Bio

Stephen Miles Uzzo designs, develops, and leads large-scale initiatives to research and integrate cutting edge science and technology into teaching and learning. These initiatives build communities of practice in complex systems and data-driven science and engineering, which improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy for the public. Dr. Uzzo is also very active in STEM education policy at the state and federal level. His background includes over two decades experience in leading science and technology teams to build technical infrastructure and integrate STEM into teaching and learning practice from preschool to grad school; and prior to that, a decade in media and computer graphics systems engineering. His work also includes developing and managing graduate programs in science teaching and learning and doing strategic planning for academic and non-profit institutions. Dr. Uzzo’s research interests include the coupling of complex human and natural systems, evolution and scaling of complex networks, smart cities, and the impact of big data and artificial intelligence on communities of need. He holds a terminal degree in network theory and environmental studies from Union Institute and serves on a number of institutional and advisory boards related to his interests. Having never lived very far from the ocean in New York, Massachusetts, and California, Dr. Uzzo has been a lifelong advocate for marine conservation.