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Lori Selby, associate professor of Computer Information Systems (CIS) at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, was recently inducted into the Arkansas Academy of Computing (AAoC) in recognition of more than 20 years of significant and sustained contributions to the computing industry in the state of Arkansas.

Selby serves as the director of Student Internships for CIS at UAM and has designed and developed websites for area businesses. Through her service on numerous academic committees, she assists with accreditation reports, Blackboard Ultra product development, maintaining guidelines to meet accessibility compliance and reviewing academic proposals and changes to the university catalog.

Selby has developed CIS curricula and courses used by the academic programs, each providing a successful academic pathway and career opportunities in information technology. She attends conferences and webinars to enhance professional development, maintain relevancy in the IT field and collaborate with professional educators.

As a partner in PTC Production Incorporated, an agricultural row-crop farming business, she has computerized field operations, enhancing production and compliance with state regulators. Selby serves on the Southeast Arkansas Regional Workforce Advisory Council and has worked with area high school students on STEM collaboration.

“I am profoundly honored to be inducted into the Arkansas Academy of Computing in recognition of my contributions to advancing computing opportunities for students in Arkansas,” Selby stated. “The Arkansas Academy of Computing's relentless pursuit of excellence has made a lasting and positive impact on information technology education and job prospects within our state. The AAoC brings together the best and brightest in the field, and I am truly excited about the prospect of working alongside these visionaries.”

Brian Hairston, dean of the UAM School of CIS, celebrated Selby’s achievement, stating, “Ms. Selby is very deserving of the recognition of induction to the Arkansas Academy of Computing. During her career at UAM, she has taught, mentored and developed hundreds of students who have gone on to successful careers in the information technology industry across the state and the country.” 

According to David Douglas, president of the AAoC, the overall mission of the AAoC is to support computing and technology in Arkansas. These include funding undergraduate computing scholarships and participation in state-level efforts to encourage computing such as statewide computer science meetings along with the Arkansas STEM Coalition. In addition, the AAoC awards academic scholarships to high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in computer science. The program, which is facilitated by the Arkansas Computer Science Initiative, is administered by the Arkansas Academy of Computing. More information is available at www.araoc.org.