OPEL Fellows for 2025-2027

Leah Bueso

Dr. Leah Bueso, Assistant Professor in the School of Education, will explore technological options for implementing restorative practices in online courses. Restorative practices are typically conducted in person and restorative circles, a hallmark of restorative practices, requires that participants gather in a physical circle in order to create an egalitarian space that encourages social and emotional connection and development. Dr. Bueso will investigate synchronous technologies and methods to simulate restorative circles for the School of Education’s online students to ensure meaningful access to this important teaching practice.

Hei-Chi Chan

Dr. Hei-Chi Chan, Associate Professor of Mathematics, is teaming up with Dr. Neetu Singh to continue their work with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) campus learning community they successfully launched in 2023. Their goal is to continue to engage, educate, and equip stakeholders (faculty, staff, & students) on the application and implication of AI tools and techniques. They also hope to build on this foundation by expanding our programs and continuing to foster a vibrant learning community on AI and related issues, committed to shared goals and values.

Neetu Singh

Dr. Neetu Singh, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, is teaming up with Dr. Hei-Chi Chan to continue their work with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) campus learning community they successfully launched in 2023. Their goal is to continue to engage, educate, and equip stakeholders (faculty, staff, & students) on the application and implication of AI tools and techniques. They also hope to build on this foundation by expanding our programs and continuing to foster a vibrant learning community on AI and related issues, committed to shared goals and values.

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