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Michael D. Gordon
Professor of Business Information Technology
Univesity of Michigan
Michael Gordon received his A.B. (Psychology, 1974), M.A. (Computer and Communication Sciences, 1981) and Ph.D. (Computer and Communication Sciences, 1984) from the University of Michigan. His thesis investigated the use of genetic algorithms as a means of feedback that could improve the effectiveness of information retrieval systems. He worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Wayne State University, before joining the University of Michigan's department of Computer and Information Systems in 1984, where he is an Associate Professor and Department Chair.
Office:
Michael D. Gordon
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
University of Michigan
701 Tappan St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234
Office Location: W5737
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Phone: (734) 763-1387
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Other Activities/Appointments
He is the founder and leader of the University of Michigan Information Systems Executive Forum for Improving Information Management, which brings Information Systems executives to Ann Arbor for discussions and presentations on various topical issues in the field of information systems. He has also consulted on information retrieval, business process reengineering, and information systems analysis and design for various organizations.
Research Interests
Michael D. Gordon's research interests are in the areas of effective retrieval and use of information, the application of technology and social conventions to support learning and teaching, and the relationship between information technology and social responsibility. He has published extensively on information retrieval, especially retrieval using adaptive methods, and has been one of the developers of the emerging field of literature-based discovery. Currently, he is studying how to support a group's ability to contribute, structure, and access a common knowledge base in a ways that support deeper and fuller use of its contents. In his role as Associate Dean of Information Technology, he is supporting and studying educational experiments conducted by the faculty aimed at improving learning and teaching. He is also exploring the relationship between information technology and socially responsible business in areas including: poverty, health, education, and the environment.
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