{"id":385,"date":"2026-03-09T20:13:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/?page_id=385"},"modified":"2026-10-22T18:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T18:45:05","slug":"nest-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/learning-teaching-collaborative\/nest-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"NEST Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Learning &amp; Teaching Collaborative offers the NEST Teaching Fellowship (N<em>eurodiversity, <\/em>E<em>mpowerment, <\/em>S<em>elf-Determination, <\/em>T<em>eaching<\/em>) as a professional development program funded by the Worthington Faculty Awards Endowment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\n    <div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to the NEST Fellowship!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0R71oglU54o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>    <\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The NEST Fellowship for faculty focuses on creating more accessible and empowering learning environments for neurodivergent students. Fellows will participate in a cohort experience exploring topics such as neurodiversity, Universal Design for Learning and executive functioning. Starting in summer 2026, Fellows will meet for a week-long summer intensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply their learning to the classroom, Fellows will also design or redesign at least one assignment or course component. Then, they will continue their learning in the 26-27 academic year through monthly meetings and by serving as faculty ambassadors for neurodivergent students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cultivate a shared, cross\u2011disciplinary community committed to understanding, supporting, and advocating for neurodivergent learners at UW Bothell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equip faculty with evidence-based and learner-centered strategies related to neurodiversity, executive functioning, and inclusive course design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support fellows in designing or redesigning at least one assignment or course component that applies evidence-based pedagogical practices aimed at reducing challenges of learning in the college classroom and encouraging the self-determination and empowerment of our neurodivergent students. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any faculty member with a teaching contract through the 2026-2027 school year <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty should be teaching at least 2 courses each academic year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in a week long fellowship training from August 3 &#8211; 7, 2026 from 10 &#8211; 2 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce a final project to integrate your learning into your teaching and course design and reconvene with the cohort for a meeting prior to the academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in monthly meetings over the 26-27 academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve as faculty ambassador to support new neurodivergent student community building activities throughout the 26-27 academic year. This may include things such as leading a workshop or icebreaker for a new course focused on building study skills for neurodivergent students, attending a community building event, and\/or sharing information with individual schools. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stipend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fellows receive a $5,000 payment in three installments over completion of the year-long fellowship. Participants will also receive a letter detailing their participation and contribution to the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for the 2026 &#8211; 2027 NEST Fellowship are now closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026-27 NEST Fellows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Ching-In-Chen-Associate-Professor-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Ching-In-Chen-Associate-Professor-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Ching-In-Chen-Associate-Professor-School-of-IAS-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Ching-In-Chen-Associate-Professor-School-of-IAS-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Ching-In-Chen-Associate-Professor-School-of-IAS-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Ching-In-Chen-Associate-Professor-School-of-IAS.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ching-In Chen<br><\/strong>Associate Professor, School of IAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Jessica-Campbell-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Jessica-Campbell-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Jessica-Campbell-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Jessica-Campbell-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Jessica-Campbell-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Jessica-Campbell-Lecturer-School-of-IAS.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jessica Campbell<br><\/strong>Lecturer, School of IAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Raissa-DeSmet-Teaching-Professor-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Raissa-DeSmet-Teaching-Professor-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Raissa-DeSmet-Teaching-Professor-School-of-IAS-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Raissa-DeSmet-Teaching-Professor-School-of-IAS-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Raissa-DeSmet-Teaching-Professor-School-of-IAS-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Raissa-DeSmet-Teaching-Professor-School-of-IAS.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Raissa DeSmet<br><\/strong>Teaching Professor, School of IAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Gavin-Doyle-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Gavin-Doyle-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Gavin-Doyle-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Gavin-Doyle-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Gavin-Doyle-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Gavin-Doyle-Lecturer-School-of-IAS.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gavin Doyle<br><\/strong>Lecturer, School of IAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Heather-Galindo-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-STEM-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Heather-Galindo-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-STEM-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Heather-Galindo-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-STEM-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Heather-Galindo-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-STEM-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Heather-Galindo-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-STEM-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Heather-Galindo-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-STEM.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heather Galindo<br><\/strong>Associate Teaching Professor, School of STEM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Sanjay-Joshi-Lecturer-School-of-STEM-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Sanjay-Joshi-Lecturer-School-of-STEM-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Sanjay-Joshi-Lecturer-School-of-STEM-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Sanjay-Joshi-Lecturer-School-of-STEM-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Sanjay-Joshi-Lecturer-School-of-STEM-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Sanjay-Joshi-Lecturer-School-of-STEM.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sanjay Joshi<br><\/strong>Lecturer, School of STEM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Katja-A.-Koehnlein-Lecturer-School-of-Educational-Studies-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Katja-A.-Koehnlein-Lecturer-School-of-Educational-Studies-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Katja-A.-Koehnlein-Lecturer-School-of-Educational-Studies-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Katja-A.-Koehnlein-Lecturer-School-of-Educational-Studies-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Katja-A.-Koehnlein-Lecturer-School-of-Educational-Studies-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Katja-A.-Koehnlein-Lecturer-School-of-Educational-Studies.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Katja A. Koehnlein<br><\/strong>Lecturer, School of Educational Studies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/J.-Rey-Lee-Lecturer-First-Year-Pre-Major-Program-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/J.-Rey-Lee-Lecturer-First-Year-Pre-Major-Program-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/J.-Rey-Lee-Lecturer-First-Year-Pre-Major-Program-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/J.-Rey-Lee-Lecturer-First-Year-Pre-Major-Program-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/J.-Rey-Lee-Lecturer-First-Year-Pre-Major-Program-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/J.-Rey-Lee-Lecturer-First-Year-Pre-Major-Program.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>J. Rey Lee<br><\/strong>Lecturer, First Year &amp; Pre-Major Program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Hsinmei-Lin-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Hsinmei-Lin-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Hsinmei-Lin-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Hsinmei-Lin-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Hsinmei-Lin-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Hsinmei-Lin-Lecturer-School-of-IAS.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hsinmei (May) Lin<br><\/strong>Lecturer, School of IAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/dana-middleton-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/dana-middleton-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/dana-middleton-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/dana-middleton-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/dana-middleton-Lecturer-School-of-IAS-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/dana-middleton-Lecturer-School-of-IAS.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>dana middleton<br><\/strong>Lecturer, School of IAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Codrin-Nedita-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-Business-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Codrin-Nedita-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-Business-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Codrin-Nedita-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-Business-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Codrin-Nedita-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-Business-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Codrin-Nedita-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-Business-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/Codrin-Nedita-Associate-Teaching-Professor-School-of-Business.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Codrin Nedita<br><\/strong>Associate Teaching Professor, School of Business<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/David-Nixon-Lecturer-School-of-IASSTEM-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/David-Nixon-Lecturer-School-of-IASSTEM-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/faculty-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/10\/David-Nixon-Lecturer-School-of-IASSTEM-240x300.jpg 240w, 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