Professor, Grand Valley State University (2007 to present)
Associate Professor, Grand Valley State University (1999 to 2007)
Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Springfield (1993-1999)
Instructor, The Ohio State University (1992-1993)
Education
Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science, The Ohio State University, 1992
M.S. in Computer and Information Science, The Ohio State University, 1989
Bachelor of Environmental Design, Texas A&M University, 1986
Professional Interests
Computer science education
Usability evaluation and design
Object-oriented programming
and design
Computer graphics
Awards & Grants
Principal Investigator, NSF Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (DUE-0341148) ($197,000)·
"Integrating Algorithm Visualization into Computer Science Education
- Full Implementation." We develop, evaluate, and dissemiate algroithm
visualization resources to support computer science education. (May 2004
- December 2007)
Principal Investigator, NSF Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (DUE-126494) ($72,000)·
"Integrating Algorithm Visualization into Computer Science Education
- Pilot Project." We developed and evaluated algroithm visualization
resources to support computer science education. (June 2002 - May 2004)
NSF Digital Library Initiative II ($83,600)· "A Digital Library
of Reusable Science and Math Resources for Undergraduate Education."
I evaluated the usability of the new online library and associated development
tools. (May 2000 - December 2001)
NSF Course and Curriculum Development Award (DUE-9752190), $279,000
- co PI with Deb Knox, The College of New Jersey and Ed Fox, Virginia Tech
to develop an online repository of reusable teaching resources for computer
science educators. I served as Associate Editor of the Computer Science
Teaching Center (March 1998 -February 2000).
NSF Special Project Supplemental Award (DUE-9816443), $283,000
- co PI with Deb Knox, The College of New Jersey and Scott Owen, Georgia
State to perform digital library research on NSF funded education repositories
(September 1998 - August 2000).
Principal Investigator, NSF Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement Award, $14,000
- includes mandatory UIS matching funds to purchase computing equipment
for a Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory for undergraduate education
(March 1998 - February 2000).
Principal Investigator, Univeristy of Illinois Learning Technologies in Higher Education Program,
$6,000 to develop the Visualization Resource Center for Computer Science
Education. The peer-reviewed site encourages the use of visualization to
teach computer science. Faculty from around the country are involved in
an advisory role. (1997)
Principal Investigator, SIGGRAPH Education Committee Special Project, $4,000
- support for student help to develop and maintain the Visualization Resource
Center for Computer Science Education. (1997)
Principal Investigator, University of Illinois Learning Technologies in Higher Education Program,
$17,000 - developed an object-oriented software library to teach computer
graphics. Materials are published on the Web and other faculty are encouraged
to use them. (1996)
NSF Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement Award,
Co-PI, $27,000- funded a laboratory of twelve PCs for computer science majors.
(1995)
ACM SIGGRAPH Educator's Grant, $1,100
- funded attendance to the annual SIGGRAPH conference. (1994)
Principal Investigator, Curriculum Development Award, University of Illinois at Springfield,
$1,500 - Study involving the use of presentation software in the classroom.
(1994)
Publications & Conference Presentations
2007
M. McNally, T. Naps, S. Grissom, D. Furcy, C. Trefftz, "Supporting the Rapid Development of Pedagogically Effective Algorithm Visualizations", The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 23 (1), 2007.
T. Naps, M. McNally & S. Grissom, "Integrating Algorithm Visualization into Computer Science Courses", workshop presented at SIGCSE 2007, March 10, 2007.
E. Roberts, R. Cutler & S. Grissom, "Using the Java Task Force Packages", workshop presented at SIGCSE 2007, March 9, 2007.
2006
S. Grissom, “A Nifty Assignment: Video Poker ”, The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 22 (1), p. 67, 2006.
E. Roberts, et al., "The ACM Java Task Force: Final Report", SIGCSE Bulletin, 38 (1), pp. 131-132, New York: ACM, 2006.
T. Naps, M. McNally & S. Grissom, Integrating Algorithm Visualization into Computer Science Courses, workshop presented at SIGCSE 2006, March 3, 2006.
T. Naps, M. McNally, & S. Grissom. “Realizing XML Driven Algorithm Visualization,” presented at the Fourth Program Visualization Workshop, University of Florence, Florence, Italy, June 2006 .
S. Grissom, T. Naps, & M. McNally, "Developing Algorithm Visualizations using JHAVE", week-long national workshop hosted at GVSU, June 2006.
2005
E. Roberts, et al., "The ACM Java Task Force: Status Report",
SIGCSE Bulletin, 37 (1), pp. 46-47, New York: ACM, 2005.
S. Cunningham, L. Beck, S. Grissom, Z. Dodds, J. Carroll, "The Voice
of Experience: National Science Foundation Funded Projects", SIGCSE
Bulletin , 37 (1), pp. 128-129, New York: ACM, 2005.
S. Grissom, T. Naps, & M. McNally, "Developing Algorithm Visualizations using JHAVE", week-long national workshop hosted at GVSU, August 2005.
2004
S. Grissom and H. Dulimarta, “An Approach to Teaching Object-oriented Design
in CS II”, The Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 20
(1), pp. 106-113, 2004.
2003
S. Grissom. "Putting It All Together: Creative Ideas for Using Technology
in the Classroom," satelite broadcast of a panel discussion, Dallas,
TX, Oct 16, 2003.
S. Grissom. "The Trials and Tribulations of Usability Testing,"
presented at WebDevShare Conference, Indiana University, Oct 5-8, 2003.
S. Grissom, M. McNally & T. Naps, "Algorithm Visualization in CS
Education: Comparing Levels of Student Engagement," ACM Symposium
on Software Visualization, New York: ACM, pp. 87-94. Distinguished Paper
Award. 2003.
D. Jenkins, S. Grissom & K. Miller, "Consequences of Prarie Wetland
Drainage for Crustacean Biodiversity and Metapopulations," Conservation
Biology, 17 (1), 2003.
2002
T. Naps & S. Grissom, "The Effective Use of Quicksort Visualizations
in the Classroom," The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges,
18 (1), Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges, 2002.
2001
S. Grissom, "Reality Check: An Informal Feedback Tool", SIGCSE
Bulletin, 33 ( 3), New York: ACM, 2001.
M. van Gorp & S. Grissom, "An Empirical Evaluation of Using Constructive
Classroom Activities to Teach Introductory Programming," Computer
Science Education, 11 (3), pp. 247 - 260, 2001.
2000
S. Grissom, "A Pedagogical Framework for Introducing Java IO in CS
1", SIGCSE Bulletin, 32 ( 4), New York: ACM, 2000.
S. Grissom & M. van Gorp, "A Practical Approach to Integrating
Active and Collaborative Learning in the Introductory Computer Science Curriculum",
The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges, 16 (1), Consortium
for Computing in Small Colleges, pp 95-100, 2000.
R. Ferguson, S. Grissom & K. Berberoglu, "A Time Management &
Feedback Tool for Students in Programming Courses", The Journal of
Computing in Small Colleges, 16 (1), Consortium for Computing in
Small Colleges, pp 101-110, 2000.
S. Grissom, "Encourage Student Feedback Before It's Too Late",
The Teaching Professor, 14 (1), Madison, WI: Magna Publications,
2000.
1999
D.Knox & S. Grissom, "Developing Teaching Resources for Reuse and
Publishing in the CSTC," SIGCSE Bulletin 31 (1), New York:
ACM, 1999.
L. Hitchner, S. Cunningham, S. Grissom & R. Wolfe, "Computer Graphics:
The Introductory Course Grows Up," SIGCSE Bulletin 31 (1),
New York: ACM, 1999.
S. Grissom & K. Miller, "N Version Testing in the Undergraduate
Curriculum," Computer Science Education Journal, 9 (1),
Swets & Zeitlinger, pp. 1-7, 1999.
1998
S. Grissom, D. Knox, et al., "Developing a Digital Library of Computer
Science Teaching Resources",SIGCSE Bulletin 30 (4), New
York: ACM, 1998.
S. Grissom, "Listen To Your Students Early and Often To Improve Your
Teaching," Midwest Computer Conference Proceedings, March 20,
1998, Purdue University Calumet, 1998.
J. Schmoll & S. Grissom, "Learning Object-Oriented Concepts On-Line
With Tootorial," Midwest Computer Conference Proceedings, March
20, 1998, Purdue University Calumet, 1998.
1997
S. Grissom, "The Makings of a Successful Grant Proposal,"Computer
Graphics, 31 (3), New York: ACM, pp. 52-53, 1997.
S. Grissom, J. Giroux, J. Stuhlmann and R. Wolfe, "101 Funding Sources
to Support Using Computer Graphics to Teach,"SIGGRAPH '97 Education
Program CD-ROM Proceedings, New York: ACM SIGGRAPH, 1997.
J. Stuhlmann, J. Giroux, S. Grissom, and R. Wolfe, "Finding the Money:
How to Locate Grant Information State by State in the U.S.A.,"Computer
Graphics, 31 (3), New York: ACM, pp. 38-41, 1997.
1996
S. Grissom,"uisGL: A C++ Library to Support Graphics Education,"
Computer Graphics, 30 (3), New York: ACM, 1996.
S. Grissom, "A Middle-Out Approach to Teaching Computer Graphics with
uisGL", SIGGRAPH '96 Education Program CD-ROM Proceedings, New
York: ACM, 1996.
S. Grissom, "Managing Programming Teams of Two," Midwest Computer
Conference Proceedings, Loyola University Chicago, 1996.
S. Grissom, C.W. Wilson, V.K. Proulx, J.A. Koomen, R Wolfe & R. Rasala,
"Using Visual Demonstrations To Teach Computer Science," SIGCSE
Bulletin, New York: ACM, p 413, 1996.
R. Wolfe, S. Grissom, T. Naps & A. Sears, "A Tested Tool for Teaching
Computer Science," The Journal of Computing in Small Colleges,
12 (2), pp. 70-77, 1996.
1995
S. Grissom, J. Bresenham, B. Kubitz, G. S. Owen & D. Schweitzer, "Approaches
To Teaching Computer Graphics," SIGCSE Bulletin, 27 (1), New York:
ACM, pp. 382-383, 1995.
S. Grissom, D. Hunkins, T. Naps, S. Rodger, R. Ross & D. Schweitzer,
"Using Visual Demonstrations to Teach Computer Science," SIGCSE
Bulletin, New York: ACM, pp. 370-371, 1995.
S. Grissom & T. Koschmann, "MMT: A Hypermedia Case Presentation
Document for Medical Education," Project Demonstration, National Education
Computing Conference '95 Proceedings, Baltimore, MD, p 319, 1995.
S. Grissom & T. Koschmann, "Hypermedia without Programming: Automatic
Generation of Presentation Documents for Case-based Instruction," National
Education Computing Conference '95 Proceedings, Baltimore, MD, pp. 294-298,
1995.
S. Grissom & G. Perlman, "StEP(3D): A standardized evaluation plan
for three-dimensional interaction techniques," International Journal
of Human-Computer Studies, 43, Academic Press Limited,
pp. 15-41, 1995.
G. Trammell & S. Grissom, "Lesson Manager for Demonstrations in
Organic Chemistry Videodisc," Journal of Chemical Education: Software,
7C (2), 1995.
S. Grissom et. al. "Using Presentation Software in the Classroom to
Enhance Education," Classroom Demonstration, National Education Computing
Conference '95 Proceedings, Baltimore, MD, pp 14-15, 1995.
1989
S. Grissom, W. Carlson, & G. Perlman, "Tablet-based Valuators:
A Comparison of Virtual Buttons and Hand Gestures for Interactive Computer
Graphics", G. Salvendy and M. Smith (eds.), Work with Computers: Organizational,
Management, Stress and Health Aspects, Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp. 476-483,
1989.
Campus and Professional Service
2007 - 08
Program Chair, Computer Science
Accreditation Coordinator, School of Computing & Information Systems
GVSU University Assessment Committee
College Personnel Committee
GVSU Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Board
GVSU Taskforce on Transportation
Webmaster and Site Selection Committee, SIGCSE
2006 - 07
Program Chair, Computer Science
Accreditation Coordinator, School of Computing & Information Systems
GVSU University Assessment Committee
GVSU Faculty Facilities and Planning Committee
Webmaster and Site Selection Committee, SIGCSE
2005 - 06
Program Chair, Computer Science
Accreditation Coordinator, School of Computing & Information Systems
Acting Chair, GVSU Faculty Facilities and Planning Committee
Chair, Padnos Professional Development Committee
Webmaster and Site Selection Committee, SIGCSE
2004 - 05
Program Chair, Computer Science
GVSU Faculty Salary and Budget Committee
GVSU Faculty Facilities and Planning Committee
Padnos Professional Development Committee
Webmaster , Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education
2003 - 04
GVSU Faculty Salary and Budget Committee
GVSU Campus Parking Task Force
Treasurer, SIGCSE
Grant reviewer, National Science Foundation
2002 - 03
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Symposium Chair, SIGCSE 2003
Treasurer, SIGCSE
2001 - 02
Division Teaching Effectivness Committee
Division Personnel Committee (Fall 01)
School Curriculum Committee
Program Chair, SIGCSE 2002 Symposium
Treasurer, SIGCSE
2000 - 01
Division Teaching Effectiveness Committee
Chair, School Faculty Search
School Curriculum Committee
School Instructional Resources Committee
SIGCSE 2001 Symposium Treasurer
1999 - 00
School Curriculum Committee
School Instructional Resources Committee
Grant reviewer, National Science Foundation
1998 - 99
Chair, UIS Graduate Council
Book reviewer, Interactive Computer Graphics with OpenGL (2nd)
1997 - 98
Chair, Educators Program, SIGGRAPH Conference
1996 - 97
Chair, UIS College Curriculum and Program Review Committee
Program Chair, Midwest Computer Conference
Educators Program Committee, SIGGRAPH Conference
Book reviewer, Interactive Computer Graphics with OpenGL
