Professional/Academic Papers, Articles, and Presentations

Unless indicated, a paper or presentation was authored and delivered without collaborators.

Selected Awards

  • Mystery novel Head Games:
    • Winner of the 2007 Gold Medal in Popular Fiction: Florida Book Awards
    • Selected as a 2007 "Killer Book" by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association
  • Doctoral dissertation:
    • Winner of the Outstanding Dissertation Award: University of Central Florida College of Arts & Humanities (2006/07)
    • Nominated for the CCCC Outstanding Dissertation Award in Technical Communication (2007
  • ENGL 221 Technical Report Writing course
    • Selected as a winner of the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program
    • Achieved a perfect 80 out of 80 score by the Quality Matters organization
  • Excellence in Training & Employee Development Award: E-Learning/Blended Learning (2003)
    University of North Florida Division of Continuing Education
  • Multimedia & Internet Training Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Competition
    • Gold Medal Award (1998)
    • Silver Medal Award (1998)
  • Head Writer of two television series nominated for 1992 Cable ACE Awards
  • Writer of a television series that won the 1991 Christa McAuliffe Award for Space Education
  • Contributing Writer for a television series nominated for 1991 Cable ACE Award
  • Writer of an educational television program nominated for a regional Emmy Award
  • Academic Honors Scholarship for undergraduate education; graduated cum laude


Journal Articles: Peer Review / Scholarly

Cavanagh, Thomas B. "Prosthetic Gods: The Posthuman Threat of Self-Service Technology" Misuse and Abuse of Interactive Technologies, Special Issue of Interaction Studies: Social Behaviour and Communication in Biological and Artificial Systems 9.3.

Cavanagh, Thomas B. "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Production" International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction 4.3 (July 2008): 27-42.

Cavanagh, Thomas B. "The New Spectrum of Support: Reclassifying Human Performance Technology." Performance Improvement 43.4 (April 2004): 28-32.

Cavanagh, Thomas B., Sabrina Dickinson, and Suzanne Brandt "Cooperation, Performance, and Technology: A Case Study" Journal of Interactive Instruction Development 11.3 (Winter 1999): 19-28.

Book Chapters

Cavanagh, Thomas B. "Bridging the Academic Divide: A Collaborative Production Model for Learning Objects in Workforce Development." Learning Objects for Instruction: Design and Evaluation. Ed. Pamela Northrup. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing (2007): 213-230.

Conference Papers

Barger, Marilyn, Thomas Cavanagh, Linda Austin, Richard Gilbert, Linda Nichols, and Ed Goolsby. "The Florida Biotechnology Curriculum Consortium." Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon (2005).

Cavanagh, Thomas B. "Eliminating Traditional Training: The New Era of Human Performance Technology." Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Orlando, FL (2004).

Tanner, Scott A., Ronald W. Tarr, and Thomas Cavanagh "SCOs Revisited: Proposing New Categories of Sharable Content Objects to Enhance the Reuse and Sharing of Content Among The Training Community" Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Orlando, FL, (2003)

Cavanagh, Thomas B. and David Metcalf. "An Advanced Learning Environment for the Aerospace Industry." Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Orlando, FL (2002).

Cavanagh, Thomas B. "Propulsion Education Within the Florida Space Research Institute's Advanced Learning Environment." Proceedings of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN (2002)

Cavanagh, Thomas B., Sabrina Dickinson, and Suzanne Brandt "Cooperation, Performance, and Technology: A Case Study." Proceedings of the Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Orlando, FL (1998)

Articles: Professional / Practitioner

Cavanagh, Thomas B. "What is the future of online education in the aviation industry?" LIFT Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Alumni Magazine topic Roundtable. (Fall 2007): 5

Cavanagh, Thomas B. and Tom Baird. "Online Professional Development for Educators" FETConnections. (Florida Educational Technology Corporation) (Winter 2004): 9-10.

Cavanagh, Thomas B. "Ode to Balloon Help" UPA Voice. (Usability Professionals Association) (August 2004) <http://www.upassoc.org/upa_publications/upa_voice/volumes/2004/August/balloon_help.html>.

Cavanagh, Thomas B. and David Metcalf. "Future ALE Programs" Learning Circuits. (American Society for Training and Development) (February 2004) <http://www.learningcircuits.org/2004/feb2004/ALE2.htm>.

Cavanagh, Thomas B. and David Metcalf. "Advanced Learning Environment for the Aerospace Industry" Learning Circuits. (American Society for Training and Development) (February 2004) <http://www.learningcircuits.org/2004/feb2004/metcalf.htm>.

Conference Presentations

Closing the gap: a collaborative production model for e-learning in workforce development
Thirteenth Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning, "The Power of Online Learning: Making a Difference," Orlando, FL (November 8, 2007)

Readin', Writin', and Rockets: Free Online Professional Development in Aerospace Education for Teachers
National Conference on Aviation and Space Education (NCASE), Arlington, VA / Washington, DC. (October 20, 2006)

Online Education and the "Pepperoni Pizza Model"
Multiple Pathways to Learning-Adrian Dominican School of Education 9th Annual Education Conference, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL (February 24 & 25, 2006)

Professional Development in Your Pajamas: The Future of Teacher Training
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (CIA) Leadership Conference, Daytona Beach, FL (Sponsors: Florida Department of Education, Florida Association of Instructional Supervisors & Administrators, Florida Association of School Administrators). (January 16, 2006)

Joint Project for Space Science Education
Co-presenter: Dennis Stetter. Kappa Delta Pi 45th Biennial Convocation: "Infinite Possibilities in Education," Orlando, FL (November 3, 2005)

Find Your Space Online
Co-Presenter: Judy Lee. Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) Conference, Orlando, FL (October 21, 2005)

Get Connected! Online Professional Development for Florida's Teachers
Florida Education Standards Commission Meeting, St. Pete College. St. Petersburg, FL (September 29-30, 2005)

Yes Teach! Science and Math - Your Connection for Online Professional Development
Orange County Public Schools 6th Annual Science Preplanning Conference, Orlando, FL (August 3, 2005)

FSEHS (Fischler School of Education and Human Services) - FSRI (Florida Space Research Institute) Collaboration Model
Co-presenter: Dennis Stetter. Nova Southeastern University's 2005 Conference on Global Leadership, Learning, and Research, Orlando, FL (July 14 & 15, 2005)

Yes Teach! Math & Science
Education Summit: Tools and Resources for Teacher Preparation and Development, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL (July 12, 2005)

What Business Are You In? Facing the Post-Training Era
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) International Conference & Exposition, Orlando, FL (June 6, 2005)

Chromosomal Curriculum: Developing Florida's Web-based Biotechnology Curriculum
Co-presenters: Linda Austin and Linda Nichols. 16th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL (April 2, 2005)

Kiosk Culture: Reconciling the Performance Support Paradox in the New Era of Machines
University of Central Florida Graduate Research Forum, Orlando, FL (March 22, 2005)

Biotech Training: Online Learning and Laboratory Performance
Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orlando, FL (January 28, 2005)

Biotraining: Improving Today's Workforce for Tomorrow's Industry
BioFlorida Meeting: "Building Bridges in BioScience Innovations" (BioFlorida & the South Florida Bioscience Consortium), Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (January 25, 2005)

Eliminating Traditional Training: The New Era of Human Performance Technology
Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Orlando, FL (December 9, 2004)

The Death of Training? Addressing the Performance Support Paradox
TechLearn 2004, New York, NY (November 15, 2004)

The New Spectrum of Support: Reclassifying Human Performance Technology
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) Instructional Systems Design Conference, Chicago, IL (September 29, 2004)

Online Aerospace Education: See the Future Today
37th Annual National Congress on Aviation and Space Education Conference (NCASE), Atlanta, GA (March 26, 2004)

Yes Teach! Initiative
Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), Orlando, FL (January 24, 2004)

SCOs Revisited: Proposing New Categories of Sharable Content Objects to Enhance the Reuse and Sharing of Content Among The Training Community
Co-presenters: Scott A. Tanner and Ronald W. Tarr. Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Orlando, FL (December 4, 2003)

e-Learning for Education: The Florida Teacher Drought
TechLearn 2003, Orlando, FL (November 5, 2003)

Revitalizing an Industry: The Advanced Learning Environment
Online Learning 2003, Los Angeles, CA (September 24, 2003)

The Advanced Learning Environment: Online Technology Education
FACTE-Florida Association for Career & Technical Education Conference, Kissimmee, FL (July 9, 2003)

FSRI's Advanced Learning Environment (ALE): A Success Story for Public-Private Partnerships
Co-presenters: David Metcalf and Diane Alcorn. Learning & Training Week 2003, Washington, DC (April 30, 2003)

Propulsion Education Within the Florida Space Research Institute's Advanced Learning Environment
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN (July 10, 2002)

Emerging Delivery Platforms: Wireless E-Learning for Aerospace
Co-presenter: David S. Metcalf. E-Learning for Aerospace 2002, New Orleans, LA (January 18, 2002)

CPT (Cooperation, Technology, Performance) Case Study: Veteran's Benefit Administration Insurance Division
Co-presenters: Sabrina Dickenson and Suzanne Brandt. Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), Orlando, FL (December 1, 1998)

Invited Panel Discussion Participant:

  • Biotechnology Trends & Partnerships Symposium - Workforce Development Panel (November 2004)
  • Florida Economic Development Workshop Biotech Panel (June 2004)
  • FAA Center of Excellence Conference - Intellectual Property/Export Control Panel (November 2003)
  • American Society for Training Development (ASTD) regional meeting, Northeast Florida/Jacksonville - E-Learning Panel (September 2002)

Numerous other formal and informal presentations, including:

  • Presentation to Orange County, FL Mathematics Department Chairs (November 17, 2005)
  • Briefing for Florida House of Representatives Community College & Workforce Education Committee (November 8, 2005)
  • Briefings for Florida Department of Education's Chancellor of Community Colleges and Workforce Education (June 2003 & October 2005)
  • Florida Gulf Coast University - Project Launch Teacher Training (July 2004 & August 2005)
  • Briefing for Florida House Representative District 26 (June 17, 2005)
  • Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (ICUF) President's Meeting (June 2005)
  • Workforce Florida Board of Directors Meetings (February 2003 & November 2004)
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Project Launch Teacher Training (July 2004)
  • Briefing for Florida House Representative District 49 (November 24, 2004)
  • Florida Independent College Fund (FICF) Board Meeting (July 2003)
  • Florida Association of Science Supervisors Conferences (October 2002 & May 2003)
  • Florida Association of Community Colleges, Technology Commission Conference (April 2003)
  • Florida Aviation Aerospace Alliance Annual Conference (September 2002)
  • Various briefings for staff of state representatives and Lt. Governor

Professional Service/Other

  • Course Monitor for ENGL 221, Technical Report Writing: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide Campus
  • Proposed and coordinated the creation and delivery of a new Worldwide Campus graduate degree (M.S. in Space Education) in collaboration with Nova Southeastern University
  • Proposed and coordinated the creation of a Worldwide Campus scholarship program for the Civil Air Patrol
  • Member of Brevard Community College Virtual Campus Advisory Board
  • Member of Advisory Board for TeachSpace Program (NASA grant at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
  • Representative for the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) on the legislatively-created Florida Distance Learning Consortium: 2003-2005
  • Member of Advisory Council for the Florida Aerospace Resource Center (joint venture between Florida Community College at Jacksonville and Brevard Community College)
  • Member of the Florida Aviation/Aerospace Career Cluster Consortium (FLACCC) to review statewide aerospace education needs and curricula - 2004
  • Judge: Technology Student Association (TSA) Annual Competition
  • Member: Writers Guild of America (current)
  • Member: International Society for Performance Improvement (2004-2005)
  • Member: International Television & Video Association (1995-1999)
  • Member: Mystery Writers of America, active status (current)