AI in the Classroom: Faculty and Student Voices on a Changing Landscape

The following is a transcribed discussion held during TAMU-CC's Digital Literacy Symposium in February 2025. Three college professors and one student reflect on how artificial intelligence is influencing their approaches to teaching, learning, and research - from adopting practical tools to big-picture shifts. Panelists Korinne Caruso is Associate Professor of Computer Science at Del Mar College and member of the NSF AI Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography (AI2ES). Previously, she served as an adjunct instructor and Engineering…

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Thank you, Texas Society of Professional Surveyors!

Partnerships on the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s campus usually are project based; however, the one between the Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science and the Mary and Jeff Bell Library’s Special Collections and Archives share a mutual historic connection over the Charles F.H. von Blucher Family papers. One of the most prominent collections in the archives, the Charles F.H. von Blucher Family papers contain several generations of geographical surveying records. Conrad Blucher, Charles Blucher’s son, is a third-generation surveyor…

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Women’s History Month 2025 — Eva Longoria

The I-Know Department of the Mary and Jeff Bell Library recognizes the many accomplishments of Corpus Christi native Eva Longoria, for Women’s History Month 2025. More than an award-winning actor and director, Eva Longoria is a passionate advocate for education, literacy, cancer-research, and an active supporter of numerous charities.

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Women’s History Month 2025 — Clotilde Pérez García

The I-Know Department of the Mary and Jeff Bell Library celebrates Dr. Clotilde Pérez García, for Women’s History Month 2025. A trailblazer in medicine, education, and social advocacy, Dr. Clotilde Pérez García was a champion for early childhood education, public school desegregation, and healthcare access for Mexican American communities. As one of the few women in her medical class, she broke barriers and later co-founded organizations dedicated to early childhood education, civil rights, and genealogical research. Her achievements were recognized with prestigious awards throughout her lifetime, including the Outstanding Citizen's Award from the American G.I. Forum in 1972.

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Women’s History Month 2025 — Selena Quintanilla

Selena Quintanilla Selena is famous for her voice and Tejano music, leading fans to give her the title of"The Queen of Tejano."Selena started her singing career at just nine years old.Her father formed a family band, Selena y Los Dinos, which traveled across Texas performing and opening for various Tejano bands. Did You Know: Along with singing, Selena was also a fashion designer! Selena Inc. was the name of her boutiques, and she had two locations in Texas. When she won Female Entertainer at…

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National Leadership Day

February 20th is National Leadership Day! Here are a few tips and resources for information on being an effective leader.  Want to learn more? References:Knight, R. (2024). 8 Essential Qualities of Successful Leaders. Harvard Business Review. link to source Coursera. (2024). 8 Tips for Developing Leadership Skills. link to source

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I-Know: Sleigh Your Research!

In advanced recognition of National Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21st), we bring you the “Sleigh Your Research!” crossword puzzle, courtesy of the I-Know program! Take a well-deserved break from studying and exams to test your knowledge of digital information literacy. Can you crack the code? Give it a try and sleigh the challenge! 🎄✨ Untitled-2 (1)Download Sleigh Your Research Crossword (PDF)

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World Kindness Day and Social Media Kindness Day

A few quick tips and good articles to observe Social Media Kindness Day (November 9th) and World Kindness Day (November 13th)! A Few Tips for Kind, Healthy Social Media Engagement Let's celebrate kind and healthy ways to engage online! Here are some quick tips from MIT’s MindHandHeart initiative to bring positivity and mindfulness to your feeds: Pause Before You Post: Ask yourself, "Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?" before hitting send. Live in the Moment: Be sure…

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Texas Digital Literacy Week: Going Viral Online

Have you ever clicked on something just because it was #trending? Before you share be self-aware.  Take a minute or two to do some basic fact checking! Prevent Frictionless sharing and just Google it. It's good to check with trustworthy, more in-depth, or more varied sources. To check specific facts, searching Google may reveal what others are reporting. Create friction and slow the spread of misinformation! Check Snopes and other reputable fact-checking sites! Reference: DiResta, R. (n.d.). How to Stop…

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