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The Teaching for Learning Center is pleased to welcome four (4) new AI Faculty Fellows to the team this year. Their interdisciplinary expertise and passion for teaching will strengthen the T4LC’s work supporting innovative, and effective teaching across Mizzou.
Dr. Lea Wood is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Sinclair School of Nursing who brings expertise in nursing education, clinical simulation, problem-based learning, family practice, and women’s health. Email Dr. Wood
Dr. Mannie Liscum is a Professor of Biological Sciences who brings expertise in student-centered teaching, critical thinking, plant biology, and examining how prejudice and eugenics have influenced science and public policy. Email Dr. Liscum
Dr. Sounak Chakraborty is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Statistics and Data Science who brings expertise in Bayesian modeling, machine learning, generative AI, big-data analytics, biostatistics, and interdisciplinary applications of data science. Email Dr. Chakraborty
Dr. Sharan Srinivas is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Industrial and Systems Engineering who brings expertise in data analytics, operations research, machine learning, simulation, supply-chain optimization, and solving real-world problems through data. Email Dr. Srinivas
To schedule a consultation, you can email a Faculty Fellow directly using the links above or contact the Teaching for Learning Center at teaching@missouri.edu.
Daily AI Labs
Starting Sept. 14, 2026 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Visit with one of our AI Faculty Fellows about teaching with AI.
| Monday | Dr. Mannie Liscum, Professor, Biological Sciences |
| Tuesday Virtual |
Dr. Sharan Srinivas, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Industrial and Systems Engineering |
| Wednesday Virtual |
Dr. Lea Wood, Associate Teaching Professor, Sinclair School of Nursing |
| Thursday | Dr. Sounak Chakraborty, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Statistics and Data Science |
| Friday | Dr. Steve Klien, Teaching Professor, Communication, Interim Assistant Director, T4LC |