Dr. Scott Stevens is an Professor of Computer Information Systems and Management Science.  He has been a member of the faculty of James Madison University's CIS/OM Program since 1985, teaching statistics, quantitative methods, operations research, physics and calculus courses, as well as courses in critical thinking, problem solving, game theory and the history of science. He has five times been selected as "Students' Choice for Outstanding Professor in the College of Business," the first person to have been so honored.  He was the recipient of the Carl L. Harter Award, the distinguished teacher award for James Madison University, and was selected as the Distinguished Teacher for the College of Business.  In 2010, he was selected for the Kenneth Bartee Award for Innovation in Teaching.  Dr. Stevens was  the Faculty Member in Residence for the London Studies Abroad Program in the Fall Semester of 1995.

Dr. Stevens completed both his undergraduate and graduate work at the Pennsylvania State University, earning B.S. degrees in both Mathematics and Physics, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics. He has a firm commitment to teaching, and has written his own texts or text supplements for the courses he teaches regularly. His current teaching interests include the application of process learning/discovery learning techniques to the classroom environment. Dr. Stevens' research interests have led him to publish articles on neural net applications, queuing models, automatic data collection, Ramsey graph theory, computer ethics, school choice, and the teaching of linear program formulation. His DVD series "Games People Play:  Game Theory in Life, Business and Beyond", released by the Teaching Company, has enjoyed popular success.  He is also involved in the support of number of student organizations, including Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity and the New and Improv'd improv theatre group. 

Email:  stevensp@jmu.edu Office:  Showker Hall, Room 229 Phone:  568-3060 Office hours Return to Stevens' home page

Dr. Stevens, enraptured by another 15 hour grading marathon