Bio

Stephen Miles Uzzo designs, develops, and leads large-scale initiatives to research and integrate cutting edge science into teaching and learning. These initiatives build communities of practice in complexity, data-driven science and engineering; and improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) literacy for the public. Dr. Uzzo is also very active in science and education practice and policy. His background includes over two decades experience in the research of connected systems and teaching and learning from preschool to grad school in data-driven STEM; and prior to that, a decade in video and computer graphics systems engineering. His work also includes developing and managing graduate programs in STEM 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.