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• Development of abstraction and spatial reasoning abilities
• Gender disparity in STEM
• Inquiry-based learning
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Dr Milorad Cerovac serves as a Lecturer in Pedagogy and Education Futures within the School of Education at La Trobe University, Australia. With a background as a registered teacher across Mathematics, Physics, Software Development and Systems Engineering, he bridges industry experience with academic work to develop authentic problem-based learning approaches for pre-service and in-service teachers. His educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy (Education), Swinburne University of Technology Master of Science (Astronomy), Swinburne University of Technology Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), Monash University Bachelor of Science (Honours), Monash University Registered Teacher certification (Victorian Institute of Teaching, 2004-present) Cerovac's research focuses on cognitive development in technology education, particularly examining how students' abstraction and spatial reasoning abilities progress with age within Technologies curricula. His work extends to gender disparity in STEM fields, inquiry-based learning methodologies, and the integration of artificial intelligence in classroom settings. He actively contributes to national curriculum development through his work with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority on Digital Technologies and Applied Computing frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on gender-inclusive technology education, spatial reasoning development, and practical implementation of computational thinking across K-12 settings. His work consistently connects cognitive theory with classroom application, particularly through robotics programs and problem-based learning frameworks. Cerovac directs significant professional development efforts, having presented numerous workshops for educators on Digital Technologies, Design and Technologies, and Physics both nationally and internationally. His research program includes the current Managing the double-edged sword project funded through the Award for Inclusion Research Program (2023-2024), which investigates generative AI frameworks for female inclusion in K-16 schools. As co-founder and lead mentor of the RoboCats (a school-girl-only robotics team participating in FIRST Robotics Competition from 2014-2020), he maintains active involvement with the FIRST LEGO League program in Victoria. His 17-year prior career as a Software Developer and Database Specialist informs his emphasis on real-world problem-based learning activities shared with teacher education students.

Alejandro González PérezView profile

Research Fellow

• Climate change
• Bioclimatology
• Modeling the distribution of flora and vegetation
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Dr. Alejandro González Pérez serves as a DGAPA Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center for Research in Environmental Geography (CIGA) within the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), focusing on ecological modeling and climate change impacts on vegetation systems. Education: PhD in Functional and Applied Ecology, University of León (with international accolades) Master's in Advanced Studies in Flora and Fauna Master's in Teacher Training Bachelor's Degree in Biology Research Expertise: Dr. González Pérez specializes in bioclimatology and spatial modeling of flora distribution, integrating environmental data analysis in R with viticulture and phytosociological frameworks. His work addresses climate change adaptation through predictive vegetation modeling, supported by specialized training in digital environmental analysis and international research internships. This multidisciplinary approach bridges ecological theory with practical agricultural applications. Scientific Recognition: DGAPA Postdoctoral Fellowship Mentorship and Professional Development: With over 200 hours of teaching experience, he has co-supervised undergraduate and master's dissertations while maintaining fluency in Spanish, English, German, and French. His professional profile emphasizes continuous learning through leadership courses, international collaborations, and commitment to advancing environmental science through rigorous data-driven methodologies.

Akiko FuseView profile

Associate Professor

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Speech and Language Pathology
• Bilingual Language Acquisition
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Akiko Fuse serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. She co-directs the Advanced Certificate Program in Autism Spectrum Disorders and is a licensed certified speech-language pathologist. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses on speech and language development and disorders, assessment, and intervention. Her educational qualifications are: M.A. in Experimental Psychology, Brooklyn College (2003) M.Phil. in Psychology, Graduate Center, CUNY (2004) Ph.D. in Psychology/Cognition, Brain and Behavior, Graduate Center, CUNY (2006) M.S. in Speech and Language Pathology, Teachers College, Columbia University (2008) Dr. Fuse's research centers on Autism Spectrum Disorders , bilingual language acquisition , diversity in communication sciences education , and communication disorders . Her work addresses critical gaps in understanding sound sensitivity in autism, support systems for underrepresented students, and perception of accented speech. She utilizes interdisciplinary methods including systematic reviews, eye-tracking, and psychophysiological measures to inform clinical practice and policy. Analysis of her recent publications (2016-2021) reveals a strong trajectory toward interdisciplinary autism research, diversity initiatives in the field, and innovative approaches to communication disorders. Her work increasingly integrates community engagement and addresses systemic barriers for underrepresented populations in speech-language pathology. Her accolades include numerous awards and grants: Mellon Transfer Student Research Fund Tow Faculty Research Travel Fellowship William Stewart Travel Award Dean's Mini-Grant Award ASHA Award for Continuing Education CUNY Tuition Fellowship Brooklyn College Fellowships Sue Rosenberg Zalk Student Travel and Research Fund Award Award for Community Service and Academic Excellence Certificate of Recognition for Meritorious Poster Submission Dr. Fuse actively mentors students through the Tow Mentoring and Research Program and the CUNY Pipeline Program. Her grant portfolio spans PSC-CUNY awards, Diversity Projects Development Fund grants, and the Student Technology Fund, focusing on recruitment and retention of underrepresented students and contemporary practices in augmentative and alternative communication. She co-directs the Advanced Certificate Program in Autism Spectrum Disorders and leads Hanen Program certifications ("More Than Words", "ABC and Beyond", and "It Takes Two to Talk") for early language intervention. Community engagement includes volunteer work with the Japanese Weekend School of New York and cultural events in Eastchester, NY.