Pilar PAZOS

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering emphasis in Engineering Management, Texas Tech University, (2005)

M.S. in Systems and Engineering Management, Texas Tech University, (2001)

B.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Vigo, (1994)

Expertise

Research Interests

Knowledge management, group decision making and performance, virtual teams, team dynamics, computer- mediated communication, engineering education, collaborative learning

Articles

Micari, M. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2019). Small fish in a small pond: the impact of collaborative learning on academic success for less-prepared students in a highly selective STEM environment. HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 38 (2) , pp. 294-306.

Canto, A. Maria., Pazos, P. and Cima, F. (2018). Internal drivers of competitiveness for micro and small software development companies in South-Eastern Mexico. International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development 10 (2) , pp. 176.

Magpili, N. Cristina. and Pazos, P. (2018). Self-Managing Team Performance: A Systematic Review of Multilevel Input Factors. Small Group Research 49 (1) , pp. 3-33.

Powell, A. W. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2017). Building high-performing autonomous teams in complex manufacturing settings: A naturalistic research approach. Engineering Management Journal 29 (3) , pp. 1-14.

Khoury, S., Pazos, P., Jenab, K. and Witte, J. (2017). Risk assessment using interval vector cumulative failure rate. International Journal of Business Excellence 12 (1) , pp. 66.

Magpili, N. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2017). Self-Managing Team Performance: A Systematic Review of Multilevel Input Factors. Small Group Research 49 (1) , pp. 3-33.

Micari, M., Van Winkle, Z. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2016). Among friends: the role of academic-preparedness diversity in individual performance within a small-group STEM learning environment. International Journal of Science Education 38 (12) , pp. 1904-1922.

Micari, M. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2016). Fitting in and feeling good: the relationships among peer alignment, instructor connectedness, and self-efficacy in undergraduate satisfaction with engineering. European Journal of Engineering Education 41 (4) , pp. 380-392.

Micari, M. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2014). Worrying about what others think: A social-comparison concern intervention in small learning groups. Active Learning in Higher Education 15 (3) , pp. 249-262.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2012). Conflict management and effectiveness in virtual teams. Team Performance Management: An International Journal 18 (7/8) , pp. 401-417.

Micari, M. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2012). Connecting to the professor: Impact of the student-faculty relationship in a highly challenging course. College Teaching 60 (2) , pp. 41-47.

Chung, J. and Pazos, P. (2012). Instant message as a Task-Support Tool in Information Technology Organizations. Journal of Business Communication 50 (1) , pp. 68-86.

Pazos, P. and Beruvides, M. (2011). Incorporating training and feedback into the study of patterns in group decision making: The impact of communication medium. Team Performance Management 17 (1/2) , pp. 83-101.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Beruvides, M. G. (2011). Performance patterns in face-to-face and computer-supported teams. Team Performance Management: An International Journal 17 (1/2) , pp. 83-101.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Micari, M. and Light, G. (2010). Developing an instrument to characterise peer‐led groups in collaborative learning environments: assessing problem‐solving approach and group interaction. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education 35 (2) , pp. 191-208.

Micari, M., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Streitwieser, B. and Light, G. (2010). Small-Group Learning in Undergraduate STEM Disciplines: Effect of Group Type on Student Achievement. Educational Research and Evaluation.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Light, G., Streitwieser, B., Hirsch, P. and Drane, D. (2008). Enhancing the Early Undergraduate Science Experience: Situated Learning in the Scientific Community. Retrieved on May 5 , pp. 2009.

Micari, M., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Hartmann, M. JZ. (2007). A matter of confidence: gender differences in attitudes toward engaging in lab and course work in undergraduate engineering. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering 13 (3).

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Beruvides, M. (2007). Structuring group decision making in a web-based environment by using the nominal group technique. Computers and Industrial Engineering 52 (2) , pp. 277-295.

Collins, T. C., Beruvides, M. G., Youngblood, A. D. and Pazos, P. (2004). Professional development training for engineering managers. Engineering Management Journal , pp. 8.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Perazzoli, V. E., Jain, J., Canto, A. and Beruvides, M. G. (2001). Application of the nominal group technique in an Internet versus a traditional environment. Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings.

Conference Proceeding

Jovanovic, V., Tombolato-Terzic, D., Richards, D. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2017). Developing a Faculty Learning Community to Support Writing across Different STEM Disciplines American Society for Engineering Education.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Zhou, Z. and Magpili, N. (2017). Developing critical collaboration skills in project based courses Proceedings of American Society of Engineering Education.

Gil, L., Pazos, P., Seck, M. and Delaguila, R. (2017). Impact of a localized lean six sigma implementation on overall patient safety and process efficiency 67th Annual Conference and Expo of the Institute of Industrial Engineers 2017.

Alla, S., Pazos, P. and DelAguila, R. (2017). The impact of requirements management documentation on software project outcomes in health care 67th Annual Conference and Expo of the Institute of Industrial Engineers 2017.

Zhou, Z. and Pazos, P. (2017). The impact of team planning on backup behaviors: The mediation effect of task-focused mental models 67th Annual Conference and Expo of the Institute of Industrial Engineers 2017.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2016). Developing Critical Collaboration Skills in Engineering Students: Results from an Empirical Study ASEE Annual Proceedings.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Magpili, N. (2015). Facilitating Team Processes in Virtual Team Projects Through a Web-Based Collaboration Tool and Instructional Scaffolds (pp. 1) Proceedings of the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.

Gorkem, I. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2015). The Key Factors that Drive Downsizing in Multicultural Military Organizations Proceedings of the International Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management. (pp. 1) American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM).

Jovanovic, V., McKittrick, M., Pazos, P., Richards, D. and Romberger, J. E. (2015). Comparatively Mapping Genres in Academic and Workplace Engineering Environments (pp. 1) American Society of Engineering Education.

Zhou, Z. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2014). Develop transactive memory systems in virtual teams Proceedings of the International Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management. (pp. 1) American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM).

Zhou, Z. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2014). Managing engineering capstone design teams: A review of critical issues and success factors Proceedings of the IIE Annual Conference (pp. 3006) Institute of Industrial Engineers.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Magpili, N. (2014). Understanding the Link Between Team Autonomy and Effectiveness: A Systematic Review and Synthesis Proceedings of the International Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management. (pp. 1) American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM).

Magpili, N. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2013). Managing Diversity in Virtual Teams through Perspective taking Proceedings of the IIE Annual Conference (pp. 1196) Norfolk: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).

Zhou, Z. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2013). Planning and Team Mental Models as Predictors of Team Collaborative Processes Proceedings of the 2013 American Society of Engineering Management Conference.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Gorkhali, A. (2013). The Role of IS Infrastructure and Organizational Context on Implementation of Electronic Health Records Systems Proceedings of the IIE Annual Conference (pp. 676) Institute of Industrial Engineers.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Canto, A. María. (2013). The Role of Team Preparation Processes and Task Conflict on Virtual Team Performance Proceedings of the 2013 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Canto, A. and Magpili, N. (2012). A Case Study of Key Factors Driving Global Virtual Team Effectiveness Proceedings of the IIE Annual Conference (pp. 1) Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).

Day, C. L. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2012). Effectiveness in Executive Decision-Making Bodies: The Role of Conflict IIE Annual Conference. Proceedings (pp. 1) Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).

Canto, A. Maria., Blanco, C. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2012). Factors impacting technology transfer: the Maquiladora industry in Yucatan, Mexico Proceedings of the IIE Annual Conference (pp. 1) Institute of Industrial Engineers.

ME, A. Ustun. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2012). The Impact of Online Collaboration Spaces on Virtual Team Outcomes Proceedings of the IIE Annual Conference (pp. 1) Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).

Onkman, W., Ustun, A., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Canto, A. Maria. (2012). The impact of task conflict on virtual team performance and cohesiveness Proceedings of the IIE Annual Conference (pp. 1) Institute of Industrial Engineers.

Fenollera, M., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Goicoechea, I. (2011). Learning assessment based on active training methods for competence in education using engineering projects Third International Symposium on Project Approaches in Engineering Education .

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Goicoechea, I. and Fenollera, M. (2011). Planning, Communication and Management tools for project-based learning using virtual teams International Symposium of Project Approaches in Engineering Education.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Ustun, A. and DelAguila, R. (2011). The role of conflict management on virtual team performance and satisfaction Proceedings of the IIE Annual Conference (pp. 1) Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).

Powell, A. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2010). Research Model for Measuring Performance and Sustainability of High-Variety, Low-Volume Lean Manufacturing Proceedings IIE Annual Conference (pp. 1) Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Annual Proceedings.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Beruvides, M. G. (2009). The impact of communication medium on team performance patterns Proceedings of the IIE Annual Conference (pp. 386) Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).

Pazos, P., Drane, D., Light, G. and Munkeby, A. (2007). A peer-led team learning program for freshmen engineering students: Impact on retention American Society of Engineering Education Conference.

Linsenmeier, R., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Lipps and Dwyer (2007). Assessment of an electronic learning management system in bioengineering FIE 2007 Conference.

Linsenmeier, R. A., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Lipps, D. B. and Dwyer, K. L. (2007). Work in progress-assessment of an electronic learning management system In bioengineering Frontiers In Education Conference-Global Engineering: Knowledge Without Borders, Opportunities Without Passports, 2007. FIE'07. 37th Annual (pp. S1H-11-S1H-12) IEEE.

Olds, S. A., McKenna, A. and Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . (2007). Work in progress-Promoting conceptual understanding through effective peer discussions in large classes Frontiers In Education Conference-Global Engineering: Knowledge Without Borders, Opportunities Without Passports, 2007. FIE'07. 37th Annual (pp. T1D-7-T1D-8) IEEE.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Olds, S. A. and Linsenmeier, R. A. (2007). Using technology to enhance active learning in the classroom Honolulu, HI: Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Beruvides, M. (2005). Effect of the repeated use of a group support system on performance patterns American Society of Engineering Management Proceedings.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Jian, J., Canto, A., Sandoval, A. and Beruvides, M. (2004). Addressing the efficiency of a web-based environment for group decision making ASEM Annual Conference Proceedings.

Beruvides, M., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Hanson, J. L. (2004). The chunking of course material delivery and evaluation: A Case for Information Processing Management and Evaluation American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Lago, J. and Beruvides, M. G. (2002). State-of-the-Art-Matrix Analysis ond the Delphi Technique Conference Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Management of Technology (pp. 15).

Beruvides, M., Strickland, E., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Jain, J. Y. (2002). Issues Facing International Business Enterprises when Conducting Distributed Meetings to Achieve Organizational Consensus Lubbock, TX: USP2001 Conference.

Gorkem, I., Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Unal, R., Gheorghe, A. V. and Sursal, G. (1993). Key factors driving personnel downsizing in multinational military organizations (pp. 10-29) Organization Science.

Presentations

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Handley, H., Daniels, C., Bullington, K. and Hester, P. T. ( ). Teaching interactively using web-conferencing: The student perspective National Conference of the American Society for Engineering Management Lubbock, TX.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Zhou, Z. and Magpili, N. ( 2017). Developing critical collaboration skills in project based courses Oral Presentation American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Zone II .

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Magpili, N., Zhou, Z. and Rodriguez, L. J. ( 2016). Developing Critical Collaboration Skills in Engineering Students: Results from an Empirical Study Oral Presentation American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference New Orleans, LA.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria ., Micari, M., Light, G., Streitwieser, B. and Linsenmeier, K. (April , 2007). Characteristics of Peer-Led Workshop Groups in STEM Disciplines: A Validated Instrument to Categorize Group Functioning annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association Chicago.

Pazos-Lago, P. Maria . and Micari, M. (April , 2007). Developing Leaders through Peer Facilitation in the STEM Disciplines annual meeting of the Higher Learning Commission Chicago.

• Honorary member of Alpha Pi Mu National Industrial Engineering Honor Society, Alpha Pi Mu National Industrial Engineering Honor Society
• Honorary member of Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society , Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society
• Recipient of Assistantship, Department of Industrial Engineering, TTU
• Recipient of Scholarship, Department of Industrial Engineering, TTU
• 2015: Shining Star Recognition for Student Advising, Division of Student Engagement and Enrollment Services
• 2014: Best Teaching Award, Batten College of Engineering, Old Dominion University
• 2013: Best Paper Finalist , Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conference
• 2006: Honorary award for 2006 Best Dissertation contest, American Society for Engineering Management(ASEM)