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Patricia Buckley Bunnell
Adjunct Lecturer (CEO at Terrapin Government Solutions, LLC)buckleyp@umd.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatriciabunnell/
https://terrapingovernmentsolutions.com
Dr. Patricia Buckley Bunnell, proud terp & UMD alumna, is an adjunct professor specializing in information studies.
As a technology consultant and CEO for her technology company-Terrapin Government Solutions, LLC-and Maryland real estate investor/Realtor, she holds an MBA, and a Ph.D. in Business Analytics and Data Science.
Her knowledge areas include data science and closing hiring gaps in data science. With over a decade of work experience with both the federal government and private industry in health care management, information system security, information technology, information assurance, systems engineering, program management, curriculum management, and data science, she brings practical industry experience to her teaching.
For over seven years, Dr. Bunnell has taught cyber security and technology preparedness for aspirants in technology, and fosters dynamic classroom discussions, combining theory with hands-on application. Dr. Bunnell’s unique blend of academic expertise, mentoring, and real-world insight enriches the learning experience for aspiring information professionals.
Research & Focus Areas
- Accessibility and Inclusive Design
- Data Privacy and Sociotechnical Cybersecurity
- Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization
- Future of Work
- Health Informatics
- Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics
- Library and Information Science
- Machine Learning, AI, Computational Linguistics, and Information Retrieval
- Smart Cities and Connected Communities
- Social Networks, Online Communities, and Social Media
- Youth Experience, Learning, and Digital Practices