Curriculum Vitae
College of Business
Department of Information Systems
Washington State University
Todd Hall 442, PO Box 644743
Pullman, WA 99164-4743
Phone: 509.335.8026
Fax: 509.335.5339
Cell: 541.399.2961
Email: almcnab@wsu.edu
Web: www.annamcnab.com
Education
| Ph.D. | Expected May, 2009 |
Washington State University – Pullman, WA Emphasis: Management Information Systems |
| M.B.A. | May, 2006 | Washington State University – Pullman, WA Emphasis: General Business |
| B.A. | August, 2004 | Washington State University – Pullman, WA Emphasis (double major): Management Information Systems Operations Management |
Dissertation Research
Title: Designing Interfaces to Support Associative Cognitive Processing: An Experimental Study of ColorAssociations in Emergency Response Systems
Committee: Joe S. Valacich (Co-Chair), Traci J. Hess (Co-Chair), Craig D. Parks
Status:
Proposal defended (May 27th, 2008)
Expected dissertation defense (May, 2009)
Study 1 - Pilot (Fall 2007), Full data collection (Spring 2008)
Study 2 - Pilot (Summer 2008), Full data collection (Fall 2008)
Abstract: One of the problems studied in HCI research is the design of interfaces that improve the speed of information retrieval. Based on research findings in the areas of information systems and cognitive psychology, this dissertation proposes that information processing can be improved by designing interfaces supporting associative cognitive processing. The research is based on dual-processing theories which collectively posit that some information is processed using a fast information-processing mode (associative processing), while other types of information are processed using a slow information processing mode (symbolic processing). The proposed model will be validated using a series of laboratory experiments. Results of study 1 suggest that color can be successfully used in interface design to increase information retrieval performance speed. Study 2 is set to explore the usefulness of associations for information processing under time pressure in emergency response systems. Future studies are proposed to examine the use of personalization to further enhance the performance benefits obtained through associative processing.
Research and Publications
Journal Publications
Li, X., Hess, T.J., McNab, A.L. and Yu, Y. “Culture and Acceptance of Global Web Sites: A Cross-Country Study of the Effects of National Cultural Values on Acceptance of a Personal Web Portal” The DATA BASE for Advances in Information Systems Forthcoming.
Journal Submissions under Review
Marett, K., McNab, A.L., Harris, R. “Social Networking and Gender: An Evaluation of Protection Motivation Theory in an Online Environment”
Status: Submitted to Journal of Information Technology (April, 2008) and Under Review
Hess, T.J., Joshi, K. and McNab, A.L., "An Alternative Lens for Understanding Technology Acceptance: The Equity Implementation Model"
Status: Submitted to Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce and Under Review
Adams, P., McNab, A.L., Chunbo, R., Hust, S., Lei, M., Marett, E.G., Chang, H. "The Social Norms Approach to Sexual Assault Prevention: A Study of Six Sexual Assault Topic Areas"
Status: Submitted to American Journal of College Health
Selected Work In Progress
McNab, A.L., Hess, T.J., “Reliability Generalization of Usefulness, Ease of Use and Behavioral Intentions: Recommendations for Appropriate Instrument Use”
Status: Journal version write-up (Spring 2009)
Target: MIS Quarterly
McNab, A.L., Hess, T.J., and Valacich, J. S. “Designing Interfaces in Support of Associative Cognitive Processing: An Experimental Study of Color and Location Associations in a Customer Service Task”
Status: Journal version write-up (Spring 2009)
Target: International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction
Sarker, S., McNab, A. L., Basoglu, A. and Yu, Y. “Evolution of Trust in Distributed Software Development Teams: A Punctuated Equilibrium Model,”
Status: Journal version write-up (Spring 2009)
Target: TBD
McNab, A.L. and Raska, D. “Let’s Date: The Effect of Brand Engagement in Self-Concept on Exchange of Private Information in Online Communities?”
Status: Pilot study collection (Spring 2009), Main data collection (Spring 2009)
Target: TBD
Clay, P., McNab, A.L. “The Use of Item Response Theory for Validity Testing in Instrument Development”
Status: Idea development (Spring 2009)
Doctoral Consortium Presentation
McNab, A. L. (2008) “Designing Interfaces in Support of Associative Cognitive Processing: An Elaboration Likelihood Perspective” Doctoral Consortium America's Conference on Information Systems, Toronto, Canada, August, 2008
Conference Presentations and Proceedings
McNab, A.L., Hess, T.J. (2007) “Reliability Generalization of Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness and Behavioral Intentions,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems, Montreal, Canada, December 2007.
Li, X., Hess, T.J., and McNab, A.L. (2007) “Cultural Issues and Acceptance with Web 2.0: A Study of Personalized Web Services.” Pre-ICIS Workshop on Information Systems Research in the Era of Web 2.0, sponsored by the Korean Association for Information Systems (KrAIS).
Hess, T.J., Joshi, K. and McNab, A.L. (2007) “An Empirical Investigation of the Equity Implementation Model: An Alternative Lens for Understanding Technology Adoption,” Proceedings of the America’s Conference on Information Systems, Keystone, CO, August, 2007.
McNab, A. L., Sarker, S. (2006) “Evolution of Trust in Distributed Software Development Teams: A Punctuated Equilibrium Model,” Proceedings of the America's Conference on Information Systems, Acapulco, Mexico, August, 2006.
Research Interests
- Design of interfaces to support cognitive processes and task performance
- User evaluations of information systems as informed by social exchange theory and equity theory
- New methodologies in IS research
- Social Networking
Teaching Interests
Primary Interests
- Introduction to MIS
- Electronic Commerce
- Database Management Systems
- Project Team Management
- Telecommunications and Networking in Business
- Emerging Technologies
Secondary Interests
- Business Statistics (Quantitative Methods)
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality Management
- Healthcare Informatics
Teaching Experience
Teaching Experience (Instructor)
Washington State University - Pullman Campus
- MIS 250 Managing Information Technology (Co-teaching appointment)
- Summer 2007 (14 students), Course Evaluation: 3.58/4.00
Washington State University - Distance Degree Program
- MIS 250 Managing Information Technology
- Summer 2008 (65 students) , Course Evaluation: pending
- Spring 2008 (68 students), Course Evaluation: 3.52/4.00
- Fall 2007 (92 students), Course Evaluation: 3.54/4.00
- MIS 374 Telecommunications and Networking in Business
- Spring 2007 (17 students), Course Evaluation: 3.46/4.00
Teaching Assistant Experience
- MIS 250 Managing Information Technology
- Fall 2007 : Section 1 (43 students) TA Evaluation: 3.76/4.00
- Fall 2007 : Section 1 (46 students) TA Evaluation: 3.47/4.00
- MIS 375 Global E-Commerce
- MIS 374 Telecommunications and Networking in Business
- MIS 372 Database Management
Other Experience
- Teaching and Research Assistant, Department of Information Systems, Washington State University (08/2004–Present)
- Academic and Career Services – Computer Lab Manager, Athletic Department, Washington State University (08/2002–07/2004)
- Academic and Career Services – MIS Tutor, Athletic Department, Washington State University (08/2002–07/2004)
- Volunteer Women’s Varsity Rowing Coach, Washington State University (08/2002–05/2004)
- Manager of Women’s Rowing Team, Washington State University (08/2002–05/2004)
- Business Office Assistant, Athletic Department, Washington State University (08/2002–05/2003)
- Athletic Director’s Office Assistant, Athletic Department, Washington State University (08/2002–12/2002)
Awards
- Washington State University Travel Grant – Amount $500 (Spring 2008)
- Washington State University Conference Registration Grant – Amount $100 (Summer 2007)
- Jeld-Wen Foundation Scholarship – Scholarship Amount $2000 (Spring 2004)
- Ruth and Fred Schroeder Class of 1921 Scholarship – Scholarship Amount $750 (Spring 2004)
- General Business Scholarship – Scholarship Amount $750 (Fall 2003)
- President’s Honor Roll, Washington State University (Spring 2001– Spring 2004)
- All-Academic Team, Washington State University (2002)
- American Sport Education Program - Coaching Certificate (2002)
- Full Athletic Scholarship – Women’s Varsity Rowing Team, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington (Spring 2001 - Fall 2002)
- Rowing National Champion - Slovakia (Double Scull (1999), Double Scull (2000), Pairs (2001))
