Maura A. Deek is a seasoned educator and technologist with extensive experience in academia and industry. She currently serves as a Senior University Lecturer in the Department of Informatics at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). With four decades of professional affiliation at NJIT, Professor Deek has taught undergraduate and graduate courses, engaged in curriculum development, and participated in interdisciplinary educational initiatives. She holds an M.S. in Computer Science from NJIT, a B.S. in Environmental Science from Rutgers University, and an A.S. in Liberal Arts from Middlesex College.

Maura’s interdisciplinary academic background reflects a commitment to bridging science, computing, and education. In addition to college teaching, Maura has contributed to K–12 STEM education through her work with NJIT’s Center for Pre-College Programs, where she served as a Research Associate and Investigator on state- and federally-funded projects. In this role, she developed curricula, trained educators, and participated in educational assessment efforts aimed at enhancing STEM learning in elementary and secondary schools. Maura’s scholarly work explores the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and interdisciplinary learning, with notable contributions including studies on virtual classrooms, the role of problem-solving in computer science education, and technology integration in pre-college and special education curricula. She has co-authored journal and conference papers reporting on the results of her
scholarship activities.

Prior to her academic career, Maura worked in the energy sector where she held several technical roles, ultimately serving as a Lead Knowledge Engineer and Systems Analyst. In this context, she led software engineering teams developing intelligent systems for energy applications and played a key role in business software design and development.

With a rare blend of academic dedication, industry experience, and a passion for education at all levels, Maura brings a unique profile for teaching and mentoring future generations of computing professionals.

M.S. ; New Jersey Institute of Technology ; Computer Science ; 1986

B.S. ; Rutgers University ; ; 1982

IT 202 - INTERNET APPLICATIONS

Web Development, Systems Integration, Programming and Data Structures.

R. Friedman, Fadi P Deek, Maura A. Deek. 2000. "Bridging Technology and Pedagogy: Interdisciplinary Computing and Composition." WebNet Journal: Internet Technologies, Applications and Issues , vol. 2 , no. 1 , pp. 60-67.

Fadi P Deek, Maura A. Deek, Robert S. Friedman. 1999. "The Virtual Classroom Experience: Viewpoints from Computing and Humanities." Journal of Interactive Learning Environments , vol. 7 , no. 2&3 , pp. 113-136.