Dr. Pauline Wade

Professor

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Biography

Pauline Wade is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. Candidate in Multi-Disciplinary Engineering and has a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Columbia University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on software engineering methodology, empirical software engineering practices, and education pedagogy within the field. With extensive industry experience, she has previously served as an Assistant Director for the Craig & Galen Brown Engineering Honors Grand Challenge Scholars Programs and as an Assistant Vice President at Alliance Software, where she led internal systems development and employee professional development. She is also the founder of a tech consulting business that specializes in enterprise systems development and software quality evaluation. Wade has held various technical positions within prominent companies including AT&T and Lucent Technologies and is committed to fostering the next generation of engineers through her educational initiatives and industry collaboration efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Director

— Present

Craig & Galen Brown Engineering Honors Grand Challenge Scholars Programs • Texas A&M University

Oversees the Engineering Honors Grand Challenge Scholars Programs and assists in developing the academic and professional experiences of students.

Assistant Vice President

— Present

Alliance Software • United States

Led internal systems development and initiatives for employee professional development.

Founder

— Present

Tech Consulting Business • United States

Specializes in enterprise-wide systems development, business process re-engineering, software quality systems evaluation, and software training.

Tenured Faculty

— Present

University of the Philippines, Cebu, Dept. Computer Science • Philippines

Engaged in teaching and research within the Department of Computer Science.

Incubator Manager & Project Leader

— Present

Department of Science & Technology-UP Cebu Technology Business Incubator • Philippines

Managed operations of a university-based incubator focused on technology commercialization.

Training Coordinator

— Present

Continuing Education Program, University of the Philippines, Cebu • Philippines

Coordinated training programs in the department.

Technical Sales

— Present

Lucent Technologies, Microelectronics Product Division • United States

Responsible for technical sales support of microelectronics products.

Member Technical Staff

— Present

AT&T Wireless Network Group • United States

Served as a systems analyst in the wireless network group.

Member Technical Staff

— Present

AT&T Bell Laboratories, Government Systems • United States

Worked as a systems engineer on government systems projects.

Systems Programmer

— Present

Texas A&M University • United States

Developed and maintained software systems for university operations.

Awards

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Isadore T. Davis Award

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Dean’s Recognition

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President’s Excellence Public Service Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.