Dorothy K. McAllen

A photo of Dorothy McAllen

Associate Professor (Retired)

Technology and Professional Services Management

202K Roosevelt Hall

734.487.4694

[email protected]

Education

  • Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy in Technology, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
  • MS, Technology Studies, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
  • BS, Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI

Professional Summary

  • Assistant Professor, September 2015 - present
  • 28 years in State Government
  • National security, strategic management and innovation

Courses Taught

  • TM130 Introduction to Technology Management
  • TM212 The Management of Technological Change
  • TM311 Information Technology Management and Organizations
  • TM314W Socio-Technical systems Approach to Process Improvement
  • TM415 Senior Seminar in Technology Management
  • TS505 Technology and society
  • TS506 Patterns of change in Technology and Culture
  • TS508 Contemporary Issues in Technology
  • STS300W Research and Writing: Technology Career Perspective
  • ET100 Introduction to Engineering Technology
  • IA479 Cyber Intelligence
  • IA592 Cyber Intelligence II
  • IA329 Policy Development in Information Security

Selected Publications

  • McAllen, D.. Policy Constraints on Technological Innovation. Paper presented at the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) Conference, Dearborn, MI, Nov., 2014.
  • Downs, G. and McAllen, D.. How much do they know? A Study of the Foundational Knowledge of Incoming Technology Management Undergraduates. Paper to be presented at the 2015 Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference, Portland, OR, August, 2015.
  • McAllen, D., Downs, G., and Ascani, H., The Relationship between Prior Military Education and Academic Performance in a Technology Management Undergraduate Program. 2013 Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference, San Jose, CA, July, 2013.
  • Downs, G. and McAllen, D. Exploring Military Service and Performance in Online Classes. The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration (OJDLA). Winter, 2014.
  • McAllen, D., National Values and Technology Innovation: A Study on Inclusive and Exclusive Relationships. Midwest Research Symposium, University of Toledo, March, 2011.
  • Downs, G. and McAllen, D., The Effect of Intrinsic Motivation on Success in a Technology Management Undergraduate Program. Paper presented at the 2012 Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) Conference, Vancouver, CA, July, 2012.
  • McAllen, D., Unintended Consequences: The Relationship between National Security Policy and Technology Innovation. EMU Research Conference, Ypsilanti, MI, March, 2011.
  • McAllen, D., The Role of Knowledge Transference in the Sustainability of Technology Innovation, EMU Graduate Research Conference, Ypsilanti, MI, March, 2010.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • PICMET, Technology Management National Organization
  • SHOT, Society for the History of Technology
  • DEC, Detroit Economic Club
  • PMI, Project Management Institute
  • MCWT, Michigan Council of Women in Technology
  • AAUW, American Association of University Women
  • Epsilon Pi Tau, International Honor Society for Professionals in Technology
  • Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society
  • FBINAA, Federal bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates