Office Hours

Biography

My name is Maria Uskova. I am originally Russian (as well as my whole family). My husband Dr. Vladimir Uskov is a professor of Computer Science at Bradley University. We have 2 children: - 29 years old Alex completed his PhD studies in Computer Science. He also works at Bradley University.

Our daughter Julia 26 years old completed MBA at Bradley. She works at Caterpillar and lives in Denver now.

I have my master degree in engineering. I was a PhD student in Computer Science. I worked in computer and publishing business (Russian-American joint ventures) in Russia for several years. We spent 1 year at Michigan State University, then 4 years at the University of Cincinnati. This is my thirteenth year at Midstate College.

Education

• Ph.D. Student (Computer Science), 1991
  Scientific Research Institute on Construction Science, Moscow, Russia
• M.Sc., Bioengineering (with Honors), 1984
  Moscow Aviation University, Moscow, Russia

Work Experience

• Midstate College (2000–present)
  Instructor
• College of Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA (1999–2000)
  Visiting Professor, Math/Physics/Computing Technology Department
• College of Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA (1997–1999)
  Instructor, Math/Physics/Computing Technology Department
• Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA (1995–1996)
  Visiting Researcher, Department of Public Relations and Sociology
• ABB Uniturbo Ltd., Moscow, Russia (1994–1995)
  Special Assistant to General Manager
• OPTIMA Joint (USA-Russia) Venture, Moscow, Russia (1993–1994)
  Sales Representative
• INTERPERIODIKA Joint (USA-Russia) Venture, Moscow, Russia (1992–1993)
  Technical Editor
• Scientific Research Institute on Construction Science, Moscow, Russia (1989–1992)
  Ph.D. Student (Computer Science) and Researcher
• The ENERGY Aerospace Scientific and Production Company, Moscow, Russia (1984–1989)
  Engineer