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Kurz 218
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Kurz Hall 207
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- Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture from University of California, Berkeley
- Master of Science in Operations Research from University of California, Berkeley
- Master of Science in Environmental Management from University of San Francisco
- DSc in Engineering Management from the George Washington University
- Certified as Project Management Professional®
- Served 26 years in US Coast Guard (retired as Captain)
- Teaching: Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Statistics
- Research: Risk Analysis, Expert Judgment, Project Management, Leadership
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulszwed/
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Kurz Hall 210
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- Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology Engineering from Shandong University, China
- Master of Science in Finance from Sam Houston State University
- Master of Science and Ph.D. in Financial Economics from University of New Orleans
- Dr. Shu Tian is an associate professor of Finance in the department of International Maritime Business. She started teaching at the Academy in 2010. Her teaching interests lie in Investment, International Finance, Corporate Finance, Options and Futures, and Personal Finance. She has taught various business courses, such as Principles of Finance, Accounting, Macro/Microeconomics, Business Computation, and Statistics for Managers. Dr. Tian’s research focuses on Investment, International Finance, Market Microstructure, and Behavioral Finance.
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Harrington 216A
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- LT, USNR (Ret.)
- Bachelor of Science from Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- Marine License - Chief Engineer, Motor and Gas Turbine, Unlimited Horsepower
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Harrington 318A
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Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, Mass Maritime Academy, 2000
USCG Unlimited Master
Professional experience includes working on supply boats for Tidewater Marine and on research vessels for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Sailed as Third, Second, and Chief Mate on the TS Kennedy
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Kurz Hall 213
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- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Bridgewater State University
- Master of Arts in Political Science from University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Ph.D. in Political Science from University of Connecticut
- Dr. Valla joined Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Emergency Management Department in 2016 after completing a career with the FBI as an intelligence analyst. During his tenure with the FBI, Dr. Valla provided intelligence analysis on most of the major terrorism investigations conducted by the FBI's Boston Field Office which included the 9/11 attacks and the Boston Marathon Bombing. Dr. Valla also served as a military intelligence officer with the U.S. Army Reserve and retired as a Major in 2004. His final assignment before retiring was as an instructor at the Joint Military Intelligence College - now the National Intelligence University. While there, he taught graduate courses in intelligence analysis, terrorism, and analytic methodology, as well as other national security topics.
- When not teaching, Dr. Valla enjoys running, hiking, working out, white-water rafting, and foreign language study. He is an avid science fiction fan. A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, he grew up in Kingston and now resides in Taunton.
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Kurz Hall 221
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- Courses Taught:
- FM-5060: Legal & Regulatory Issues
- Education:
- J.D. Law, Suffolk University Law School, 1984
- M.S. Environmental Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, 1979
- B.S. Biology, Fordham University, 1974
- Experience:
- Previous to his position at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, he served as Environmental Counsel and Worldwide Director of the Environmental, Safety & Health Department for Sensata Technologies, Inc. (formerly Texas Instruments Incorporated, Sensors & Controls Group). He holds a law degree from Suffolk University and is admitted to practice before the Massachusetts Bar, Federal District Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. Professor Veale’s main interests have been involved in developing environmental infrastructure throughout the world and believes that industry, government, and academia play a vital role in the world environmental movement.
- Chairman of the International Environmental Law Committee for the Boston Bar Association
- Served as an Air Force Officer for over 24 years
