Unlocking the Potential and Pitfalls of QR Codes in the Digital Age
Unlocking the Potential and Pitfalls of QR Codes in the Digital Age
Who will you meet ?
Shawn Janzen
Associate Director of MS Analytics program
American University Kogod School of Business Shawn Janzen is a social scientist with expertise in information behavior, data analytics, sociotechnical cybersecurity, cognitive security, public administration, public policy, and technology policy. Mr. Janzen's research interests span managerial information behaviors, particularly how senior leadership decision-making translates into organizational behaviors. He is also broadly interested in how individuals and organizations create, choose to share, and adopt information that becomes part of institutional knowledge, engagement, and administration. He focuses these interests on issues related to disruptive and emerging technologies, cybersecurity, ethics, and public policy. Mr. Janzen is also interested in helping advance data analytics instructional content and tools to make the user experience more inclusive and accessible. Some of his recent work appeared at the Academy of Management, the Association for Information Science and Technology, and the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. He also served on several nonprofit boards and consulted on organizational management, international affairs, and institutional sustainability. Mr. Janzen also regularly serves as a judge at various data challenge competitions.
Lisa Francis
Graduate Admissions Strategic Advisor
American University Kogod School of Business Lisa Francis is the Strategic Advisor for Graduate Admissions at the Kogod School of Business, where she manages admissions for both the MBA and MS programs. Prior to joining AU, she worked in corporate recruitment and university relations. Lisa completed her undergraduate degree in political science at The George Washington University in 2015. A native of Chicago, she proudly supports the Cubs and enjoys deep dish pizza. Lisa is a storyteller who understands the power of using words to describe the numbers. Her career has focused on crafting people strategy, connecting individuals with the right roles or graduate programs to advance their careers. She believes people are the heartbeat of an organization. As an MBA student, Lisa deepened her strategy mindset, gaining valuable insights into business operations and firm-building both in the classroom and as a pro-bono student consultant. She is excited to continue growing in this area. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys cooking, baking, and going to the movies. Recipe recommendations are always appreciated.
Associate Director of MS Analytics program
American University Kogod School of Business Shawn Janzen is a social scientist with expertise in information behavior, data analytics, sociotechnical cybersecurity, cognitive security, public administration, public policy, and technology policy. Mr. Janzen's research interests span managerial information behaviors, particularly how senior leadership decision-making translates into organizational behaviors. He is also broadly interested in how individuals and organizations create, choose to share, and adopt information that becomes part of institutional knowledge, engagement, and administration. He focuses these interests on issues related to disruptive and emerging technologies, cybersecurity, ethics, and public policy. Mr. Janzen is also interested in helping advance data analytics instructional content and tools to make the user experience more inclusive and accessible. Some of his recent work appeared at the Academy of Management, the Association for Information Science and Technology, and the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. He also served on several nonprofit boards and consulted on organizational management, international affairs, and institutional sustainability. Mr. Janzen also regularly serves as a judge at various data challenge competitions.
Graduate Admissions Strategic Advisor
American University Kogod School of Business Lisa Francis is the Strategic Advisor for Graduate Admissions at the Kogod School of Business, where she manages admissions for both the MBA and MS programs. Prior to joining AU, she worked in corporate recruitment and university relations. Lisa completed her undergraduate degree in political science at The George Washington University in 2015. A native of Chicago, she proudly supports the Cubs and enjoys deep dish pizza. Lisa is a storyteller who understands the power of using words to describe the numbers. Her career has focused on crafting people strategy, connecting individuals with the right roles or graduate programs to advance their careers. She believes people are the heartbeat of an organization. As an MBA student, Lisa deepened her strategy mindset, gaining valuable insights into business operations and firm-building both in the classroom and as a pro-bono student consultant. She is excited to continue growing in this area. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys cooking, baking, and going to the movies. Recipe recommendations are always appreciated.In this session, prospective students will gain an understanding of the ubiquitous black and white boxes you see on posters everywhere: QR codes. Professor Shawn Janzen will share his research surrounding the various types of QR codes and phone-scanning tehnologies, and their intersection with cybersecurity and business. We'll also explore applications for good-use along with how they can be used for malicious practice. Finally, we'll explore cyber-hygiene and how you can ensure your QR code usage is safe in an increasingly digital world.
Identify Cybersecurity Risks
Stay Safe in a Digital World
Explore QR Code Technologies
Learn Best Practices
Identify Cybersecurity Risks
Stay Safe in a Digital World
Explore QR Code Technologies
Learn Best Practices
Enhanced Digital Literacy
Increased Cybersecurity Awareness
Access to SEED Scholarship Fund
Application Fee Waiver
Enhanced Digital Literacy
Increased Cybersecurity Awareness
Access to SEED Scholarship Fund
Application Fee Waiver
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