Invited Talks & Conference Presentations

🎤 Keynote & Invited Talks

Highlighting engagements where I've shared insights on educational innovation, technology integration, and impactful teaching strategies at various forums. These presentations showcase the practical, actionable approaches I bring to tailored professional development workshops designed to empower educators across the country.

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The insights shared in these presentations can be expanded into practical, hands-on workshops tailored specifically for your school or college faculty. Let's explore how AI can save time, personalize learning, and enhance teaching at your institution.

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Upcoming Presentations

June 29 - July 2, 2025 (Specific date TBD)

ISTELive 25 & ASCD Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX (International)

Beyond Automation: How AI Supercharges Teaching, Not Replaces It

Accepted for presentation as an Exploration Lab session at the combined ISTELive and ASCD Annual Conference, a major international event for educators. This interactive session will explore how AI can augment teaching practices without supplanting the educator's role.

15 May 2025

University of Connecticut Teaching & Learning with Technology Conference (National)

How AI Can Personalize and Enhance Math Education

Accepted to present at UConn's national TLT Conference. This session delves into AI's potential to tailor the learning experience in mathematics, offering strategies for personalization and improved student engagement.

21 April 2025 (Monday, 4:30pm - 6:00pm)

Keynote Speaker - ACP Physics Professional Development Event

UMSL Campus, Benton Hall, Rm. 517 (St. Louis Area Physics Teachers)

Let’s Get Back to Teaching: Let AI Handle the Worksheets

Invited as a keynote speaker for the Advanced Credit Program's professional development event focused on high school physics teachers in the St. Louis region. This presentation will showcase how educators can leverage AI tools to streamline lesson planning, generate customized problem sets, and create effective formative assessments, with practical use-cases demonstrated live.

Past Presentations

04 April 2025

MAA Missouri Section Meeting, Saint Louis University (Regional)

AI-Powered Teaching: Practical Hacks for Streamlining Math Instruction

Successfully presented at the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Missouri Section meeting. Demonstrated practical applications of AI tools designed to help mathematics instructors streamline workflows and enrich their teaching methods.

Presenting at MAA Missouri Section Meeting at Saint Louis University

13 March 2025

Missouri S&T Innovation in Teaching and Learning Conference (ITLC) 2025, Rolla, MO (State/Regional)

AI-Powered Strategies for Math Educators

Successfully presented at ITLC 2025. Focused on actionable AI strategies for math educators, fostering discussions on AI's role in modern pedagogy.

Key Takeaways:

  • AI as an enhancement tool for teachers.
  • Practical integration techniques for math classrooms.
  • Emphasis on ethical AI implementation in education.

"I think what struck me most was how many different tools there are out there and how easy it can be to build engaging and interactive tools that would support my teaching of complex concepts... Vinay’s energy and enthusiasm was contagious and helped motivate me to try some new strategies of using AI in my teaching.”

- Jennifer McKanry, Assistant Director, Center for Teaching & Learning, UMSL (Attended ITLC Session)
Presenting on AI Strategies for Math Educators at ITLC 2025

3 March 2025

International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM) 2025, Coronado Island, CA (International)

AI-Driven Techniques for Material Development & Assessment Automation

Successfully presented at ICTCM 2025, a key international conference. Explored how AI can streamline the creation of instructional materials and automate assessment processes in collegiate mathematics, improving efficiency and providing data-driven insights.

7 November 2024 - Keynote

Keynote Speaker - Advanced Credit Program (ACP) Professional Development Event

UMSL Campus (St. Louis Area Math Teachers)

AI Hacks for Math Teachers: Teach Smarter, Not Harder!

Delivered an invited keynote address for the Advanced Credit Program. Shared practical AI "hacks" with over 80 high school mathematics teachers from the St. Louis region, focusing on strategies to save time and enhance teaching effectiveness.

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"I was amazed how quickly we could create interactive HTML activities using AI tools Vinay showed us. Definitely going to use this to make geometry more engaging!"

- High School Math Teacher, ACP Event Attendee

"The session on automating Kahoot quizzes with AI was a game-changer! It will save me so much time while keeping review sessions fun. Vinay's practical approach was fantastic."

- Math Teacher, St. Louis Area High School
Delivering Keynote at the Advanced Credit Program Event