Biography
Professor Weiss has worked in the computer industry since 1985 in different capacities, mostly in computer education. She has been involved in all facets of the computer industry, including hardware/software installation, repair, troubleshooting, consulting, programming, and (multi-unit) managing training centers for a major Fortune 100 retailer. Professor Weiss worked as a computer consultant/trainer for several large companies and has trained users from various county and government agencies. Professor Weiss has been teaching in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences since 1989 as an adjunct, and since 1999 as a full-time faculty member. She primarily teaches the School's service courses and has taught 40,000 FIU students. She is the three-time recipient of the KFSCIS Excellence in Teaching award and received the prestigious FIU University Excellence in Teaching award in 2015.
Awards & Honors
- Excellence in Teaching Award, FIU SCIS, 2008, 2013, 2023
- University Excellence in Teaching Award, FIU, 2015
Education
- MS, Computer Science Education, Barry University, 1992