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2026 Faculty and Staff AI Showcase<\/div>
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February 27, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2026 Faculty and Staff Showcase on AI features presentations on AI and research, AI and Teaching, and AI and Higher Education. Sessions are labeled \u201cResearch,\u201d \u201cTeaching,\u201d and “Higher Education” should you choose to follow a track. All sessions will be held the ADP Center, first floor of University Hall.<\/p>\n

Breakfast and registration: 8:45-9:30 am<\/h3>\n

ADP Center Commons<\/p>\n

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Session 1: 9:30-10:30 am<\/h3>\n

TEACHING:\u00a0<\/strong>Rethinking Learning in the Age of AI: Assessment, Integrity, and Student Growth (UH 1120)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Barry Bachenheimer<\/strong> (Educational Leadership), ChatGPT or CheatGPT?: Redesigning Assessment, Plagiarism, and Assignments in the Age of Generative AI
\n<\/span>Grace Cook<\/strong> (Mathematics, BCMSU), Low-Stakes, High Impact: Using ChatGPT to Build Formative Assessments<\/a>
\n<\/span>Pavlo Lushyn<\/strong> (Educational Foundations), AI as a Mirror: Turning \u201cTeaching with AI\u201d into Facilitated Student Self-Development<\/a>
\n<\/span>Moderator: John Yi<\/strong> (CTAI)<\/p>\n

RESEARCH: Reading the World with AI?: Ethics, Archives, and Qualitative Inquiry (UH 1143)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Adam Rzepka<\/strong> (English), Archival Intelligence: AI Ethics and the History of Ideas
\n<\/span>Susana Juniu<\/strong> (Kinesiology), AI in qualitative research
\n<\/span>Moderator: Catherine Keohane<\/strong>\u00a0(OFE)<\/span><\/p>\n

HIGHER EDUCATION: Building the AI-Enabled University: Advising, Credit Evaluation, and Program Navigation (UH 1145)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Adam Mayer<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and <\/span>Albert Antomattei<\/strong> (<\/span>Discovery Program <\/span>Career Services\u00a0<\/span>and Academic Programming)<\/span>, Major Mentor: A No-Code AI Approach to Supporting Pre-Major Students<\/a>
\n<\/span>Julianne Vitale<\/strong> (Office of the Registrar), Transfer to AI – How the Registrar’s Office Implemented AI to Streamline Transfer Credit Evaluations<\/a>
\n<\/span>Matthew Shurts<\/strong> (Counseling), From Handbooks to Helpful: Deploying a Guardrailed Custom GPT for Program Support
\n<\/span>Moderator: Vera Senina<\/strong> (OFE)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Session 2: 10:45-11:45 am<\/h3>\n

TEACHING: <\/strong>Teaching With <\/em>AI: Simulation, Design, and Human-Centered Practice<\/strong> (UH 1120)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Joseph DiNapoli<\/strong> (Mathematics), Approximating Teacher-Student Interaction: An AI-Based Chat Simulation in a Mathematics Methods Course<\/a>
\n<\/span>Hongbo Zhou<\/strong> (School of Computing), AI-Assisted Design and Development of Human-Centered Applications
\n<\/span>Alicia M. Rivera<\/strong> (Graduate Assistant)<\/span> and Soyoung Lee<\/strong> (Family Science & Human Development), Preparing Students to Work With Diverse Families and Children: Teaching and Learning About AI as a Tool<\/a>
\nModerator: Weitian Wang<\/strong> (School of Computing)<\/span><\/p>\n

RESEARCH:\u00a0Affective Intelligence in Motion: Emotion AI and Humanoid Robot Design\u00a0(UH 1121)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Rui Li<\/strong> (School of Computing), Emotion AI in Intelligent Machine
\n<\/span>Jesse Parron <\/strong>(School of Computing), Integration of AI in NAO Humanoid Robot
\n<\/span>Moderator: Trina Chance O’Gorman<\/strong>\u00a0(OFE)<\/p>\n

RESEARCH:\u00a0<\/strong>The Future of Discovery: AI Tools, Changing Literature Searching Practices, and the Future of Research<\/a> (UH 1143)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Justin Savage, <\/strong>Catherine Baird,<\/strong>\u00a0Jacob Bilek<\/strong>, and Renu Sharma<\/strong> (University Libraries)
\nModerator: Courtney Crimmins <\/strong>(OFE)<\/p>\n

HIGHER EDUCATION: AI with Intention: Decision-Making, Recruitment, and Institutional Readiness (UH 1145)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Suresh Murugan<\/strong> (Information Technology), Daniel Anzalone<\/strong> (Information Technology), AI Reality Check: Making Informed Decisions Beyond the Hype
\n<\/span>Jordanna Maziarz<\/strong>, Julissa Duran<\/strong>, and <\/span>Larissa Lamont <\/strong>(Undergraduate Admissions), Scaling Up Without Stressing Out: Undergraduate Admissions’ AI Recruiter Initiative<\/a>
\n<\/span>Moderator: Emily Isaacs<\/strong> (Senior Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lunch: 12-1 pm<\/h3>\n

Remarks from Interim Provost Fatma Mili<\/strong><\/p>\n

ADP Center Commons<\/p>\n

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Session 3: 1-2 pm<\/h3>\n

TEACHING:\u00a0<\/strong>Teaching by Design: Prompt Engineering, Pedagogical Risk, and Responsible AI Use (UH 1120)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah Ghoshal<\/strong> (Writing Studies), Prompt Engineering and Requirements Gathering: Getting the Most Out of AI for our Students<\/a>
\n<\/span>Yi Luo<\/strong> (Communication and Media) and<\/span>\u00a0Ashwin Vaidya<\/strong> (Mathematics), AI as Pedagogical Intervention: Creativity, Risk, and Responsibility
\n<\/span>Moderator: Courtney Crimmins<\/strong> (OFE)<\/p>\n

RESEARCH:\u00a0<\/strong>The Work of Understanding: Human Sensemaking and Machine Reading of Argument (UH 1121)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Noriko Takahashi<\/strong> (Graduate Assistant), Alina Reznitskaya<\/strong> (Educational Foundations), and Abraham Onuorah<\/strong> (Graduate Assistant), Using Argument Chains to Support Automated Scoring of Argumentative Writing<\/a>
\n<\/span>Se\u00e1n McCarthy <\/strong>(Writing Studies), Muddling Through: Sensemaking as Method for Writing with AI
\nModerator: Catherine Keohane<\/strong> (OFE)<\/span><\/p>\n

RESEARCH:\u00a0AI is Not the Next Generation of the Internet<\/a> (UH 1143)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ruben Xing,<\/strong>\u00a0David\u00a0 Eisenberg<\/strong>, and Kyungmyung (KJ) Jang<\/strong> (School of Business)
\n<\/span>Moderator: Joe Yankus<\/strong> (CTAI\/ITDS)<\/p>\n

AI WORKING GROUP PRESENTATION (UH 1145)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

AI Curricular Development: Emily Rutter<\/strong> (Academic Affairs, BCMSU)<\/span>, Denell Downum<\/strong> (Writing Studies)
\n<\/span>AI Website and Database Development: Vera Senina<\/strong> (Office for Faculty Excellence) <\/span>and Jestina Casas<\/strong> (Information Technology)
\n<\/span>AI Opportunities: Jordanna Maziarz<\/strong> (Undergraduate Admissions)
\n<\/span>AI Policies: Harold Andrieux<\/strong> (Human Resources)
\n<\/span>AI Fluency & Competency Development:<\/strong> Patrick Scioscia<\/strong> (Instructional Technology) and <\/span>Justin Savage<\/strong> (University Libraries)
\n<\/span>Moderator: Emily Isaacs<\/strong> (Senior Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Session 4: 2:15-3:15 pm<\/h3>\n

TEACHING:\u00a0<\/strong>Designing Inclusive Learning With AI: From IEP Collaboration to Active Classroom Work\u00a0 (UH 1120)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Treasa Praino<\/strong> (Teaching & Learning),\u00a0Using Ethical AI to Support and Teach Collaborative, Asset-Based IEP Practice
\nYikang Shi<\/strong> (School of Computing), Augmenting Active Learning with Artificial Intelligence
\n<\/span>Alfredo Toro Carnevali<\/strong> (Political Science and Law), Bringing the Socratic Chatbot into the Classroom
\nModerator: <\/strong><\/span>Courtney Crimmins<\/strong> (OFE)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0RESEARCH:\u00a0<\/strong>AI at Work: Infrastructure, Interpretation, and Real\u2011World Decision-Making<\/strong> (UH 1143)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Chao Huang<\/strong> (School of Computing), Towards Efficient Deployment and Use of Large Language Models at the Edge
\n<\/span>Yi Luo<\/strong> (Communication and Media), Reimagining Strategic Communication Through AI
\n<\/span>Figen Suchanek<\/strong> (Natural & Applied Science, BCMSU)<\/span>, Paula Perez<\/strong> (Student), Brianna Philippe<\/strong> (Student), Prompt Engineering for Environmental Modeling with Real-World Ozone and Weather Data<\/a>
\n<\/span>Moderator: Yanling Sun<\/strong> (CTAI)<\/p>\n

RESEARCH:\u00a0<\/strong>Toward Trustworthy Clinical AI: From Decision Support to Diagnostic Evaluation\u00a0(UH 1145)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

H<\/strong>ao Liu<\/strong>\u00a0and Michelle Zhu<\/strong> (School of Computing), A Clinically Grounded AI Chatbot For Heart Failure Decision Support Using RAG And Real-World Clinical Data
\n<\/span>Debapriya Hazra<\/strong> (School of Computing), Evaluating hallucination and diagnostic reliability of LLMs on medical image-based multiple choice tasks
\n<\/span>Hao Liu<\/strong> (School of Computing), TrialMind: An LLM Agent Framework for Automated Clinical Trial Eligibility Assessment Using Electronic Health Records
\n<\/span>Moderator:\u00a0Joe Yankus<\/strong> (CTAI\/ITDS)<\/p>\n

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The AI Showcase is cosponsored by the Office for Faculty Excellence (OFE),\u00a0ADP Center, University Libraries, College of Science and Mathematics, Information Technology Division, Center for Teaching and Academic Innovation (CTAI), the University AI Working Group, the Montclair AI Hub, and the School of Computing.<\/p>\n

Breakfast and lunch are provided by the Office for Faculty Excellence (OFE), University Libraries, College of Science and Mathematics, and Information Technology Division. <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Spring 2025 Faculty Showcase<\/div>
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May 6, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Spring 2025 Faculty Showcase features presentations on research, teaching, and community engagement. All rooms are inside the ADP Center, first floor of University Hall.<\/p>\n

Breakfast and registration: 9-9:30<\/h3>\n

ADP Center Commons
\n______________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n

Session 1: 9:30-10:30<\/h3>\n

Campus Collaboration and Community Engagement (UH 1120)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Melissa Baralt <\/strong>(Biology), \u201cPlanting and Nourishing Your Seed: Is Your Garden Growing?\u201d
\n<\/span>Phoebe Farber<\/strong> (Theater and Dance) and Elenice De Souza Oliveira<\/strong> (Justice Studies), \u201cImagining Models of Justice\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: David Vincenti<\/strong>, Information Management and Business Analytics<\/span><\/p>\n

2024-2025 TIP Teams (UH 1121)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Haiyan Su<\/strong>, STAT 109 (GenEd Statistics)
\n<\/span>Alan Blanco<\/strong>, FMTV 120 (Filmmaking I)
\n<\/span>Henk Eshuis<\/strong>, CHEM 120 & 121 (Intro & General Chemistry)
\n<\/span>Yan Kong<\/strong>, CSIT 104 (Python)
\n<\/span>Moderator: Vera Senina<\/strong>, OFE<\/span><\/p>\n

Curricula Innovations I (UH 1143)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Grace Cook<\/strong> (Bloomfield College, Computer and Mathematical Sciences), \u201cMeet Your New Major: Informatics\u201d
\n<\/span>Donald L Crooks<\/strong> (School of Business), \u201c\u2018Perception is Reality\u2019: Are we FAILING to Prepare our Students?\u201d, with Dr Jet Mboga, and students,\u00a0 Michael Delaney, Nkechi Whitaker, Suzanne Shiobara, and Andrew Simon
\n<\/strong><\/span>Moderator: Courtney Crimmins<\/strong>, OFE<\/span><\/p>\n

Developments in AI and Research (UH 1145)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Rui Li<\/strong> (School of Computing), \u201cEmotions in Human-Machine Interaction\u201d
\n<\/span>Weitian Wang<\/strong> (School of Computing), \u201cMontclair AI Hub: An Interdisciplinary and Innovation-driven Collaborative Cluster for AI Research and Development\u201d
\n<\/span>Chao Huang<\/strong> (Computer Science), \u201cCollaborative Machine Learning on The Edge\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: Catherine Keohane<\/strong>, OFE
\n__________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Session 2: 10:45-11:45<\/h3>\n

HEAL Fellows I (UH 1120)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Alicia A. Broderick<\/strong>\u00a0(Teaching and Learning), \u201cDisrupting Institutionalized Neuronormativity through the Development of an Institute for Neurodivergent Innovation & Leadership\u201d
\n<\/span>Livia Alexander<\/strong> (Art and Design) and John Soboslai<\/strong> (Religion), \u201cPower and Providence: Prototyping Pedagogy through Historical Role-Play and Game Design\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: Catherine Keohane<\/strong>, OFE<\/span><\/p>\n

Research: Self- and Community-Understanding (UH 1121)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Blanca Elizabeth Vega<\/strong> (Educational Leadership) and Jane Sanchez Swain<\/strong> (University College), \u201cHSI Student Leadership: Countering the Dominant Leadership Narrative\u201d
\n<\/span>Drew Wallace<\/strong> (University Libraries), \u201cForegrounding Epistemic Justice in Human Subject Research: A Montclair Faculty Collaboration\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: Courtney Crimmins,<\/strong> OFE<\/span><\/p>\n

AI and Teaching (UH 1143)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Alfredo Toro Carnevali<\/strong> (Political Science and Law), \u201cExploring AI as a Pedagogical Tool: Lessons from the Classroom\u201d
\n<\/span>Deborah Chatr Aryamontri<\/strong> (Classics and General Humanities), \u201cChatGPT in the Classical World Classroom: AI Tools for Critical Thinking and Student Engagement\u201d
\n<\/span>Koen DePryck<\/strong> (Challenge-based Impact Lab), \u201cUsing AI to Support Stakeholder Management in Challenge Based Learning\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: Vera Senina,<\/strong> OFE<\/span><\/p>\n

Teaching Strategies for Civic Engagement (UH 1145)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Natascia Boeri<\/strong> (Social & Behavioral Sciences, BCMSU),\u201cOpen Educational Resources for Civic Engagement and Voting Rights\u201d
\n<\/span>Daniela Peterka-Benton<\/strong> (Global Center on Human Trafficking), \u201cEducation as a Tool to Combat Human Trafficking\u201d
\n<\/span>Eunice Park<\/strong> (Public Health), \u201cDemocratic Practices in a Public Health Ethics Class\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: David Vincenti, Information Management and Business Analytics
\n<\/strong><\/span>________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Lunch: 12-1<\/h3>\n

ADP Center Commons
\n_____________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n

Session 3: 1-2<\/h3>\n

What does language communicate? (UN 1120)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Adam Rzepka<\/strong> (English), \u201cCan We Mean What We Say?\u201d
\n<\/span>Bond Benton<\/strong> (Strategic Communication) and Daniela Peterka-Benton<\/strong>\u00a0(Global Center on Human Trafficking), \u201cStudying Misinformation – A Cross Disciplinary Perspective\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: Catherine Keohane<\/strong>, OFE<\/span><\/p>\n

Student Engagement (UH 1143)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Martina Santia (Political Science and Law), \u201cHarnessing Student Agency in Public Relations Campaigns Courses\u201d
\nJerise Fogel<\/strong> (Classics and General Humanities), \u201cHumanities Labs: Thinking about Hands-On Activities for the Arts and Literature\u201d
\n<\/span>Fiona Harris Ramsby<\/strong> and Nora McCook<\/strong> (Humanities, BCMSU), \u201cPresentation and Process in the Age of AI: First Year Writing at Bloomfield College\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: Jessica Murphy<\/strong>, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Success, and Academic Innovation<\/span><\/p>\n

HEAL Fellows II (UH 1145)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Blanca Elizabeth Vega<\/strong> (Educational Leadership), \u201cUnderstanding the Role of Faculty at an HSI: Toward a Framework of Servingness Pedagogy\u201d
\n<\/span>Chris Donoghue<\/strong> (Sociology),\u00a0 \u201cEnhancing Student Belonging & Resilience in Higher Education: A Competing Demands Framework\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: Emily Isaacs<\/strong>, Interim Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
\n___________________________________________________________________________<\/span><\/p>\n

Session 4: 2:15-3:15<\/h3>\n

Research on Teaching and Learning (UH 1120)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Joseph DiNapoli<\/strong> (Mathematics),<\/span>\u201cThe Relationship between Instructional Time and Perseverance Growth in Montclair Elementary Pre-Service Teachers\u201d
\n<\/span>Ilse Wambacq<\/strong> (Communication Sciences and Disorders &Challenge-based Impact Lab), and Koen DePryck<\/strong> (Challenge-based Impact Lab), <\/span>\u00a0\u201cAdvancing Undergraduate Satisfaction through Challenge-Based Learning: Student Perspectives on Key Competencies and Practical Implementation\u201d
\n<\/span>Brandon Fralix <\/strong>(Bloomfield College Humanities), \u201c”National Trends in Writing Instruction: A Longitudinal Analysis of the Census of Writing”
\n<\/span>Moderator: Vera Senina<\/strong>, OFE<\/span><\/p>\n

The Classroom and the Self (UH 1143)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Robert Donnelly<\/strong> (School of Communications),\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDevelop your Personal Brand to Market Yourself More Effectively in the New World of Work\u201d
\n<\/span>William Colucci<\/strong> (Information Management and Business Analytics), \u201cCrash Course in the Conservative Worldview for Curious Denizens of the Left\/Liberal Echo Chamber\u201d
\n<\/span>David Vincenti<\/strong> (Information Management and Business Analytics), \u201cUpdating Our Stories – Advice for Adjuncts\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: Catherine Keohane<\/strong>, OFE<\/span><\/p>\n

Curricula Innovations II (UH 1145)<\/span><\/h4>\n

Jonathan Howell, Lauren Covey<\/strong>, and Larissa Goulart<\/strong> (Linguistics), \u201cGetting students involved in your research: A course-based solution\u201d
\n<\/span>Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia<\/strong> (History), \u201cBuilding a Public Purpose: The Ken Brook Archive History Harvest\u201d
\n<\/span>Moderator: Courtney Crimmins<\/strong>, OFE <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Fall 2024 Faculty Showcase: Generative AI<\/div>
\n

December 11, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fall 2024 Faculty Showcase on AI features presentations on AI and research, and on AI and Teaching. Sessions are labeled “Research” or “Teaching” if you choose to follow a track. All rooms are inside the ADP Center, first floor of University Hall.<\/p>\n

Breakfast and registration: 9:30-10<\/h3>\n

ADP Center Commons<\/p>\n

Breakfast sponsored by University Libraries and the Office for Undergraduate Education, Success, and Academic Innovation.<\/p>\n

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Session 1: 10-10:50<\/h3>\n
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Research
\nUse Case Studies (UH 1121)<\/h3>\n

Patrica Virella (Educational Leadership):<\/strong> Leveraging Generative AI for Enhanced Research<\/span><\/p>\n

Figen Suchanek (Chemistry, Bloomfield College):<\/strong> ChatGPT’s Role in Predicting Air Quality: Simplifying Complex Environmental Data, with Rithvik Dhanpal, Paula Perez<\/span><\/p>\n

Brenda Marshall and Katherine Roberts (Nursing):<\/strong> Qualitative Research, an additional set of AI-eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Courtney Crimmins, OFE<\/p><\/div>\n

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Teaching
\nCourse Experiments (ADP Commons)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Adam Rzepka (English):<\/strong> The “wastel-bowse”: Teaching With AI Slop<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lauren Fuentes (Writing Studies):<\/strong> Generative AI & the Writing Process: Frankenstein\u2019s monster meets our computer overlords<\/span><\/p>\n

Henry Margenau (Writing Studies):<\/strong> Pixelated Prose: Crafting Texts in the AI Era <\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Vera Senina, OFE <\/span><\/p><\/div> <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

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Session 2: 11-11:50<\/h3>\n
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Research
\n<\/strong>Research with and on AI (UH 1121)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kazi Zakia Sultana (School of Computing) with Venkata Vivekananda Varma Datla<\/strong>: A Comparative Analysis between AI Generated Code and Human Written Code: A Preliminary Study\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Justin Savage and Jacob Bilek (University Libraries): Searching with AI: An Introduction to Semantic Scholar<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Weitian Wang (School of Computing), with Tara Troiano, Jonathan Liu, Amaar Rehman, Jesse Parron<\/strong>: Montclair AI Sandbox<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Gina Policastro, ITDS <\/p><\/div>

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Teaching
\nAI as Support for Professor and<\/em> Students (UH 1120)<\/h3>\n

Christian Mathews (History):<\/strong> Lessons Learned from GenAI in Lesson Planning in Secondary Education,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grace Cook (Computer and\u00a0 Mathematical Sciences, Bloomfield College):<\/strong> Using AI in the Math Classroom for ELL<\/span><\/p>\n

Pavlo Lushyn (Educational Foundations):<\/strong> The Future of Tutoring: Developing Facilitation Skills through AI Tools\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Joe Yankus, ITDS<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Roundtable (ADP Commons)<\/h3>\n

A Coalitionist Approach to Shaping Gen AI Literacy at the Department Level<\/span><\/p>\n

Se\u00e1n McCarthy (Writing Studies)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessica Restaino (Writing Studies)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ron Brooks (Writing Studies)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Henry Margenau\u00a0(Writing Studies)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator: Vera Senina, OFE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Session 3: 12:12-50<\/h3>\n
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Research
\nUses and Responses to AI and Research (UH 1121)<\/h3>\n

Hao Liu (School of Computing): <\/strong>Generative AI in Biomedical Informatics: Reshaping Clinical Research and Care\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Catherine Oliver and Michelle Echols (University Libraries):<\/strong> How Librarians Keep Robots from Killing You<\/span><\/p>\n

Alina Reznitskaya (Educational Foundations):<\/strong> ArgCoach:<\/span> Using AI to Support Teacher Facilitation of Argumentation During Discussions in Elementary Science Classrooms<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Courtney Crimmins, OFE<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Teaching
\nEngaging AI in Critical Learning (UH1120)<\/h3>\n

Becky Ofrane with Amanda Birnbaum (Public Health):<\/strong> Teaching Students to Use and Assess AI for Health Communication<\/span><\/p>\n

Enza Antenos (World Languages and Cultures): <\/strong>Reshaping the Landscape of Education: A Foray into Generative AI and Italian<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Catherine Keohane, OFE<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Lunch: 12:50-1:30<\/h3>\n

ADP Center Commons <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

Spring 2024 Faculty Showcase<\/div>
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May 8, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keynote address<\/a>:<\/h3>\n

Self-Regulation of Creativity: Transforming Ideas Into Products
\n<\/b>Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Senior Research Scientist, Yale School of Medicine<\/p>\n

Belonging: Community of Practice and Teaching Innovations Program (TIP)<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\n

Cultivating a Learning Community: Feedback Mechanism through One-Minute Reflections (OMRs)
\n<\/b>Eunice Park (Public Health)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating “Third Place” for Student Informal Socializing
\n<\/b>William Colucci (Information Management and Business Analytics)<\/span><\/p>\n

Decolonizing the World Languages Curriculum (TIP)
\n<\/b>Pascale LaFountain and Marisa Trubiano (World Languages)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Catherine Keohane<\/p>\n

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Active Learning and Engagement<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n

Access This Way: an Access Scavenger Hunt at Montclair
\n<\/b>Elaine Gerber (Anthropology) and Judy Lieff (School of Communication and Media)<\/span><\/p>\n

From Middle to Graduate School: A Continuum of Student Voice in Action
\n<\/b>Delia Maloy Furer (Teaching and Learning)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Courtney Crimmins<\/p>\n

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Challenge Based Impact Lab I<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n

A Competency Framework for CBiL at Montclair
\n<\/b>Koen dePryck (CBiL) and Ilse Wambacq (CBiL and <\/span>Communication Sciences and Disorders)<\/span><\/p>\n

Challenge-based Learning at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
\n<\/b>Jason Torreano (<\/span>Media Communications, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University) <\/span>and Trey Williams (student)<\/span><\/p>\n

Challenge-Based Learning in Advanced Public Policy
\n<\/b>Fanny Lauby<\/span> (Political Science and Law)<\/span><\/p>\n

Chemistry, Collaboration, and Composting
\n<\/b>Rajoshree Bandyopadhyay (Chemistry and Biochemistry)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Koen DePryck<\/p>\n

OFE Host: Emily Isaacs<\/p>\n

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Engaging Community and Community Engaged Teaching and Learning\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/h4>\n

Part 1 of recording<\/a><\/p>\n

Part 2 of recording<\/a><\/p>\n

Mattering: The Bridge from Belonging to Success
\n<\/b>Brenda Marshall (School of Nursing)<\/span><\/p>\n

From SEEDS to Capstone: Faculty and Student Perspectives
\n<\/b>Lauren Dinour (Nutrition)
\n<\/span>Michele McCormick (Writing Studies
\n<\/span>May Chae (Art and Design) and
\n<\/span>Aryanna Salmon
\nJosh Granlinkski
\nMayremi Diaz
\nKayla Weeks
\nMackenzie Keelen and
\nMacario Saquic-Pablo (students)<\/p>\n

Moderator: Catherine Keohane<\/p>\n

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\n

Reflection to Support Learning<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n

Reflective Practice in Digital Space
\n<\/b>Sandra Eula Lee (Art and Design)<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative Grading: The Benefits of Revision and Reflection
\n<\/b>Nina Bailey and Amy Daniel (Mathematics)<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning, Mindset, & Mindfulness
\n<\/b>Daniel Rynerson (Psychology)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Courtney Crimmins<\/p>\n

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Learning with Technology<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Home Tutoring with ChatGPT
\n<\/strong>Grace Cook (Mathematics, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University)<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating a Virtual Reality Brain Together: A Biology and Computer Science Collaboration
\n<\/strong>Elliot Hu-Au (School of Computing) and <\/span>Thomas Mueller (Biology)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Vera Senina<\/p>\n

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Teaching Innovations Project (TIP<\/i>)<\/strong><\/a>\n

CUREing Linguistics
\n<\/strong>Lauren <\/span>Covey, Larissa Goulart, and Jonathan Howell (Linguistics)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WRIT 105: Improving DFW Rates by Increasing Sense of Belonging
\n<\/strong>Tatum Petrich and Tavya Jackson <\/span>\u00a0(<\/span>Writing Studies)<\/span><\/p>\n

Carving Spaces of Belonging for Aspiring Women Leaders of Color in Montclair State University’s Online Educational Leadership Program
\n<\/strong>Emily Hodge and Bisola Neil (Educational Leadership)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Emily Isaacs<\/p>\n

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Innovative Course Design<\/i><\/strong><\/a>\n

Safety Speaks: The Design of an Emergency Communication-Themed Speech Course
\n<\/strong>Julian Costa (School of Communication and Media) and Gary Snyder (Lehigh Carbon Community College, PA)<\/span><\/p>\n

Connect the World: Using the Humanities to Understand Now
\n<\/strong>Jerise Fogel (Classics and General Humanities)<\/span><\/p>\n

Bringing Pop Culture into the Psychology Classroom
\n<\/b>Brian Goldfeder (Psychology)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Courtney Crimmins<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

AY24 HEAL Fellows<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\n

Heterogeneity in the Latine Community and the Seal of Excelencia
\n<\/b>Milton Fuentes (Psychology)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating the First Gen Faculty Initiative
\n<\/b>Brigid Callahan Harrison (Political Science)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Data-Informed Curriculum Reform and Course Redesign
\n<\/b>Jeff Strickland (History)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Ken Sumner<\/span><\/p>\n

OFE Host: Vera Senina<\/p>\n

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Challenge Based Impact Lab II<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\n

Introduction to the CBL<\/strong>
\n<\/b>Koen dePryck (CBiL)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“I Forget Myself with You”: Challenge Based Learning in a Great Books Class<\/strong>
\n<\/b>Elizabeth Emery (World Languages and Cultures)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Challenges and Opportunities in a CBL Classroom and Beyond
\n<\/b>Elenice De Sousa Oliveira (Justice Studies) & Lucas Miglin<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Earth Day and the Compost Grinding Machine
\n<\/b>Christopher Parker (Classics and General Humanities)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Koen DePryck<\/p>\n

OFE Host: Courtney Crimmins<\/p>\n

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Supporting Strong Students<\/b><\/em><\/a>\n

Don’t forget the syllabus!\u00a0 Time and Space in Learning
\n<\/b>Mona Ressaissi (Social Work & Child Advocacy)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Strong Student Campaign
\n<\/b>Emily Isaacs (Office for Faculty Excellence)<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderator: Catherine Keohane<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fall 2023 Faculty and Staff AI Showcase<\/div>
\n

Panel 1: Generative AI Use Cases<\/strong><\/p>\n

(10-10:50,\u00a0 UH 1120)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAugmenting Student Writing through Instructional AI\u201d –<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Ethn\u00e9 Swartz, Adrienne Wallace and Fabian Jimenez (Management)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom Amusement Parks to Speed Dating: Using ChatGPT to Build Nontraditional Assessments\u201d<\/strong> –\u00a0<\/span>Edward Sagendorf (History)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIs GAI the Tool That Will (Finally) Allow for the Application of Individualized Instruction for All Students?\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>– Jen Whiting (Writing Studies)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Panel 2: Lightning Talks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(11:00-11:30, UH 1120)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEnhancing Qualitative Research: Exploring the Impact of Generative AI Feedback in a Sociology Capstone Course\u201d<\/strong> –Natascia Boeri (<\/span>Social & Behavioral Sciences, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cChatting in Math Class: Teaming up with AI\u201d<\/strong> –\u00a0<\/span>Grace Cook (<\/span>Mathematics, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGenerating Fun Assignments with ChatGPT\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>–Tina Huesing (Management)<\/span><\/p>\n

Panel 3: Challenging Generative AI: Honesty, Policy, and the Future of Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n

(11:45-12:45, UH 1120)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDoes Cheating Measure Understanding? (Or: Can GenAI Understand it for Me?)\u201d <\/strong>– Kirk McDermid (Philosophy)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have read and agree to the T&C? Unpacking Generative AI Terms & Conditions with students\u201d\u00a0<\/strong> –\u00a0Lynette Surie (Writing Studies)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cParadoxes of Education in the Context of AI\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0Pavlo Lushyn (Educational Foundations)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lunch and Information Desks<\/h3>\n

(12:45-2, ADP Center Commons)<\/p>\n

Enjoy lunch and visit our information desks, staffed by the event organizers from the ADP Center, ITDS, and OFE:<\/span><\/p>\n

Hands-on, Experimenting<\/strong> – Joseph Bavazzano (ADP Center)<\/span><\/p>\n

Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty <\/strong>– Courtney Crimmins (OFE)<\/span><\/p>\n

Prompt Engineering <\/strong>– Joseph Yankus and Gina Policastro (ITDS)<\/span><\/p>\n

GenAI Syllabus Policy Creation <\/strong>– Vera Senina (OFE) <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Spring 2023 Faculty Showcase<\/div>
\n

May 2, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

2023 Teaching and Learning Showcase\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Recordings and materials from select sessions from our 2023 Showcase on May 2. To access, you will need a Montclair NetID.<\/p>\n

\n

Information Literacy in the Classroom<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Justin Savage
\n<\/span>Bonnie Fong
\n<\/span>Darren Sweeper, and
\n<\/span>Drew Wallace
\n<\/span>(Research and Reference Services, Harry A. Sprague Library)
\n<\/span>Slides<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Workshop: The Importance of Self-Care in the Classroom<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Ashlee Martellacci (Social Work and Child Advocacy) and
\nSibel Doko (Graduate student: Social Work and Child Advocacy)
\n<\/span>Slides<\/a> and Self-Care Bingo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Workshop: Fostering Antiracism in Humanities Classrooms<\/a>
\n<\/b>Ceelea Graham (Teaching and Learning),
\n<\/span>Juan Andr\u00e8s Ouvi\u00f1a (Ph.D. program, Family Science and Human Development department), and
\n<\/span>Gustavo Vasquez Mendez<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n

Student Engagement, Connection, and Faculty Reflection<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Engaging Students and Fighting Isolation with Mythical Narratives
\n<\/i><\/b>Deborah Chatr Aryamontri (Classics and General Humanities)<\/span><\/p>\n

Cultivating Connection to Place in First-Year Writing
\n<\/i><\/b>Melanie Curran (Writing Studies)<\/span><\/p>\n

Humility in Pedagogical Reflection
\n<\/i><\/b>Jeffrey Gonzalez (English)<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

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Serious Art and ‘Play’-full, Critical Thought<\/a>
\n<\/b>Pamela Booker,
\n<\/span>Christine Giancatarino, and
\n<\/span>Shiladitya Sen<\/span>(Writing Studies)<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span>

\n

Community Engaged Teaching and Learning Across the Disciplines: Faculty and Student Perspectives<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Center for Community Engagement
\n<\/strong>Lauren Dinour (Nutrition and Food Studies),
\n<\/span>Jessica Brater (Department of Theatre & Dance),
\n<\/span>Bailey Udin (student, (Department of Theatre & Dance),
\n<\/span>Pascale Lafountain ( World Languages and Cultures),
\n<\/span>Bianca Isabella Zarate Gonzales and
\n<\/span>Sammi Gerbrick (students, World Languages and Cultures),
\n<\/span>Christopher Kaczmarek (Art and Design), and
\n<\/span>Matt Ciattarelli (student, Art and Design)<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n

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Workshop: More Testing, Lower Stakes:<\/strong> <\/a>Why Your Students Will Thank You for Incorporating Retrieval Practice
\n<\/strong>Jonathan Howell (Linguistics),
\n<\/span>Sheyla Feratoska, and
\n<\/span>Lauren Covey (Linguistics)
\n<\/span>Slides<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div>

\n

Active Learning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Active learning exercises in science classes
\n<\/strong><\/em>Josh Galster (Earth & Environmental Studies)<\/span><\/p>\n

Communication Training through Sociodrama
\n<\/strong><\/em>Julian Costa (Communication) and
\n<\/span>Rene Menendez (Communication major)
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Engaging students with PollEverywhere
\n<\/i><\/b>Todd Federman (Economics)<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n

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Come Craft with Us! How Can We Intentionally Internationalize Education at an Institutional Level?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Global Research Task Force
\n<\/em><\/strong> Ethne Swartz,
\nTodd Kelshaw,
\nArnaud Kurze, and
\nDavid Schwarzer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Assessment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Choices and Voices:\u00a0 Involving Students in Assessment Processes<\/em>
\n<\/strong> Lynette Reitz (Social Work and Child Advocacy)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grading and Constructive Feedback
\n<\/em><\/strong>Geoffrey Miller (Art and Design)<\/span><\/p>\n

Using Flip Video Assignments for Formative Assessment
\n<\/em><\/strong>Tina Huesing (Management)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\n

Looking Beyond the Classroom<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Lessons Learned after My Third Year of Teaching in the COIL Program
\n<\/strong><\/em>Jean Alvares (Classics and General Humanities)<\/span><\/p>\n

Advising the Advisor:\u00a0 Tips and Tricks for Advising Student Clubs
\n<\/strong><\/em>Milton Fuentes (Psychology),
\nCristhian Bueso, <\/span>Princess Cortes, <\/span>Nayeli Dume, <\/span>Julie Fleming, <\/span>Maritza Lazo, <\/span>Leslie Simon, <\/span>Heather Hernandez-Mozz, <\/span>Kiara Padmore, <\/span>Vanessa Rodriguez, <\/span>Christian Smith, <\/span>Michelle Truffin, and <\/span>Cole Vitelli<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparing Culturally Competent Professionals for Work with Immigrants and Refugees: An Example of an International Pen Pal Project with Ukraine
\n<\/em><\/strong>Olena Nesteruk (Family Science & Human Development)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n

Thinking Outside the Box<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Teaching
\n<\/strong><\/em>Drew Wallace (Research and Reference Services, Harry A. Sprague Library)<\/span><\/p>\n

Idea Diversity in Higher Education:\u00a0 Escaping the Echo Chamber
\n<\/em><\/strong>William Colucci (Information Management)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Advantages and Pitfalls of Allowing the “Attend by Zoom” Option
\n<\/em><\/strong>Brian Goldfeder (Psychology)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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