Ramona Santa Maria

Ramona Santa Maria, Ph.D.

Associate Professor Technology Building 208
Email: santamrr@buffalostate.edu

About

Ramona R. Santa Maria has been a faculty member in the Computer Information Systems Department at Buffalo State College since 1999. She is currently an Associate Professor. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Foundations from the University at Buffalo with a concentration in critical and cultural studies of information technology. Within the CIS department, she coordinates the CIS Internship Program and the Computer Fundamentals course.

Research Interests

Her research interests include the social impacts of technology on women and minorities, as well as classroom technology integration. Additional interests include emerging technologies, social media, and Web 2.0 opportunities for education, along with integrating technology into the K–16 classroom.

Awards

Santa Maria has received several awards for excellence in teaching and presents research regionally and nationally. She is a New York State certified teacher in Business Education and as a School-to-Work Coordinator.

Honors

Buffalo State College

  • Campus Life:
    • (2010) Faculty Appreciation Award for Outstanding Teaching
    • (2008) Faculty Appreciation Award for Outstanding Teaching
    • (2006) Faculty Merit Award, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Buffalo State College, NY
    • (2001) Hero Award, Office of Disability Services, Buffalo State College, NY

Buffalo State: Selected Member

  • Chair, Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee (2020–21)
  • Chair, Commencement Committee (2017)
  • President’s Council on Equity and Campus Diversity (2010–2012)
  • Emerging College Leaders Program (2010)

SUNY: United University Professions (UUP) – Statewide Appointment

  • Part-time Concerns Committee (2008–present)
  • VOTE-COPE Regional Coordinator (2018–present)
  • Future of Higher Education (2018–present)
  • Technology Issues Committee (2008–2018)
  • Task Force on Pay Equity Based on Race (2012–2016)

Chapter Affiliation Leadership

  • Computer Information Systems Department Representative (2018–present)
  • Officer for Part-time and Contingent Faculty, Elected Representative (2013–present)
  • Academic Delegate (2009–present, re-elected)
  • Elected Steward (2011–2013)
  • Elected Academic Delegate (2009–present)

Conference Presentations

  • New York State Sociological Association (2019) “Undergraduate Experiential Learning Programs: Creating Benefits, Develop Essential Skills and Foster Leadership.” Rochester, NY
  • Cengage Publishing Conference (2013) “Digital Teaching in 2013” New York City, NY

Publications

  • Banerjee, S., Santa Maria, R. (2013). A Study of Students’ Perception of Computer Education: Lack of Interest in STEM Fields for Female Students. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 8(4), 93–106.
  • Banerjee, S., Santa Maria, R. (2012). A Study of Students' Perception of Computer Education: Lack of Interest in STEM Fields for Female Students. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society (revising for accepted publication).
  • Knowles, M., Santa Maria, R. (2012). The Computer is Human: A Media Analysis of the "Get a Mac" Campaign. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 7(6).
  • Santa Maria, R. (2011). More Access to Technology, More "Othering": Narratives from Urban High School Students. International Journal of Arts and Sciences (IJAS), 4(21). ISSN: 1944-6934.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2011). Representations of Gender in the "Get a Mac" Ad Campaign. Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal, 3.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2011). Classroom Technology: The Problems That Inner-City Students See. New York State Sociological Association (NYSSA), 2010 Proceedings.
  • Santa Maria, R., Huff, K. (2010). Past Presidents Share Strategies for Writing and Dissemination: Publishing is Not Rocket Science. NERA Researcher (Northeastern Educational Research Association), 48(1).
  • Santa Maria, R. (2010). Schools and the Hybrid Technologist: A "New" Employment Arena that Straddles Both White- and Blue-Collar Positions. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 6.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2009). Technology Shifts Equate with New Challenges: Digital Immigrants, Digital Natives, and Classroom Technology Use in Urban Schools. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 5(6).
  • Santa Maria, R. (2008). Employment Expectations: Urban High School Students Narrate the Possible Outcomes Associated with Learning Classroom Technology. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 4(5).
  • Santa Maria, R. (2007). Are These the Technology Skills Needed for Our Future? Students’ Interpretations of a Technology-Centered Urban High School in Upstate NY. Conference Proceedings, New York State Association for Computers and Technology in Education (NYSCATE).
  • Santa Maria, R. (2004). Service Learning: Affecting College Students’ View on the Urban Environment. In G.J. Dimitriadis & D. Vater (Eds.), New Scholars, New Directions: The 10th Annual GSE Student Research Symposium Proceedings. Buffalo, NY: GSE Publishing.
  • Santa Maria, R., et al. (2004). College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Examination Questions: Information Systems & Computer Applications. New York, NY: The College Board.

Academic Review

  • Peer Reviewer (2011–2012), Journal of International Students (IJS)
  • Volume Editor (2010–2011), Educational Studies Journal, American Educational Studies Association (AESA)
  • Editor (2010–2011), Educational Studies Journal, American Educational Studies Association (AESA)
  • Academic Advisory Board Member (2010–2011), McGraw-Hill Publishing

Presentations

  • Santa Maria, R. (2013). Featured Presenter, “That Was SO Yesterday... What Will You Do Tomorrow?” Pearson Education Professional Development Series, Syracuse, NY
  • Presenter (2012). “Negotiating Textbook Prices and E-options: How Professors Help Students.” BSC Student Club, NYPIRG “Textbook Graveyard” Event

Keynote Speaker

  • Santa Maria, R. (2013). “Liven It Up! Using Different Classroom Technology.” Pearson Education’s IT Customer Appreciation Dinner, Amherst, NY
  • Santa Maria, R. (2010). “Using Technology in the Classroom.” PHIT 2010: Prentice Hall Information Technology Symposium for Educators, Skaneateles, NY
  • Santa Maria, R. (2009). “Why Is Ethical Research Important?” 10th Annual Penn York Undergraduate Research Association Conference, Hilbert College, NY

International Presentations

  • Santa Maria, R. (2011). “The Technological Binary Oppositions in Classroom Technology: Narratives from Students.” International Journal of Arts and Sciences (IJAS), Aix-en-Provence, France.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2010). “Schools and the Hybrid Technologist: A ‘New’ Employment Arena that Straddles Both White- and Blue-Collar Positions.” International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Berlin, Germany.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2009). “Technology Shifts Equate with New Challenges: Digital Immigrants, Digital Natives, and Classroom Technology Use in Urban Schools.” International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Huntsville, Alabama.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2008). “Employment Expectations: Urban High School Students Narrate the Possible Outcomes Associated with Learning Classroom Technology.” International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Boston, MA.

State / Regional / Local Presentations

  • Santa Maria, R. (2013). “Using Open Educational Resources to Reduce Costs for Students.” Open SUNY Summit, Albany, NY.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2012). “Online Tools to Engage Students in Learning.” Western New York Blackboard User Group Conference, Buffalo, NY.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2011). “Bringing Technology to the Forefront in Teacher Education.” New York State Association of Teacher Educators (NYSATE), Albany, NY.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2010). “Classroom Technology: The Problems That Inner-City Students See.” New York State Sociological Association (NYSSA), Buffalo, NY.
  • Santa Maria, R. (2007). “Are These the Technology Skills Needed for Our Future? Students’ Interpretations of a Technology-Centered Urban High School in Upstate NY.” New York State Association for Computers and Technology in Education (NYSCATE) Conference, Rochester, NY.

Expert Interviews

  • Interviewed by Business First (2011) on trends in technology and education.
  • Featured in Buffalo News (2012) discussing digital literacy and access for urban students.

Grants

  • Google IgniteCS Grant (2016). Supporting Computer Science Outreach to Underrepresented Populations.
  • McGraw-Hill Publishing Grant (2011). Integrating Technology in Education.
  • Equity and Campus Diversity Program Grant (2010). Promoting Technology Access and Equity in Higher Education.

Off-Campus Service

  • Member, Board of Directors, Epilepsy Association of Western New York (2012–2016).
  • Technology Advisor, Buffalo Public Schools Technology Integration Initiative (2009–2011).
  • Volunteer Mentor, Girls Who Code (2015–present).