1991-present

Journals

1. Dabruzzi, T.F., Jimenez., A.G., Speaks, J.E., Stoler, S., Sutton, M.A., Pomory, C.M. & Bennett, W.A. (in press). Thermal tolerance and metabolic responses of two damselfish species from a hyperthermic rockpool nursery in Dry Tortugas National Park, USA. Accepted Spring 2012 to appear in Caribbean Journal of Science.

2. Dabruzzi, T.F., Sutton, M.A., & Bennett, W.A. (2012). Metabolic thermal sensitivity optimizes sea krait amphibious physiology. Herpetologica, 68(2), 218-225. [abstract] [PDF]

3. Speaks, J.E., Randall, C.J., Jimenez, A.G., Dabruzzi, T.F., Sutton, M.A., Pomory, C.M., & Bennett, W.A. (2012). Temperature tolerance comparisons among juvenile reef fishes from a beachrock nursery in Dry Tortugas National Park. Florida Scientist, 75(4), 242-248. [abstract]

4. Sutton, M.A., White, L.J., Mbizo, J., & Stewart, G.L. (2010). Assessment in online programs: Use in strategic planning for faculty/adjunct development and course instruction to improve faculty and student engagement. International Journal on E-Learning, 9(1), 129-145. [abstract]

5. Rotunda, R.J., Kass, S.J., Sutton, M.A. & Leon, D.T. (2003). Internet use and misuse: Preliminary findings from a new assessment instrument. Behavior Modification, 27(4), 484-504. [abstract]

6. Leon, D.T., Rotunda, R.J., Sutton, M.A. & Schlossman, C. (2003). Internet forewarning effects on ratings of attraction. Computers in Human Behavior, 19(1), 39-57. [abstract]

7. Sentelle, S., Sentelle, C. & Sutton, M.A. (2002). Multiresolution-based segmentation of calcifications for the early detection of breast cancer. Real-Time Imaging: Special Issue on Imaging in Bioinformatics, 8(3), 237-252. [abstract]

8. Sutton, M.A., Sentelle, S. & Rotunda, R. (2002). A pilot study in the analysis of digitized mammograms: Combining academic and commercial results on a public database. Journal of Women's Imaging, 4(1), 7-12. [abstract]

9. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1998). Function from visual analysis and physical interaction: A methodology for recognition of generic classes of objects. Image and Vision Computing, 16(11), 745-763. [abstract] [PDF]
   A summary of this work is also provided in the following dissertation:
   Sutton, M.A.. (1997). Function from Visual Analysis and Physical Interaction: A Methodology for Recognition of Generic Classes of Objects. (Doctoral dissertation, University of South Florida, 1997).
   [ PDF, 152 pages]

10. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1994). GRUFF-3: Generalizing the domain of a function-based recognition system. Pattern Recognition, 27(12), 1743-1766. [abstract] [PDF]
    This article was awarded an Honorable Mention Pattern Recognition Society Award as an outstanding contribution to Pattern Recognition journal.

Book Chapters

1. El-Sheikh, E.M., Mbizo, J., Stanny, C.J., Stewart, G.L., Sutton, M.A., White, L.J., & Williams, M.H. (2010). Engaging faculty in the assessment process at the University of West Florida. In Maki, P.L. (Editor), Coming to Terms with Student Outcomes Assessment: Faculty and Administrators’ Journeys to Integrating Assessment in Their Work and Institutional Culture, Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing, 178-190.

2. Bowyer, K.W., Sutton, M.A., & Stark, L. (2009). Object recognition through reasoning about functionality: A survey of related work. In Dickinson, S. (Editor), Object Categorization: Computer and Human Vision Perspectives, Cambridge University Press, 129-147.

3. Sutton, M.A., Mbizo, J., Yoshihashi, A., & Hoyt, R.E. (2009). Imaging and communication in medical and public health informatics: Current issues and emerging trends. In Bankman, I.N. (Editor), Handbook of Medical Image Processing and Analysis, Second edition. Elsevier, Inc., 895-907.

4. Sutton, M.A. (2009). Image segmentation by fuzzy clustering: Methods and issues. In Bankman, I.N. (Editor), Handbook of Medical Image Processing and Analysis, Second edition. Elsevier, Inc., 91-111.

5. Sutton, M.A. & Stark, L. (2008). Function-based reasoning for goal-oriented image segmentation. In E. Rome, et al. (Eds.): Towards Affordance-Based Robot Control, Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Germany: Springer Berlin/Heidelberg, 159-172. [abstract]

6. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Hughes, K. (2002). Exploiting context in function-based reasoning. In G.D. Hager, et al. (Eds.): Sensor Based Intelligent Robots, Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Germany: Springer-Verlag Heidelberg, 357-373. [abstract]

7. Sutton, M.A., Bezdek, J.C. & Cahoon, T.C. (2000). Image segmentation by fuzzy clustering: Methods and issues. In I.N. Bankman (Ed.), Handbook of Medical Imaging Processing and Analysis. San Diego, CA: Academic Press, Inc., 87-106.

8. Bezdek, J.C. & Sutton, M.A. (1999). Image processing in medicine. In H.-J. Zimmermann (Ed.), Practical Applications of Fuzzy Technologies. Boston, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 363-416. [abstract]

9. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1997). Representing and reasoning about object functionality: Towards an integrated approach. In R.C. Bolles, H. Bunke & H. Noltemeier (Eds.), Intelligent Robots: Sensing, Modeling, and Planning. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, 180-197.
   [PDF, 18 pages, click here.]

10. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1996). Chapter 2: Related work. In L. Stark & K. Bowyer, Generic Object Recognition Using Form and Function. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, 7-16.

11. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1996). Chapter 3: The "knowledge primitives." In L. Stark & K. Bowyer, Generic Object Recognition Using Form and Function. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, 17-26.
12. Bennett, N., Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1996). Chapter 4: The functional properties. In L. Stark & K. Bowyer, Generic Object Recognition Using Form and Function. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, 27-32.
13. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1996). Chapter 5: The "category definition tree." In L. Stark & K. Bowyer, Generic Object Recognition Using Form and Function. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, 33-39.
14. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1996). Chapter 6: The function-based analysis process. In L. Stark & K. Bowyer, Generic Object Recognition Using Form and Function. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, 41-59.
15. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1996). Chapter 7: Recognition results for complete 3-D shapes. In L. Stark & K. Bowyer, Generic Object Recognition Using Form and Function. Singapore: World Scientific Publishing, 61-66.
16. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1993). Function-based generic recognition for multiple object categories. In A.K. Jain & P.J. Flynn (Eds.), Three-Dimensional Object Recognition Systems. Amsterdam: Elsevier Science Publishers, 447-470.
    [PDF, 22 pages, click here.]

Books/eBooks, Associate Editor

1. Hoyt, R.E., Editor. Medical Informatics: Practical Guide for the Healthcare Professional, Third Edition. (2009). Sutton, M.A. & Yoshihashi, A. (Associate Editors). 343 pages, Lulu.com.

2. Hoyt, R.E., Editor. Medical Informatics: Practical Guide for the Healthcare Professional 2008. (2008). Sutton, M.A. & Yoshihashi, A. (Associate Editors). 2nd Edition, 349 pages, Lulu.com.

3. Hoyt, R.E., Editor. Medical Informatics: Practical Guide for the Healthcare Professional 2007. (2007). Sutton, M.A. & Yoshihashi, A. (Associate Editors). 1st Edition, 249 pages, Lulu.com.

PhD Dissertation

• Sutton, M.A.. (1997). Function from Visual Analysis and Physical Interaction: A Methodology for Recognition of Generic Classes of Objects. (Doctoral dissertation, University of South Florida, 1997).
  [PDF, 152 pages, click here.]
  A summary of this work is also provided in the following journal article:
  Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1998). Function from visual analysis and physical interaction: A methodology for recognition of generic classes of objects. Image and Vision Computing, 16(11), 745-763.

Conferences: Articles in Proceedings

1. Wells, D.L., El-Sheikh, E.M., Sutton, M.A., Di Santo, V., & Bennett, W.A. (2009). Automated image processing of X-radiographics of digestion in stingrays. Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, CSREA Press, 715-719.

2. Sutton, M.A., Deneke, L., Eme, J., Bennett, W. & Wray, F. (2003). Development and assessment of bioinformatics tools for species conservation and habitat management. In Titsworth, F. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE Bioinformatics Conference, Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, Inc., 654-655. [abstract] [PDF]

3. Sentelle, S., Sentelle, C. & Sutton, M.A. (2003). Rapid segmentation of calcification clusters using multi-resolution guided fuzzy c-means and wavelet processing. In Peitgen, H.-O. (Ed.), IWDM 2002 6th International Workshop on Digital Mammography, Germany: Springer-Verlag Heidelberg, 414-416. [abstract]

4. Sutton, M.A., Marin, A., Sentelle S., Wooldridge, S., Griffith, P. & Dell, C. (2001). Development and assessment of protocols for efficient utilization of large-scale digital mammography databases. In Yaffe, M.J. (Ed.), IWDM 2000 5th International Workshop on Digital Mammography, Madison, WI: Medical Physics Publishing, 777-784.

5. Cahoon, T.C., Sutton, M.A. & Bezdek, J.C. (2000). Breast cancer detection using image processing techniques. In Proceedings of FUZZ-IEEE 2000: 9th IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems, Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, Inc., 973-976. [abstract]

6. Hutcheson, T., Sutton, M.A. & Bezdek, J.C. (1999). Small target classification in LADAR images with fuzzy templates. In Sadjadi, F.A. (Ed.), SPIE Proceedings 3718: Automatic Target Recognition IX. Bellingham, WA: SPIE Press, 172-180. [abstract]

7. Kuncheva, L., Bezdek, J. & Sutton, M.A. (1998). On combining multiple classifiers by fuzzy templates. In Bezdek, J. & Hall, L.O. (Eds.), Proceedings of the IEEE Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, Inc., 193-197. [abstract]

8. Sutton, M.A. & Bezdek, J. (1998). Enhancement and analysis of digital mammograms using fuzzy models. In J.M. Selander (Ed.), SPIE Proceedings 3240: 26th Applied Imagery and Pattern Recognition (AIPR) Workshop: Exploiting New Image Sources and Sensors, Bellingham, WA: SPIE Press, 179-190. [abstract]

9. Sutton, M.A., Bowyer, K. & Stark, L. (1996). Interactive confirmation of object functionality. In McDowell, J.K. (Ed.), Working Notes of the AAAI Workshop on Modeling and Reasoning With Function, Menlo Park, CA: AAAI Press, 117-120.
   [PDF, 4 pages, click here.]

10. Sutton, M.A., Liu, H., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1995). Towards a domain-independent function-based recognition system. In Stewman, J.H. (Ed.), Proceedings of the Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Symposium, St. Petersburg, FL: Florida AI Research Society, 294-298.
    [PDF, 5 pages, click here.]

11. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1992). "We do dishes, but we don't do windows": Function-based modeling and recognition of rigid objects. In Casasent, D.P. (Ed.), Proceedings of the SPIE Workshop on Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XI: Algorithms, Techniques and Active Vision, Bellingham, WA: SPIE Press, 132-143. [abstract]

12. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1992). A short survey: What is a "generic" object model for computer vision? In Fishman, M.B. (Ed.), Proceedings of the Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Symposium, St. Petersburg, FL: Florida AI Research Society, 252-256.
    [PDF, 10 pages, click here.]

13. Sutton, M.A., Stark, L. & Bowyer, K. (1991). Capturing function in a generic representation scheme. In Proceedings of the 8th Israeli Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision, Jerusalem: Color Print Press, 97-111.

Conferences: Abstracts / Presentations

1. Sisskin, E., Mbizo, J. & Sutton, M.A. (2010, November 6-10). Interactive strategies for teaching environmental justice in online MPH programs (abstract accepted; presented by E. Sisskin). American Public Health Association 138th Annual Meeting and Expo. Denver, CO.
2. Sisskin, E., Mbizo, J., Hahn, A., Sutton, M.A., Stewart, G.L. & Reedy, S.L. (2009, November 11). Innovative strategies for online delivery of public health courses and programs: Implications for student engagement and retention (abstract accepted; presented by E. Sisskin). American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting and Expo. Philadelphia, PA.
3. Mbizo, J., Sutton, M.A., Sisskin, E. & Stewart, G.L. (2009, November 11). Determinants of infant mortality disparities in Escambia County, Florida (abstract accepted; presented by J. Mbizo). American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting and Expo. Philadelphia, PA.
4. Stark, L., Hughes, K. & Sutton, M.A. (2000). Exploiting functional context in computer vision (invited lecture, presented by L. Stark). Workshop on Modelling of Sensor-based Intelligent Robot Systems, International Conference and Research Center for Computer Science, Dagstuhl, Germany.
5. Rotunda, R. & Sutton, M.A. (1999). Interactive Internet exercises for undergraduate psychology courses (demonstration). Eleventh Annual Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, Atlanta, GA.
6. Stark, L., Sutton, M.A. & Bowyer, K.W. (1997). Current research efforts in use of function in computer vision (invited lecture, presented by L. Stark). Workshop on Knowledge-based Computer Vision, International Conference and Research Center for Computer Science, Dagstuhl, Germany.
7. Sutton, M.A. (1996). Function-based reasoning for symbolic labeling and interaction (invited lecture). IEEE Computer Society Workshop on Function, Formation, and Facilitation, IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, San Francisco, CA.
8. Stark, L., Sutton, M.A. & Bowyer, K.W. (1996). Current research efforts in function-based recognition (invited lecture, presented by L. Stark). Workshop on Modelling and Planning for Sensor-based Intelligent Robot Systems, International Conference and Research Center for Computer Science, Dagstuhl, Germany.
9. Sutton, M.A. (1994). GRUFF-3: Generalizing the domain of a function-based recognition system / Generic recognition of articulated objects by reasoning about functionality (invited lecture). IEEE Computer Society Workshop on the Role of Functionality in Object Recognition, IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Seattle, WA.

Invited Seminars / Lectures, International

1. Sutton, M.A. (2009, October 18-23). "Object Recognition Through Reasoning About Functionality: A Survey of Related Work and Open Problems." Invitation to present at the International Conference and Research Center for Computer Science in Schloss Dagstuhl, Germany. (One of 40 researchers of international standing in their respective fields invited to participate in Dagstuhl Seminar 09431: From Form to Function.)
2. Sutton, M.A. (2006, June 5-9). "Function-based Reasoning for Goal-Oriented Image Segmentation." Invitation to present at the International Conference and Research Center for Computer Science in Schloss Dagstuhl, Germany. (One of 40 researchers of international standing in their respective fields invited to participate in Dagstuhl Seminar 06231: Towards Affordance-Based Robot Control.)
3. Sutton, M.A. (1998). "The Role of Functionality in Object Recognition." Invited lecture to School of Mathematics, University of Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom (transmitted through video-link to the Universities of Cardiff, Swansea and Aberystwyth).

Invited Lectures/ Presentations/ Panelist, Regional and National

1. Sutton, M.A. (2011, February 25). “Building High-Quality Online Programs: Support for Strategic Planning and Accreditation Efforts Using a Team-Oriented Model Emphasizing Quality, 360-Degree Assessment, and Public Accountability”. Invited presentation to College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL.
2. Sutton, M.A. (2007, August 2-5). National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduates reunion/follow-up (invited attendee and panelist). Orlando, FL: University of Central Florida.
3. Sutton, M.A. (1998). Challenges facing engineering faculty members in implementing undergraduate research (invited panelist). Council on Undergraduate Research 7th National Conference: Creating Undergraduate Research Opportunities in Changing Communities, Los Angeles, CA.

Invited Lectures / Presentations / Panelist, UWF

1. Sutton, M.A. (2011, February 11). "Capturing and Retaining Quality in Your Online Course". Invited presentation to Graduate Student Teaching Academy, hosted by Athena DuPre, Department of Communication Arts, University of West Florida.
2. Sutton, M.A. (2010, February 26). "Online Teaching: Training for Success". Invited presentation to Graduate Student Teaching Academy, hosted by Athena DuPre, Department of Communication Arts, University of West Florida.
3. Dawson, D., Schwatz, M. & Sutton, M.A. (2009, February 6). "Strategies for Success in Online Teaching". Invited presentation to Techniques for Enhancing Online Teaching and Learning, Center for University Teaching, Learning and Assessment, University of West Florida.
4. Dawson, D., Schwartz, M. & Sutton, M.A. (2008, October 3). Engaging students in online courses (invited panelist). UWF Mini-Conference on Best Practices for Student Engagement in Face-to-Face and Online Courses, Center for University Teaching, Learning and Assessment, University of West Florida.
5. Sutton, M.A., Mbizo, J., & Stewart, G.L. (2008, February 29). "A Competency-Based, Online Master of Public Health Program: A Model for Innovative Assessment Strategies". Invited presentation to 2008 UWF Spring Mini-Conference: Best Practices for Assessment and Curricular Reform (in coordination with UWF Articulation Day), Pensacola, FL.
6. Mbizo, J., Sutton, M.A., & Stewart, G.L. (2008, February 8). "Using Second Life as an Extra Credit Engagement Tool for Scavenger Hunts in the Online Master of Public Health Program". Invited presentation to Learn 8 in ’08 – Discover New Ways to Engage Students, Academic Technology Center, University of West Florida.

Poster Presentations, UWF

1. Wells, D.L., El-Sheikh, E.M., Sutton, M.A., Di Santo, V., & Bennett, W.A. (2009). An application for automated image processing of stingray digestion X-rays. SEASTARS, College of Arts and Sciences, University of West Florida.

Newsletters, UWF

1. Sutton, M.A. & Reedy, S.L. (2010, Fall). Success with LinkedIn: Getting students to think beyond earning an easy ‘A’, ITS HelpDesk Spotlight on Academics Newsletter, 5. [full newsletter]

Interviews for Press Releases, UWF

1. Forrester, S. (23 February 2010). Interviewed for University Marketing Communications UWF Top Story, "Health Care + Information Technology = Medical Informatics”.

Conferences: Exhibition

1. Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Annual Conference and Exhibition: 2010 (Atlanta, GA), 2009 (Chicago, IL), 2008 (Orlando, FL), 2007 (New Orleans, LA)
2. Strategic Health Intelligence Summit, Sponsored by Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce: 2009, 2008, 2007 (all Pensacola, FL)