Ph.D. Engineering Management, Old Dominion University
Dr.  Vickie Parsons received her BS in Mathematics from Virginia Tech, MPA in Information Systems from Old Dominion University, and PhD in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University. Her PhD dissertation explored the relationship between project team dynamics and early project success. She is  retired  from  NASA with experience  in  managing  the  systems  engineering and controls aspects of aeronautical,  space  flight,  and  facility  projects. She also managed proposal developments for technology development, technology demonstration, and full science missions. She led independent review teams for multiple NASA  enterprises,  developed  budgets and led resource advocacy with major NASA  offices  and  other  government  agencies,  and  led grass roots cost estimate  development  for  NASA projects.  Finally, she served in the NASA Engineering and Safety Center as an advocate to solve complex engineering and information problems.

Research Interests:

• Project Team Dynamics
• Information Data Mining
• Project Management
• Statistical Analysis

Teaching Philosophy:

My teaching philosophy is to bring real experiences in order to enhance the learning   process.   Wherever  possible,  I  incorporates  in-class  group activities  to  provide  students  with  the  teaming  skills needed in the corporate world.  In addition, I include guest speakers in order to provide alternative points of view.