Education:

• B.L., Fudan University, Shanghai, China
• M.A., Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y.
• Ph.D., Baruch College, C.U.N.Y.

Courses Offered:

• Principles of Information Technology
• Database Management Systems
• Managing Information Systems

Teaching Interest:

• Database Management
• e-Commerce
• Managing Information Systems

Research Interest:

• Human Computer Interaction
• TAM
• Interface Design
• e-Commerce

Recent Publications:

•  Burns, T., Gao, Y., Sherman, C., & Klein, S. (2018).  Do the Knowledge and Skills Required By Employers of Recent Graduates of Undergraduate Information Systems Programs Match the Current ACM/AIS Information Systems Curriculum Guidelines?   Information Systems Education Journal, 16 (5), 56-65.
• Burns, T.J., Gao, Y., Sherman, C., Klein, S. (2016), An Empirical Investigation into the Advantages and Disadvantages of Combining Information Systems and Operations Management into One Department. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada USA SSN: 2473-3857 v2 n4036
•  Gao, Y., & Wu, X. (2015).  User Acceptance of Learning Technology: The Case of Using Moodle.   International Journal of Learning, 21, 1-8.
• Burns, T. J., Gao, Y., Sherman, C., Klein, S. (2016), An Empirical Investigation into the Advantages and Disadvantages of Combining Information Systems and Operations Management into One Department.  Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada USA SSN: 2473-3857 v2 n4036
• Burns, T. J., Gao, Y., Sherman, C., Vengerov, A., Klein, S. (2014). Investigating a 21st Century Paradox: As the Demand for Technology Jobs Increases Why Are Fewer Students Majoring in Information Systems?. Information Systems Education Journal, 12(4) 4-16.
• Gao, Y. (2013). The Influences Of Cognitive Factors And Trust On e-Government Acceptance: Evidence From A Two-Stage Model. Review of Business Information Systems. 17 (4) 153-158
• Gao, Y. (2011).  An Experimental Study of the Effects of Interactivity and Humor in E-Commerce.   Review of Business Information Systems, 15 (1), 6.
• Wu, X. & Gao, Y. (in press, 2011).  Applying the Extended Technology Acceptance Model to the Use of Clickers in Student Learning: Some Evidence from Macroeconomics Classes.   American Journal of Business Education, 4 (7).
• Gao, Y. & Wu, X. (2010).  A Cognitive Model of Trust in E-Commerce: Evidence from a Field Study in China.   Journal of Applied Business Research, 26 (1), 37-44.
• Gao, Y. & Wu, X. (2010).  Perceived Value of Educational Hypermedia: An Exploratory Study.   American Journal of Business Education, 3 (8).
• Gao, Y. (2009).  Factors Influencing Perceived Value of and Attitude toward E-Commerce among.   Proceedings of 2009 International Conference on Information Engineering (ICIE).