Dr. Eric Tao is a professor and director of multiple institutes at California State University Monterey Bay. His research focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, e-learning technologies, and FinTech. He teaches courses in project management, computer architecture, and service learning. Dr. Tao received his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from UC Irvine and enjoys cello, cycling, skiing, movies, seafood, and travel in his free time.

1. Dr. Eric Y. Tao
Professor School of Computing & Design
Director, Institute for Innovation and Economic Development
Director, Computer Science Online
California State University Monterey Bay

2. Dr. Eric Tao
Background
Research and Development
● Innovation and Entrepreneurship
● e-learning Technology and Strategies
● FinTech <- Latest
Teaching
● Project Management (IST 530)
● Computer Architecture (CST 337)
● Service Learning (CST 462S and Digital Otter Center for Community Service)
Joined CSUMB since 1997
Ph.D. Computer Engineering - University of California, Irvine
MS Computer Science - New Jersey Institute of Technology
BS Electrical Engineering - National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan

3. Dr. Eric Tao
personal info
Hobbies:
Cello, Cycling, Skiing, Epic
Movies, Seafood, Travel.
Personal Missions:
to learn
to serve
to love

4. Dr. Eric Tao - Connect
email: etao@csumb.edu
Office: BIT 212, 831-582-4222
skype: ericytao
linkedin: linkedin.com/in/erictao
bio: erictao.weebly.com/bio

5. Advice
Open up - learn from other students
Be proactive - preview
Manage your time

6. Success
Learning at the University / not just the major
Prepare for a long career afterwards