Christian • Girl Dad x 4 • ENTP • VP @pefchattanooga • Cofounder devX • Keynote Speaker • NSF Einstein Fellow • Founder of @VWeLabs
Chattanooga, TN
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5 days in…literally every time I’ve used GPT-Astra to control my computer to automate tasks, I’m just blown away.
If you’re not paying close attention, this is a serious change. It is fundamentally changing how computers are used. Between this and Fable, wow. Just wow.
I try to avoid getting too hyped about new AI models, but GPT-6 Astra feels monumental. I’ll provide more details and thoughts in the days ahead, but for now, I’m sitting and experimenting with Astra while my 7 year old talks to Alexa to get proper spellings while she is writing
a note to the tooth fairy. For my kids, talking to a computer and sketching/doodling ideas is a very common practice. They don’t find limited typing skills prohibitive…they almost find them unnecessary. Astra has me rethinking human-computer interactions.
The first court of STEM Fellows changed the trajectory of my career. If you are teacher in northwest GA or southeast TN, you have to check this out!
Apply today to join southeast TN’s most innovative teacher fellowship!
Learn more and apply at pefinnovationhub.org/stem-fe…
In the last 10 days, I’ve booked 3 out of state speaking &/or consulting engagements on “Moving beyond Facebook memes and email rewrites with AI,” helped more than a dozen educators with AI integration task, been absolutely wowed watching my 8th grader use GPT’s study and…
web-based app for an upcoming student event to introduce high school students to cybersecurity with AI. I can’t believe this was possible. I’m not sure I could have done this without AI, but I’m certain I couldn’t have done in less than 40 hours…did in less than 4 today.
Yes…that is a 3D Printed full scale model of the VW ID Buzz.
Yes…it was printed by students and teachers from over 40 schools.
Yes…it’s awesome.
We have taken on a CRAZY project. Working with more than 35 labs, we have begun building a life size, 3D Printed VW ID Buzz!
Want to check it out? Come to the FREE VW eLab Showcase on Feb 27 at VW. Learn more and register at vwelab.org.
Are you interested in learning how we are changing the future of workforce development? Check out the VW eLab Showcase to engage with 350+ students from 47 public schools as they show off their learning!
Learn more and RSVP for the free event at
vwelab26.eventbrite.com
I believe we need a more communicative “eye roll” emoji. This 🙄 just doesn’t express the level of eye roll that is needed sometimes.
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Jeff Corwin is keynoting the 2026 TN STEM Innovation Summit!
Registration goes live Mon, Feb. 2. Join us May 4–5 to build STEM capacity, prepare tomorrow’s workforce, and connect TN’s STEM ecosystem. Set a reminder; secure your spot: tsin.org/summit #TNSTEMSummit @TNedu
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Apply to join fellow educators at the 2026 @SmithsonianScie
Leadership Summit, a free, three-day event held March 27–29, 2026.
Applications are open through January 5, 2026.
Apply here: ssec.si.edu/event/smithsonia…
Watch this webinar for more in-depth info: public.3.basecamp.com/p/9MCq…
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Today is the last day to register for CSME!
You have until midnight CST to sign up and be part of our exciting event! Don’t miss out on our exciting experiences and mini sessions! You won’t want to miss it!
Register now using the link below! accelevents.com/e/computer-s…
