REGISTER FOR SESSIONS AT trainings.tamiu.edu PRESENTERS Daniel González - Daniel A. Gonzalez is a lecturer at TAMIU and an early adopter of AI in education. He has explored tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Notebook LM from their initial releases, and holds micro-credentials in AI from ACUE, Auburn University, and Google. Daniel believes AI is both the great equalizer for students—meeting them where they are—and the long-awaited tool educators need to bring their best ideas to life. For him, AI isn’t just a trend; it’s the classroom assistant every educator deserves. Dr. Peter Haruna - Dr. Peter Haruna is a Full Professor of Public Administration and Director of the Master of Public Administration Program. A Senior Fulbright Scholar to Ghana, Dr. Haruna has over 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and mentoring in the US and abroad. Dr. Ricardo Lozano - With extensive and successful experience as an educator in the virtual and physical spaces, Dr. Lozano is internationally acknowledged for his expertise in classroom management, education administration, and leadership development, among others. Dr. Sumalai Maroonroge - Dr. Sumalai Maroonroge holds a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences. Her expertise includes electrophysiological assessment, vestibular testing, and balance rehabilitation. Her research interests focus on outcome measurement in speech pathology and audiology, including hearing loss, speech sound development, Deaf culture, ethical practice, and classroom acoustics. Dr. Lina De La Garza - Dr. Lina Marie De La Garza is an assistant professor who holds a doctorate in education from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and a post-graduate program certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics from UT Austin. Her current research focus centers on artificial intelligence and digital capacity building in education, data analytics, global education, and the development of educational leadership and curricula that embed and support emerging technologies. Dr. Kele Anyanwu - Dr. Kele Anyanwu is an associate professor of educational technology in the Department of Educational Programs at TAMIU. My research interests explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), mixed reality simulations (MRS), pedagogy, and teacher agency. The focus is on helping educators critically and creatively engage with emerging technologies while centering equity, reflection, and student learning. Dr. Andrew Hilburn - Dr. Andy Hilburn is a human-environmental geographer who studies a border militarization, urban development, natural resources, and land use in the US-Mexico borderlands and Mexico. He is the stand-alone geographer here at TAMIU in the Department of Social Sciences. Dr. Mehnaaz Momen - Dr. Mehnaaz Momen is a Professor in the Master of Public Administration program at TAMIU. She has taught Communication for Public Administration (PADM 5344) for over 20 years, focusing on the connections and disconnections between the growing need for public relations and the basic structure and design of public bureaucracies. Dr. José Seiba Moris - Dr. Jose M. Moris earned his doctorate at Baylor University, where he studied cerebral blood flow hemodynamics and immune regulation, with a focus on macrophage polarization. He now conducts research in Alzheimer’s disease and actively seeks collaborations and mentoring opportunities, driven by his belief that scientific progress depends on strong critical thinking. Dr. Hongwei Wang - Dr. Hongwei Wang is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at TAMIU who is deeply committed to fostering academic integrity. She has implemented rigorous, research-informed strategies to prevent cheating and create a fair, honest learning environment for all students. Ivette Soto - Ivette Soto is an instructional designer at TAMIU with an academic background in Political Science and Psychology. Her work centers on creating accessible, engaging learning experiences and guiding faculty through quality online course design. She is a Quality Matters–certified Peer Reviewer and facilitator who is passionate about leveraging technology to support student success. Alexa Hefner - Alexa Hefner is a Senior Sales Representative at Top Hat and has partnered with faculty since 2019 to support engaging, student-centered teaching. She works closely with instructors across disciplines to help them bring active learning into face-to-face classrooms using tools that fit their existing teaching style. Alexa enjoys helping faculty make small changes that have a big impact on student engagement and learning.
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