Jan W. Buzydlowski, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Information Science & Technology
"I believe that education is the great equalizer, economically and otherwise," Dr. Jan W. Buzydlowski says.
He came to Cabrini as a result of that belief. In 2005, Buzydlowski was seeking a teaching position at a small, liberal arts, Catholic institution. He joined Cabrini College's faculty because of its commitment to excellence and dedication to the success of its students.
"Being such a beautiful campus just sealed the deal," he says.
Buzydlowski was impressed with Cabrini's sense of community. "It is small and friendly, and there is not a strong line between the faculty, administration, and students," he explains.
When describing his teaching philosophy, Buzydlowski refers to an ancient Chinese proverb: "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime." He says this statement underlines his approach to education.
"I teach both the subject and how to learn the subject, because in most fields, as in mine, it is important both to know a subject and how to learn more about it when needed," Buzydlowski says.
Connected to his belief of education as the equalizer, Buzydlowski spends time outside of the classroom researching and developing computer programs, and programs that instruct users how to effectively operate computers. Through his work, he hopes to make advances in education in developing countries.
"I am very interested in the use of technology in education, particularly the new program for giving computer power to everyone in the developing world, the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program," Buzydlowski says.
He earned a B.A. in mathematics from Holy Family College, an M.A. in education and computer science from Arcadia University, an M.S. in statistics from Temple University, and a Ph.D. in information science and technology from Drexel University.
Buzydlowski's interest in technology spills over into his life outside of the classroom. He serves as chair of the Princeton, N.J. chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM). These professional societies present talks on current topics and issues in information technology monthly, and full-day seminars in technology semi-annually. He also researches topics such as data storage, analysis and information retrieval, social networks, and use of technology in education.
Although Buzydlowski has traveled to many locales, he has called the same place home his entire life. "I haven't traveled much in terms of my domicile," he says. "I was born, raised, and reside in Philadelphia."
Contact information:
Dr. Jan W. Buzydlowski
Assistant Professor, Information Science & Technology
Iadarola Center, Room 126
610-902-8343
janb@cabrini.edu