, A. Sharp. VoiceXML-Enabled Intelligent Mobile Services. In A. B. Waluyo et al, Eds., Mobile Intelligence: When Computational Intelligence Meets Mobile Paradigm, John Wiley and Sons, 2010.
• S. Kurkovsky. Can m-Commerce Benefit from Pervasive Computing? In I. Lee, Ed., Handbook of Research on Telecommunications Planning and Management for Business, IGI Global, 2009.
• A. Sharp, S. Kurkovsky. VOICE: a Framework for Speech-Based Mobile Systems. In Proceedings of The 2^nd IEEE International Symposium on Pervasive Computing and Ad Hoc Communications, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, May 21-23, 2007. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, K. Harihar. Using Ubiquitous Computing in Interactive Mobile Marketing. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing journal, special issue on Interactive Mobile Information Access, Vol. 10, No. 4, 2006. Springer London. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, V. Zanev, A. Kurkovsky. SMMART, a Context-Aware Mobile Marketing Application: Experiences and Lessons. In proceedings of the 2005 Embedded and Ubiquitous Computing conference (EUC 2005), Nagasaki, Japan, December 6-8, 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer Berlin. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, V. Zanev, A. Kurkovsky. SMMART: Using Context-Awareness in m-Commerce. In proceedings of the 7^th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices & Services (MobileHCI 2005), Salzburg, Austria, September 19-22, 2005. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, Vol. 111. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Using Principles of Pervasive Computing to Design m-Commerce Applications. In proceedings of The 2005 IEEE International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing (ITCC-05), Las Vegas, NV, April 11-13, 2005. DOI
• K. Harihar, S. Kurkovsky. Using Jini to Enable Pervasive Computing Environments. In proceedings of The 43^rd Annual ACM Southeast Conference, Kennesaw, GA, March 18-20, 2005. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, K. Harihar. Intelligent Pervasive Framework for Consumer-Supplier Interaction. In Proceedings of The 2004 International Conference on Pervasive Computing (PCC-04), Las Vegas, NV, June 21-24, 2004.

Temporal reasoning

• S. Kurkovsky, R. Loganantharaj. Extension of Petri Nets for Representing and Reasoning with Tasks with Imprecise Durations. Applied Intelligence journal, special issue on Temporal Uncertainty, Springer Science, 2005. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, R. Loganantharaj. Modeling of, and Reasoning with Recurrent Events with Imprecise Durations. In Proceedings of The 13th International Conference on Industrial And Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence And Expert Systems (IEA/AIE-2000), New Orleans, LA, June 2000, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 1821, pp. 272-283, Springer Verlag. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky, R, Loganantharaj. Extension of Petri Nets and its Applications to Model Systems with Imprecise Task Duration. In Proceedings of The 9th IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems (FUZZ-IEEE 2000), San Antonio, TX, May 2000. DOI
• S. Kurkovsky. Possibilistic Temporal Propagation. PhD Thesis. Center for Advanced Computer Studies, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, 1999.
• R. Loganantharaj, S. Kurkovsky. A New Model for Projecting Temporal Distance Using Fuzzy Temporal Constraints. In Proceedings of The 10th International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence Expert Systems (IEA/AIE-97), Atlanta, GA, June 1997.

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