The University of Phoenix announces that Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the College of General Studies, will co-present two sessions at the 2024 Arizona STEM & Innovation Summit. This event, hosted by SciTech Institute and Arizona Science Center in Phoenix on October 22, 2024, will bring together educators, community members, industry leaders, and collaborators to explore Arizona’s STEM ecosystem. The summit features keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions across various tracks, including educational professional development, sustainable innovation, computer science and data, broadband, health sciences, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing.
“Teachers and their students can benefit from a wealth of resources that foster scientific thinking and literacy,” Kelly explains. “The Summit provides that and much more in an engaging, hands-on environment. We’re excited to share strategies that promote scientific literacy and empower students to use AI for scientific inquiry.”
Kelly will co-present with Frederick Tack, PE, from Consor Engineering, on “Empowering Students to Use AI for Scientific Inquiry: 5 Critical Thinking Skills for Middle and High School Classrooms.” She will also collaborate with Hunter Moore, CEO of Cazador Consulting, on “Navigating Science and Political Rhetoric: Strategies for Teachers to Foster Scientific Literacy and Critical Thinking in Students.”
Both Tack and Moore serve on the College of General Studies’ Industry Advisory Council, Environmental Sciences division, which meets regularly to discuss industry trends and challenges relevant to the College and its students.
With over 15 years of experience in science and math education, Kelly has a strong background in applying research to practice in higher education. She has led multiple federal grant projects to enhance science education support for rural K-12 teachers and develop science officer roles in schools. Her previous roles include secondary and postsecondary science teacher, teacher evaluator, and program director for professional development programs. Kelly holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Science Education from Arizona State University, a master’s in Materials Science and Engineering from Arizona State University, and an undergraduate degree in Physics and Chemistry from California State University, San Marcos.
Learn more about the STEM & Innovation Summit here.
