About Us

Mission Statement

The UNESCO Chair at UVU on Al and Environmental Stewardship for Sustainable Futures advances the integration of artificial intelligence and sustainability in education to improve learning, empower faculty, and support student-led initiatives. Through collaboration with Global South partners and K-12 institutions, the Chair promotes environmental stewardship, intercultural dialogue, and the development of resilient, inclusive education systems that prepare learners for a sustainable future.

Objectives

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    Integrate sustainability education into curricula, support student-led initiatives, and foster K-12 partnerships for environment stewardship.

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    Foster global partnerships with Global South institutions for intercultural dialogue, collaborative research, and enriching exchange programmes.

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    Provide faculty with AI tools and sustainability training to enhance teaching and drive innovation in education.

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    Implement AI-driven adaptive learning system to enhance student engagement, personalise learning, and improve course completion rates.

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    Cooperate closely with UNESCO, and other UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks on relevant programs and activities.

Executive Board Members

Dr. Baldomero lago

Dr. Baldomero Lago

UNESCO Chair, Director
Chief International Officer
Global Engagement

Dr. Maritza Sotomayor

Dr. Maritza Sotomayor

UNESCO Chair, Associate Director
Woodbury School of Business Economics

Dr. Adam Ogurlu

Dr. Adam Ogurlu

School of Education
Elementary Education

Dr. Carl Canlas

Dr. Carl Canlas

Smith College of Engineering & Technology
Information Systems

Dr. Hilary Hungerford

Dr. Hilary Hungerford

College of Science
Earth Science

Dr Yi Yin

Dr Yi Yin

College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Behavioral and Social Sciences

Dr. Cheung Chau

Dr. Cheung Chau

School of the Arts
Department of Music

Dr. Kevin McCarthy

Pr. Kevin McCarthy

College of Health & Public Services
Emergency Services

Dr. Kathren Brown

Dr. Kathren Brown

Academic Affairs Deputy Provost

Kaise McLane

Kaisë McLane

UNESCO Chair Administrative Assistant

 
 

Committee Members

Committee on AI and Education

  • Adam Ogurlu

    Assistant Professor
    Elementary Education

  • Armen Ilikchyan

    Associate Professor
    Technology Management

  • Bing Han

    Assistant Professor
    Elementary Education

  • Carl Canlas

    Assistant Professor
    Information Systems

  • Emily Hedrick

    Associate Professor
    Web Design and Development

  • Evelyn Porter

    Associate Professor
    Developmental Mathematics

  • Krista Ruggles

    Associate Professor
    Elementary Education STEM

  • Laurie Toro

    Director
    Faculty Development

  • Majid Memari

    Assistant Professor
    Computer Science

  • Matt North

    Professor
    Information Systems

  • Susan Thackeray

    Associate Professor
    Technology Management

  • Yi Yin

    Assistant Professor
    Social & Behavioral Sciences