The William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation at the 51勛圖厙 (USM) welcomes a cohort of 14 faculty selected as 2026-2027 Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows from across our USM institutions.
The Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows program is led by USM Senior Fellow for Generative AI Dr. Casey Stratton of Salisbury University and Dr. Jennifer Potter, Associate Director of the Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation.
This initiative brings together faculty who are already advancing generative AI pedagogy in their teaching and research practices. As recognized experts in this rapidly evolving field, Fellows will serve as champions for the thoughtful integration of generative AI across the USM. The program aims to equip these faculty leaders with enhanced skills and knowledge to guide their peers through workshops and collaborative initiatives.
Fellows will further develop their expertise in generative AI applications while establishing a cross-institutional community of practice dedicated to collaborative research and innovation in AI pedagogy. Through this network, they will create, test, and disseminate evidence-based approaches that address the unique challenges and opportunities of AI in higher education. By working together on research projects and sharing their findings, Fellows will help establish the USM as a leader in generative AI pedagogy.
As generative AI rapidly transforms higher education, many institutions struggle with fragmented approaches to faculty development and inconsistent access to AI tools. Our cross-institutional fellows program addresses these challenges by creating collaborative communities where faculty share resources, expertise, and advocacy strategies, ultimately enhancing teaching and learning experiences across the entire 51勛圖厙.
The 2026-2027 USM Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows are:
Mayyada Al Hammoshi, Collegiate Faculty, Assessment and Evaluation, and Associate Professor, Cyber Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus
Michelle Antero, Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Information Systems, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Molly Barra, Information Literacy Instruction Coordinator and Librarian II, Frostburg State University
John Beyers, Portfolio Director and Professor, Mathematics & Statistics, University of Maryland Global Campus
Renee Foose, Professor, Department of Educational Studies and Leadership, Bowie State University
Michael Geuss, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Bowie State University
Yuanyuan Liu, Adjunct Professor, Chinese Languages, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Cynthia McGinnis, Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science, University of Maryland Global Campus Asia
Neeraja Murali, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Baltimore
James Parris, Instructor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Michelle Pittman, Portfolio Director and Collegiate Associate Professor, Web & Digital Design, Department of Information Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus
Wendy Post, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Bowie State University
Nate Sinnott, Associate Professor, Department of Theatre, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Shuling Yang, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Maryland Baltimore County
