Louise Mead
Louise Mead is an academic specialist in the Department of Integrative biology, originally trained as an evolutionary biologist, with a broad range of teaching and administrative experience. She holds an MS in Science Education and a PhD in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology.
2025-26 Learning Communities
For more information, and to participate in one of the following learning communities, please contact its facilitators.
AI in Language, Learning, and Teacher Education: Ethics, Research, Pedagogical Innovation
Co-Facilitators
- Hala Sun,
Phillip Delekta
Phillip C. Delekta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology (MGI) at Michigan State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Michigan and a B.S.
2025-26 BTAA Academic Leadership Program Fellows
The following academics are fellows of MSU’s cohort for the 2025-26 Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Academic Leadership Program.
Jessica Wicks
Jessica Wicks is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine for the College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she holds the administrative title of Director of Instructional Design and Assessment.
Ho-Hsin Huang
Dr. Ho-Hsin Huang is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Chinese Program at Michigan State University, where she teaches courses in Chinese language, linguistics, and calligraphy. Her research focuses on second language acquisition,