Education/Professional Certification:

Ph.D. Instructional Media and Technology (minor: Cognitive Psychology), University of Connecticut, 8/98. Dissertation topic: "Use of Metacognitive Strategies during Software Navigation." M.S. Meteorology and Oceanography, Naval Postgraduate School, 12/87. M.A. Adult Education, University of Rhode Island, 12/84. B.S. Oceanography, United States Naval Academy, 6/78.

Areas of Expertise:

Web design & usability, information architecture, organizational memory

Biography:

Dr. Dowding received his Ph.D. in Instructional Media & Technology from the University of Connecticut, with a minor in Cognitive Psychology. His dissertation studied the thought processes of the human mind while using software. The results are intended to improve the usability and effectiveness of software interface and functional design. He has over 20 years experience in training and education for adults, specializing in instructional design and development of large-scale training programs for the US Navy, State of Connecticut, Canadian government, and Fortune 1000 corporations. His broad range of both technical and managerial experience includes program management of million-dollar multimedia projects for a leading defense contractor, creation and growth of a company that provided computer software training services throughout southern New England, and 22 years of Naval service; both active and reserve. As a graduate of the US Naval Academy, Tim currently holds the rank of CDR in the Naval Reserves. He was also an elected official to the Westerly (RI) School Committee.