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The Learning Ecosystem for Empowering Futures brings together educators to support student success through research, teaching and career connections.

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17 Dec 2025
LEEF has been up and running for a semester now, so it's time to introduce ourselves! Explore our mission, units and more.
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On the latest episode of the Learning Ecosystem Podcast, @UNTclass technical communication graduate student and teaching fellow Auriana Myles explains how she uses role-playing games in her classes. Listen now: bit.ly/4xcciZS
The Learning Ecosystem at UNT podcast logo, featuring a microphone sprouting a tree.

ALT The Learning Ecosystem at UNT podcast logo, featuring a microphone sprouting a tree.
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Interested in learning about the flipped classroom model? Teaching Hub Co-Director Amy Petros explains her approach in a new LEEF video, featuring a look inside her chemistry classroom. Watch here: youtu.be/uNvHPmh99mA?si=7mU1…
University of North Texas chemistry professor Amy Petros works with a table of four students in class, using a whiteboard.

ALT University of North Texas chemistry professor Amy Petros works with a table of four students in class, using a whiteboard.
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LEEF is hosting a virtual workshop series this summer to help educators deepen learning with the flipped classroom model. Join us to explore practical strategies that make flipped teaching both effective and sustainable. Learn more and register here: learningecosystem.unt.edu/te…
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On the fourth episode of the Learning Ecosystem podcast, host Carrie Allen discusses the career of @UNTHPS behavior analysis professor Shahla Ala'i Rosales, shaped by collaboration and inquiry. Listen now: bit.ly/4xgbp2L
The Learning Ecosystem at UNT podcast logo, featuring a microphone sprouting a tree.

ALT The Learning Ecosystem at UNT podcast logo, featuring a microphone sprouting a tree.
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The next episode of the Learning Ecosystem podcast is live! Host Carrie Allen talks with @UNTHPS professor Sam Moss about her research around human development and physical activity in children. Listen now: bit.ly/4tPu56a
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The deadline for LEEF's educator fellowship application has been extended to May 29. Fellows bring their disciplinary expertise to co-create programming, contribute to research, and model engaged educator identities. Learn more and apply here: learningecosystem.unt.edu/fe…
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On the second episode of the LEEF podcast, host Carrie Allen speaks with special education doctoral student Kayla Canis about her work with @untelevar, an inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities. Listen now: bit.ly/3Rr6yuV
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The Teaching Hub is so proud of its Graduate Students as Educators community of practice, which shared end-of-semester takeaways last week. Co-leaders Sophie Ntipouna and Danny Daw laid the foundation for an exciting and necessary resource for graduate students across @UNTsocial
Community of practice co-leaders Sophie Ntipouna and Danny Daw present a slide deck behind a dais.

ALT Community of practice co-leaders Sophie Ntipouna and Danny Daw present a slide deck behind a dais.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Student Portraits Data Symposium and supported the LEEF team discussing our first year, highlighting our initiatives and celebrating the hard work of our partners!
LEEF co-directors April Prince, Michael Monticino, Yolanda Mitchell, Yunjo An and Carrie Allen sit behind a table on a stage as Mitchell speaks into a mic.

ALT LEEF co-directors April Prince, Michael Monticino, Yolanda Mitchell, Yunjo An and Carrie Allen sit behind a table on a stage as Mitchell speaks into a mic.

Teaching Hub community of practice leaders Stephanie Vastine and Brian Anderson pose in front of their presentation 'Engaging Ethical AI Integration'.

ALT Teaching Hub community of practice leaders Stephanie Vastine and Brian Anderson pose in front of their presentation 'Engaging Ethical AI Integration'.

Teaching Hub steering committee member Marissa Zorola and co-director Amy Petros examine a piece of paper during their symposium session.

ALT Teaching Hub steering committee member Marissa Zorola and co-director Amy Petros examine a piece of paper during their symposium session.

Curriculum Connector co-directors April Prince and Michael Monticino pose in front of their presentation 'Aligning Curriculum and Career Pathways: Insights from the Curriculum Connector and English Department Pilot'.

ALT Curriculum Connector co-directors April Prince and Michael Monticino pose in front of their presentation 'Aligning Curriculum and Career Pathways: Insights from the Curriculum Connector and English Department Pilot'.
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Today is the last day to register for the Project-Based Learning Symposium hosted by the Teaching Hub. Come ready to rethink what's possible in your classroom. Learn more and register at learningecosystem.unt.edu/te…
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In LEEF's first podcast episode, host Carrie Allen speaks with Chris Hoadley (Director of @UBuffalo's Institute for Learning Sciences) about his journey into the learning sciences, design-based research and the role of AI in education. Listen now: bit.ly/3OZFGkO
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Tomorrow, @UNTScience's Data Analytics & Statistics is hosting Matthew Philpot, Engineering Manager at Match Group. He'll share his experience with mobile engineering and AI for the final installment of the spring semester Speaker Series. Questions? Email analytics@unt.edu!
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LEEF is presenting five different sessions at the Student Portraits Data Symposium on April 30. From the afternoon keynote to an interactive data scavenger hunt, there's a takeaway for every educator. We'd love to see you there! Register here: unt.edu/spds/index
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In UNT’s public administration program, internship and community engagement coordinator Jessica Woods fosters student success and alumni involvement. Her work starts before classes even begin and continues long after graduation. Read more: bit.ly/4tIlYZF
Public Administration Department internship and community engagement coordinator Jessica Woods (right) stands at a booth with department chair Simon Andrew.

ALT Public Administration Department internship and community engagement coordinator Jessica Woods (right) stands at a booth with department chair Simon Andrew.
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LEEF invites applications from faculty and staff to join our Educator Fellows Program! Fellows co-create programming, contribute to research and model the engaged educator identity LEEF seeks to cultivate across @UNTsocial. Learn more and apply here: learningecosystem.unt.edu/fe…
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On May 1, educators can transform their teaching at UNT’s project-based learning symposium. This faculty-led event is the perfect chance to step back and engage with practical, research-informed approaches to support student success. Read more: bit.ly/4mbHnbf
Two participants at UNT's 2025 project-based learning symposium sit at a table and talk.

ALT Two participants at UNT's 2025 project-based learning symposium sit at a table and talk.
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Save the date! University Research Day is a campus-wide celebration of research and creativity, showcasing student, postdoctoral and faculty achievements across disciplines. Abstract applications are now open, as well as registration for the Oct. 1 event.
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The Teaching Hub's graduate-led, interdisciplinary Graduate Students as Educators community of practice is sharing key takeaways from its spring semester. Join us May 8 at the UNT CoLab for light refreshments, informal networking, presentations and round table discussions.
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On May 1, the Learning That Works Symposium's lunch session covers "Work-Integrated Learning in Project-Based Learning." Register for the full symposium here: unt.bridgeapp.com/learner/tr… Register just for the lunch plenary here: unt.bridgeapp.com/learner/tr…
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The Learning Institute is hiring! We are looking for a dynamic Proposal Manager who can support interdisciplinary learning sciences research at @UNTsocial. Apply here: careers.untsystem.edu/jobs/p…
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