AUSTIN, Texas – The Association for Information Systems presented Alan R. Dennis, professor of information systems and the John T. Chambers Chair of Internet Systems at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, with its lifetime achievement award.
Dennis received the LEO Award at the Association for Information Systems’ annual International Conference on Information Systems on Dec. 13 in Austin, Texas.
Established in 1999, the LEO Award is named for the world’s first business application of computing — The Lyons Electronic Office. It recognizes the lifetime achievements of truly outstanding individuals in the field of information systems. All recipients are scholars or practitioners who have made a global impact on the field of information systems.
“I am deeply honored to receive the LEO award. I am grateful for the mentors, colleagues, and students who have taught me so much over the years,” Dennis said. “As a recipient of this award, my goal is to give back to the IS community through continued research, teaching, and service, so that together we can prepare the next generation of scholars.”
A Kelley faculty member in the Department of Operations & Decision Technologies since 2000, Dennis has written more than 150 research papers, most of which have been co-authored with doctoral students. He has chaired 16 dissertations.
“Alan Dennis’ contributions to his field as a highly productive researcher and mentor to rising scholars are notable and this recognition is most deserving,” said Idalene “Idie” Kesner, dean of the Kelley School and the Frank P. Popoff Chair of Strategic Management. “He is well known for his work showing how computer systems enable people to work together – whether they are in the same room or around the world. This honor, as well as others he has received, speak to Professor Dennis’ effectiveness in action as a scholar and teacher.” (more…)