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E-mail: S.L.Krossa@MedievalScotland.org
Ph.D. (Nov 2006) - University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Dissertation: "A Study of Expectations: Women in the Burgh of Aberdeen in the Later Middle Ages" (Department of History)
Used computer technology to extract, process, interrelate, and evaluate information from historical records. Wrote complex historical documents text and analysis database system with a high degree of intelligent automation, including interpretation and classification of personal identification phrases. Results enabled unprecedented analysis of source documents for Scottish medieval social history. Explained workings of database program to non-technical audience in dissertation.
A.B. (1987) - Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
Majors: Physics and Medieval Studies
Coordinator, Innovative Research Collaborations (Dec 2007 - Present)
Academic Technology Specialists Program, Stanford University, Stanford, California
Work with Academic Technology Specialists (http://ats.stanford.edu) to assist faculty to collaborate with other researchers at Stanford and around the world, primarily in the humanities and social sciences. Coordinate efforts to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, including tools and methodological approaches, across projects and disciplines. Current and recent projects include the Human Spatial Dynamics Lab (http://spatialanthropology.stanford.edu), the Cultural Heritage Resource (http://chr.stanford.edu), and the Spatial History Network. Implemented, ab initio, the Innovative Research Collaborations program.
Independent Consultant (Nov 2004 - Nov 2007)
Academic Technology Specialist (Mar 1999 - Aug 2000)
Department of Linguistics, Stanford University, Stanford, California
Assisted faculty and students (both graduate and undergraduate) with a variety of projects including searching and analyzing linguistic corpora (large collections of text), class web sites, online class discussion forums, and networked teaching and research databases and corpora (accessible across all three platforms used: Unix, Macintosh, and Windows). Managed major redesign of department web site, including supervision of student worker. Publicized and then trained faculty and students to use new and existing research and educational technologies via e-mail, web pages, group workshops, and individual consultations. Kept faculty and students informed of extra-departmental resources and training available to them. Evaluated hardware and software and made recommendations for individuals, department, and, working with other Academic Technology Specialists and Academic Computing staff, the university at large.
Software Consultant (Feb 1993 - 1999, Part-Time)
Language Centre, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Designed and implemented software (in a networked environment) to record, analyze, and report use of Language Centre tape library.
Sub-Warden (Dec 1990 - Jul 1998, Part-Time)
Crombie-Johnston & Hillhead Halls, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Member of wardenial team responsible for student welfare and discipline in a university residence hall.
Tutorial Assistant (Oct 1990 - Jan 1992, Part-Time)
Department of History, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Taught small discussion groups for a second year course in Scottish history.
Laboratory Technician (Summer 1991)
Quantic Industries, San Carlos, California
Tested laser subsystem designs. Programmed automated test procedures using National Instruments LabVIEW software within weeks of hire, with no previous LabVIEW or significant laser experience.
Associate Engineer (Jul 1987 - Sep 1989 & Summer 1990)
Advanced Technology Systems, Space Division, Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Sunnyvale, California
Executed computer simulations and presented results in meaningful formats. Organized and maintained accumulated simulation data for senior staff. Wrote computer programs to assist in the above tasks. Projects concerned aspects of space antenna research and development.
Physics Tutor (Sep 1986 - May 1987, Part-Time)
Physics Department, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
Tutored first year undergraduate physics.
Medieval Scotland Web Site <http://MedievalScotland.org/> (1996 - Present)
Designed and developed academic web site to disseminate reliable information to mainly amateur researchers. Topics covered include history, onomastics, language, literature, clothing, and other aspects of medieval Scotland. Wrote original articles covering various, mainly onomastic, subjects, including some with dynamic, database driven content.
Problem Names Project <http://MedievalScotland.org/problem/> (1996 - Present)
Director and editor of an ongoing volunteer project to counter popular misconceptions about the pre-1600 use of various names and naming practices. Coordinated, via the internet, research and editing of articles by various authors for publication on the world wide web.
Gaelic CALL (Oct 1989 - Jul 1996)
Developed prototype Computer Aided Language Learning (CALL) system to assist students learning Scottish Gaelic; using multimedia technology, it included real time student interaction and intelligent skills monitoring. Instigated interest of University of Aberdeen Celtic Department in Gaelic CALL and informally consulted with them in their efforts to secure funding for a Gaelic CALL project.
Operating Systems: Apple Macintosh, MS Windows, UNIX, MS DOS, VAX/VMS.
Languages: HTML, PHP, Apple HyperCard/HyperTalk, Perl, AppleScript, FORTRAN, C, BASIC.
Specific Software: MySQL, Drupal, DreamWeaver, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office, BBEdit, Acrobat, EndNote.
Other: Experience and familiarity with various e-mail, web browser, and other internet applications; content management systems (CMS); online course management tools; networking; local and internet search; corpora; and general multimedia and educational technologies.