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R3 Talks: Celebrating Teaching Excellence📍AuditoriumPresident Wasif Rizvi, Muneera Batool, Rohama Malik, Nimra Farooq, Dr. Qasim PastaHabib UniversityAt Habib University, we have a tradition of holding the 'R3' TEDx-style talks which are a celebration of innovation and inspiration. Under the theme 'Rethink, Redesign, Reimagine,' these talks offer the winners of the Teaching Excellence Awards a stage to showcase the stories behind their winning courses. As is the theme for PDW'24, this session is meant to spark new conversations around what teaching excellence looks like now and could look like in the future at Habib University. 09.30-10.00 AM | Refreshments 10.00-10.10 AM | PDW'24 & R3 Opening Note | Muneera Batool 10.10-10.25 AM | President's Opening Note | President Wasif Rizvi 10.25-10.35 AM | Introducing R3 Presenters | Muneera Batool 10.35-10.50 AM | Talk by Nimra Farooq 10.50-11.05 AM | Talk by Dr. Qasim Pasta 11.05-11.20 AM | Talk by Rohama Malik 11.20 AM-12.30 PM | Panel: Redefining Teaching | Teaching Excellence Award RecipientsPresident Wasif Rizvi is the founding president of Habib University. Mr. Rizvi has led the vision of the first liberal arts institution of higher learning in Pakistan. Habib University, under his leadership, has become a globally recognized and appreciated university with established collaborations with leading institutions – including Carnegie Mellon University and Texas A&M University at Qatar, Stanford University, University of Michigan and the Claremont Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges. Mr. Rizvi has been involved in various areas of education development in the developing world for the last two decades. Prior to initiating the Habib University project, he had led Aga Khan Education Service in Pakistan and many other development projects in Asia and Africa. Mr. Rizvi holds twin graduate degrees from Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard School of Education. Muneera Batool is currently the Associate Dean for Teaching & Learning at Habib University. She is also an Assistant Professor in the department of Communication and Design where she teaches theatre and interdisciplinary courses in installation art. Her pedagogy centers on the idea of play, creating from intuition, and silencing the mind through meditation. Muneera is a practicing theatre director and media designer. In her practice, she takes a phenomenological approach to research that leads to collaborative interdisciplinary performances. Muneera earned her MFA in Theatre with a concentration in interdisciplinary digital media from Arizona State University (ASU), USA, on a Fulbright Scholarship. Rohama Malik is a multidisciplinary illustrator who works on diverse topics from speculative fiction to mental health. Her research interests primarily lie in South Asian speculative fiction and visual storytelling through comics. She is a Fulbright scholar and graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Arts MFA Illustration Practice program, where she was also the recipient of the Nancy Lee Rhodes Roberts Graduate Fellowship. She works in various mediums; including traditional/digital illustration, embroidery, and printmaking.  Nimra Farooq, a Fulbright scholar, holds a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Davis. She previously studied English Literature at Kinnaird College for Women, where she was the valedictorian and gold medalist. She was one of the finalists for the Rhodes Scholarship 2018. Her research interests include early print publics in North India, late 19th century women’s reform literature, early evolution of the Urdu canon, colonial modernity and gender, and Bombay cinema. Dr. Qasim Pasta, with over 12 years of teaching experience, earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2018. His research focuses on Network and Data Science, developing models for synthetic networks. He also explores computational social science and has published work in an MIT journal. Additionally, he has industry experience and actively promotes education for underprivileged students through community organizations. Designed for all facultyPedagogical Approaches/StrategiesIn personTalk
5  – 6:20 AM
Panel: Redefining Teaching - A discussion with Teaching Excellence Winners📍AuditoriumRohama Malik, Dr. Qasim Pasta, Nimra Farooq, Muneera BatoolHabib UniversityIn this panel discussion, we invite the winners of the Teaching Excellence Award '24 to share their journeys, insights, and strategies that have set new precedents in teaching and learning at Habib University. The panel discussion aims to not only celebrate the achievements of our awardees but also to inspire and inform fellow educators. Key topics of discussion include: * Personal anecdotes and experiences that have shaped their approach to education. * Innovative teaching methods and technologies that have enhanced learning outcomes. * Strategies for creating inclusive and engaging learning environments. * The impact of reflective practice and continuous improvement on teaching effectiveness. Rohama Malik is a multidisciplinary illustrator who works on diverse topics from speculative fiction to mental health. Her research interests primarily lie in South Asian speculative fiction and visual storytelling through comics. She is a Fulbright scholar and graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Arts MFA Illustration Practice program, where she was also the recipient of the Nancy Lee Rhodes Roberts Graduate Fellowship. She works in various mediums; including traditional/digital illustration, embroidery, and printmaking.  Ms. Nimra Farooq, a Fulbright scholar, holds a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Davis. She previously studied English Literature at Kinnaird College for Women, where she was the valedictorian and gold medalist. She was one of the finalists for the Rhodes Scholarship 2018. Her research interests include early print publics in North India, late 19th century women’s reform literature, early evolution of the Urdu canon, colonial modernity and gender, and Bombay cinema. Dr. Qasim Pasta, with over 12 years of teaching experience, earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2018. His research focuses on Network and Data Science, developing models for synthetic networks. He also explores computational social science and has published work in an MIT journal. Additionally, he has industry experience and actively promotes education for underprivileged students through community organizations.Designed for all facultyPedagogical Approaches/StrategiesIn personPanel Discussion
6:20  – 7:30 AM
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7:30  – 8:30 AM
Panel: Future of Teaching & Learning📍AuditoriumDr. David Wrisley, Dr. Waqar Saleem, Dr. Behzad Khosravi-Noori, Uswa MemonNYU Abu Dhabi, Habib UniversityAs we navigate an era of rapid change and technological advancement, the future of teaching and learning stands at a pivotal crossroads. This panel discussion brings together educators, artists, and thought leaders to explore the evolving landscape of education and envision what lies ahead. Key topics of discussion include: * The role of AI in reshaping the classroom experience. * Strategies for fostering lifelong learning and adaptability in students. * Innovations in pedagogy that address diverse learning needs and environments. * The impact of global perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches on education.
 Through the panel discussion, we aim to challenge conventional thinking, foster a collaborative vision for the future of education, and start new conversations for teaching & learning at Habib University. Together, we will explore how to create dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning environments that prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.Dr. Waqar Saleem is passionate about Computer Science, particularly in computer graphics, geometric modeling, and shape processing. His research focuses on developing tools for digital shape repositories, improving learning-based surface reconstruction, and presenting 3D shapes through 2D views. He has introduced a new approach to measuring shape complexity based on viewing similarity and has published his findings in leading international journals. Dr. David Wrisley is a Professor of Digital Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi, a comparative medievalist, and a digital humanist. He holds a PhD in literature from Princeton University, and his research spans late medieval court culture, Mediterranean studies, multilingual corpora analysis, and the spatial humanities. Notably, he founded and organized the first digital humanities training institute in the Middle East in Beirut in 2015.  Dr. Behzad Khosravi-Noori, is an artist, writer, and educator whose research-based practice includes films, installations, and archival studies. His work investigates Global South histories, labor, and political relationships, exploring contemporary art, proletarianism, and subalternity. He examines cross-border narratives and collective memories, focusing on transnationalism and global politics. Khosravi Noori is on the editorial board of VIS journal, and co-founder of Sarazad.art. His works have been showcased in numerous international venues, including the Venice Biennale and Malmö Art Museum. Uswa Ali Memon is a Dean's Fellow at Habib University. She is a community-driven development practitioner and researcher who focus on Rural Development. With four years of experience in implementing community-driven development programs, she has a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in program planning, policy change, and advocacy. Her research area of expertise lies in understanding the political economy of Rural Sindh, particularly concerning the issue of uneven development.Designed for all facultyPedagogical Approaches/StrategiesIn personPanel Discussion
8:30  – 9:30 AM
Rhythms of the Universe - A Kathak Performance📍AuditoriumNighat ChaudhryHabib UniversityKathak, a captivating classical dance form has long been intertwined with the mystical powers of numbers and the timeless wisdom of mathematics. Blending the rich cultural heritage of Kathak with the elegant structures of the cyclical nature of time to the harmonious proportions found in nature. This performance invites the audience to experience the power and eloquence of storytelling as a mode of communication and education where Nighat Chaudhry weaves a tapestry that celebrates the beauty and complexity inherent in the numerical foundations of the universe.Nighat Chaudhry is a renowned Kathak dancer, choreographer, actor, and educator with a deep connection to Eastern mysticism. Her dance journey began in London with ballet and contemporary dance before shifting to Kathak under Nahid Siddiqui's influence. Nighat has excelled in Kathak, acting, choreography, and teaching, and founded The Nighat Chaudhry Foundation to empower Pakistani youth and women through arts. She has received prestigious awards, including the Pride of Performance Award and the Nigar Award for Best Actress.Designed for all facultyCommunity BuildingIn personCommunity Building Experience
9:30  – 10:30 AM
Closing Remarks by VPAA📍AuditoriumDr. Aamir HasanHabib UniversityDr. Aamir Hasan joined Habib University as an Associate Professor and Program Director for Electrical & Computer Engineering Program at the start of 2018. In April, 2020 he was appoonted as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Accredidation. He is presently serving the University as an Vice President, Academic Affairs. He has a Ph.D. in wireless communications from University of Texas, Austin and his reserach area focusses on using stchastic geometry tool for modeling ad hoc networks. Prior to joining Habib, Dr. Hasan was in Pakistan Air Force in the engineering branch as an Aeronautical Engineer with specialization in Avionics. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE) at PAF Academy Risalpur in May’ 91 and has an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Southern California in Aug’ 02. He has also completed Master’s in War studies and Strategic studies from PAF Air War College, Karachi and an MBA in Project Management.Designed for all facultyIn personTalk
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Contemplating 'Yohsin': What does it mean in our lives?📍H-507 & 509Noorulain MasoodCenter for Social Innovation in Developing CountriesWe have often heard the word 'Yohsin', but what does it really mean? In this workshop, we will be reflecting on how the values of 'Yohsin' can be connected to our own values and the work that we do as instructors at Habib. Noorulain Masood is the founder and CEO of Center for Social Innovation in Developing Countries (CSIDC), a Global South organization that specializes in providing training and facilitation services to enhance the practice of leadership, organizing in campaigns and activating ideas. After getting a Master's degree in International Development from Harvard University in 2009 as a Fulbright scholar, Noor has trained and coached individuals across South Asia, East Asia, Australia, Africa, and the United States.  She first taught with Professor Marshall Ganz at Harvard in 2012, and since has been teaching and leading teams in the instruction of Marshall Ganz’s Organizing and Heifetz’s Adaptive Leadership courses with Harvard University, LCN, and other institutions. Prior to founding CSIDC, Noor ran a rural leadership program; led a 1.2M USD non-profit called Teach For Pakistan; worked in the poverty and equity practice at the World Bank headquarters; and supported the Pakistan Mission in United Nations General Assembly proceedings.Designed for all facultyNew ConversationsIn personWorkshop
4:30  – 8:30 AM
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SoTL for DSSE & AHSS📍Arif Habib ClassroomDr. Kulsoom GhiasAKUThis workshop aims to cultivate the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) among educators in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields. Over the four hours of the workshop, participants will explore the principles and practices of SoTL, focusing on how to enhance teaching through research and evidence-based methods. The workshop will cover the definition and importance of SoTL, research methodologies, formulating research questions, designing and implementing SoTL projects, and disseminating findings. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be equipped to design their own SoTL projects. The attendees of this workshop can then carry out their SoTL projects throughout the semester through CPE's SoTL Studio that will offer them the resources needed for their work. Dr. Kulsoom Ghias is the Feerasta Family Endowed Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at AKU. Her responsibilities include administration of the undergraduate medical program, teaching across programmatic levels, including undergraduate and graduate, and grant-funded research on head and neck cancers, colorectal cancers and pediatric leukemia's. Dr Ghias completed her PhD and post-doctoral training at Northwestern University's Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chicago, Illinois. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy of United Kingdom, 2017 and Member, Association for Medical Education in Europe. Dr Ghias is also a recipient of Student-nominated Outstanding Teacher Award, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2015; and Outstanding Teacher Award, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2011.Designed for smaller groups (by registration)Research ApproachesIn person36Workshop
9:30 AM – 1 PM
Talk: Trends in Contemporary Global Digital Humanities📍Soorty HallDr. David WrisleyNYU Abu DhabiIn this lecture I will propose a few visions of the digital humanities emanating from different global environments, placing an emphasis on the scholarly values and infrastructures that underpin the respective communities of practice. I will also discuss higher level results of a selection of projects and discuss challenges of carrying out sustainable digital humanities research in non-Western environments. This lecture is accompanied by a practice-based session, while not necessary to attend, will complement the scope of subjects discussed in the lecture. The lecture will be accompanied by slides and a list of further readings and followed by a Q&A session.Dr. David Joseph Wrisley is Professor of Digital Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi. His current research interests include comparative literary studies (European languages and Arabic), handwritten text recognition across writing systems as well as computer vision applications in the humanities. He co-directs two research projects: OpenGulf, with Nora Barakat (Stanford) which focuses on digital analysis of historical sources from and about the Arabian Gulf and the Paris Bible Project, with Estelle Guéville (Yale) which uses automatic transcription and machine learning to study the production and diffusion of Latin Bibles in medieval Europe. He is an advocate for building communities of interdisciplinary digital practice, with a focus on training, infrastructure and open scholarship--regionally and internationally. He is the co-founder of two digital humanities training institutes in Beirut (2015) and Abu Dhabi (2020). A long-term resident of the Arab World, Wrisley taught at the American University of Beirut from 2002 to 2016, when he joined the faculty at NYU Abu Dhabi.Designed for larger groups (by registration)Digital Humanities and AIIn person35Talk
9:30  – 11 AM
The Past is Never Dead: Teaching PAMSA in a World Falling Apart📍E-012Nimra FarooqHabib UniversityIn this session, Nimra Farooq, the winner of the Teaching Excellence Award '24, will explore effective strategies for incorporating historical thought into course design. The session will cover how to integrate primary resources and historical anecdotes into the curriculum to enrich students' understanding of history. Attendees will learn methods to present historical events and figures in a manner that engages students and promotes critical thinking. The session will also discuss the importance of context in teaching history and how to create a balanced narrative that includes diverse perspectives. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical tools to enhance their history courses and foster a deeper appreciation for historical study among their students.Nimra Farooq, a Fulbright scholar, holds a Master’s degree in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Davis. She previously studied English Literature at Kinnaird College for Women, where she was the valedictorian and gold medalist. She was one of the finalists for the Rhodes Scholarship 2018. Her research interests include early print publics in North India, late 19th century women’s reform literature, early evolution of the Urdu canon, colonial modernity and gender, and Bombay cinema.Designed for smaller groups (by registration)Pedagogical Approaches/StrategiesIn person20Workshop
9:30  – 11:30 AM
Generative AI in Teaching and Learning: Prompt Engineering and Towards Digital Equity📍H-506Dr. Shah Jamal, Dr. Abdul SamadHabib UniversityAI-based tools are now everywhere. This workshop aims at empowering educators with the skills to design creative prompts, address biases, and promote inclusivity using generative AI and to discuss ways of fostering a more equitable and innovative learning environmentDr. Shah Jamal Alam is a founding faculty member. His current and past teaching and research interests include digital humanities, social network analysis, agent-based modeling, climate change adaptation, and infectious diseases transmission. Dr. Abdul Samad has extensive experience in academia and research. He earned his Bachelor's in Computer Science from BUITEMS (2002-2006) and later taught there as a lecturer. Awarded a Fulbright scholarship in 2008, he completed his Ph.D. at the University of Georgia, focusing on bio-molecular structure prediction. Returning to BUITEMS as an Assistant Professor, he also served as a graduate coordinator and contributed to course design and updates. His research interests include deep learning, machine learning, and algorithm analysis. Designed for smaller groups (by registration)Digital Humanities and AIIn person30Workshop
5  – 7 AM
Objects and Values: Explore Your Illustration Process (Day 1)📍H-509Rohama MalikHabib UniversityThis two day workshop will take participants through an illustration project from the CND course Ideation and Processes by Rohama Malik, the winner of the Teaching Excellence Award '24. Participants are invited to self-reflect and use the prompt to create individual illustrations by the end of the workshop. They will be guided through the process of art-making, from ideation to critique, to understand how they can make their own art (and to overcome any fear of illustration they may have!) Participants are requested to bring an object they value and that they claim ownership over with them to this workshop. The object must have emotional significance for the participant. Participants may also bring art supplies they wish to work with, although supplies will be provided as well. No knowledge of art-making or drawing experience is required, that's what the workshop is for!Rohama Malik is a multidisciplinary illustrator who works on diverse topics from speculative fiction to mental health. Her research interests primarily lie in South Asian speculative fiction and visual storytelling through comics. She is a Fulbright scholar and graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Arts MFA Illustration Practice program, where she was also the recipient of the Nancy Lee Rhodes Roberts Graduate Fellowship. She works in various mediums; including traditional/digital illustration, embroidery, and printmaking.Designed for smaller groups (by registration)Pedagogical Approaches/StrategiesIn person25Workshop
5  – 8 AM
Digital Humanities: Responses to AI for STEM📍H-509Dr. David WrisleyNYU Abu DhabiThis workshop will begin with an emergent body of literature of critical approaches to AI from research in the humanities and social sciences. Drawing upon a few key authors we will have a collective discussion about the implications of these critical approaches for both research design in the sciences and pedagogical practices in science education. We will brainstorm some ways that reflective, critical attention to AI could inform both research and pedagogy in the sciences. This discussion will address questions more technical in nature, but all community members are welcome to attend. Dr. David Joseph Wrisley is Professor of Digital Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi. His current research interests include comparative literary studies (European languages and Arabic), handwritten text recognition across writing systems as well as computer vision applications in the humanities. He co-directs two research projects: OpenGulf, with Nora Barakat (Stanford) which focuses on digital analysis of historical sources from and about the Arabian Gulf and the Paris Bible Project, with Estelle Guéville (Yale) which uses automatic transcription and machine learning to study the production and diffusion of Latin Bibles in medieval Europe. He is an advocate for building communities of interdisciplinary digital practice, with a focus on training, infrastructure and open scholarship--regionally and internationally. He is the co-founder of two digital humanities training institutes in Beirut (2015) and Abu Dhabi (2020). A long-term resident of the Arab World, Wrisley taught at the American University of Beirut from 2002 to 2016, when he joined the faculty at NYU Abu Dhabi.Designed for DSSE FacultyDigital Humanities and AIIn person25Workshop
9  – 10:30 AM
Critical Response Process (CRP): A Method of Giving & Receiving Feedback📍E-012Muneera BatoolHabib UniversityThis workshop is designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for giving and receiving feedback on creative work through the use of the Critical Response Process (CRP). Developed by Liz Lerman, CRP is widely recognized for its effectiveness in fostering constructive dialogue and enhancing the creative process. This workshop introduces participants to the four core steps of CRP: Statements of Meaning, Artist as Questioner, Neutral Questions from Responders, and Permissioned Opinions. Through a combination of explanations, demonstrations, and practical application in small groups, participants learn to engage in respectful and meaningful feedback sessions. Muneera Batool is currently the Associate Dean for Teaching & Learning at Habib University. She is also an Assistant Professor in the department of Communication and Design where she teaches theatre and interdisciplinary courses in installation art. Her pedagogy centers on the idea of play, creating from intuition, and silencing the mind through meditation. Muneera is a practicing theatre director and media designer. In her practice, she takes a phenomenological approach to research that leads to collaborative interdisciplinary performances. Muneera earned her MFA in Theatre with a concentration in interdisciplinary digital media from Arizona State University (ASU), USA, on a Fulbright Scholarship. During her time at ASU, she was taught the CRP process by Liz Lerman herself. Designed for smaller groups (by registration)Rethinking AssessmentsIn person25Workshop
9 AM – 12 PM
Balancing Publishing and Teaching📍W-234Dr. Coline FerrantHabib UniversityThis workshop, addressed to instructors who haven't completed a PhD (Dean's Fellows, Lecturers, M.F.A. ladder faculty, and M.A. professors of practice), focuses on practical strategies for publishing scholarship while carrying teaching responsibilities. With increasing demands placed on academics to excel in both research (credentialed by the infamous "publish-or-perish" model) and teaching, finding a balance between these two critical roles can be challenging – particularly for instructors who have not received extensive formal training in the former. In the first part, the facilitator will share resources for identifying suitable journals, navigating the submission and peer-review process, and flagging predatory journals – all tricks of the trade that are traditionally taught in Professional Writing Seminars of PhD programs. In the second part, participants will divide into groups and share with each other their own tricks and tactics for productivity and success in both areas.Dr. Coline Ferrant is an Assistant Professor in Social Development & Policy and serves as the Director of the Dean's Fellowship Program. She obtained her Ph.D. in Sociology from Sciences Po and Northwestern University. Designed for smaller groups (by registration)Research ApproachesIn person25Workshop
9  – 11 AM
Community Building: Board GamesMulti-Purpose HallCPE TeamHabib UniversityCommunity Building ExperienceCommunity BuildingIn personCommunity Building Experience
12  – 1 PM
Introduction to Mindfulness📍Film Studio Sarah ZaidiHabib UniversityThe session is an introduction to the practice of mindfulness or in the words of Jon Kabat-Zinn, "the applied art of conscious living." The moment-by-moment awareness of now, now, now. The willingness to be present in good and difficult times. We will go through the various ways to practice and invite exploration of self. Although meditation is grounded in all religions, the practice is secular.Dr. Sarah Zaidi is Visiting Professor of Practice in Social Development and Policy. Her background is in health and human rights. A certified mindfulness teacher, she's been meditating for about 15 years.Designed for smaller groups (by registration)New ConversationsIn person20Workshop
5  – 8 AM
Digital Humanities (DH): Tools for Research and Pedagogies (AHSS)📍Horizon-506Dr. David WrisleyNYU Abu DhabiThis hands-on session will focus on three digital humanities web-based tools (Voyant Tools, Recogito and Palladio) representing three different, but interconnected, modes of analysis common in digital humanities work: text analysis, mapping and network visualization. We will discuss basic questions of data creation for the humanities, explore 3 companion datasets for the respective tools and think together about the value of web based tools for research tasks and in class learning. The hands on session will leave time as well for critical discussions of the value systems that tool-centered approaches embody. The session will reference the lecture, “Trends in the Contemporary Global Digital Humanities”, but takes a practical hands-on and discussion approach. Participants are welcome to bring their own research materials. The workshop will be accompanied by a few suggested readings and links for further exploration. The main audience for this workshop is faculty from the humanities division, but others who are interested in attending may do so.Dr. David Joseph Wrisley is Professor of Digital Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi. His current research interests include comparative literary studies (European languages and Arabic), handwritten text recognition across writing systems as well as computer vision applications in the humanities. He co-directs two research projects: OpenGulf, with Nora Barakat (Stanford) which focuses on digital analysis of historical sources from and about the Arabian Gulf and the Paris Bible Project, with Estelle Guéville (Yale) which uses automatic transcription and machine learning to study the production and diffusion of Latin Bibles in medieval Europe. He is an advocate for building communities of interdisciplinary digital practice, with a focus on training, infrastructure and open scholarship--regionally and internationally. He is the co-founder of two digital humanities training institutes in Beirut (2015) and Abu Dhabi (2020). A long-term resident of the Arab World, Wrisley taught at the American University of Beirut from 2002 to 2016, when he joined the faculty at NYU Abu Dhabi.Designed for AHSS FacultyDigital Humanities and AIIn person35Workshop
5  – 8 AM
Objects and Values: Explore Your Illustration Process (Day 2)📍H-509Rohama MalikHabib UniversityThis two day workshop will take participants through an illustration project from the CND course Ideation and Processes. Participants are invited to self-reflect and use the prompt to create individual illustrations by the end of the workshop. They will be guided through the process of art-making, from ideation to critique, to understand how they can make their own art (and to overcome any fear of illustration they may have!) Participants are requested to bring an object they value and that they claim ownership over with them to this workshop. The object must have emotional significance for the participant. Participants may also bring art supplies they wish to work with, although supplies will be provided as well. No knowledge of art-making or drawing experience is required, that's what the workshop is for!Rohama Malik is a multidisciplinary illustrator who works on diverse topics from speculative fiction to mental health. Her research interests primarily lie in South Asian speculative fiction and visual storytelling through comics. She is a Fulbright scholar and graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Arts MFA Illustration Practice program, where she was also the recipient of the Nancy Lee Rhodes Roberts Graduate Fellowship. She works in various mediums; including traditional/digital illustration, embroidery, and printmaking.Designed for smaller groups (by registration)Pedagogical Approaches/StrategiesIn person25Workshop
5  – 8 AM
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Artistic Re-search and Speculative Itinerancy📍Arif Habib ClassroomDr. Behzad Khosravi-NooriHabib UniversityThe workshop's core is the investigation of the research question. During the workshop, participants will aim to formulate at least three research questions based on their research content and its social and political characteristics. Participants will work in pairs to critically respond to each other's research questions and propose new questions about the other participants' research. This process and the possible critical conversations it generates will serve as an introduction and a point of departure for writing a research proposal. The workshop's primary focus will be on a research proposal's familiar yet crucial component: the research question. By emphasising the potential of artistic research as an alternative method of knowledge production, the workshop aims to highlight the necessity of formulating the research question beforehand. By distancing "re" from "search," the workshop seeks to underscore the importance of redoing, rereading, and re-search as foundational to knowledge production. This approach critically engages with modern ways of thinking and challenges the false division between the global North and South. While the term "artistic" suggests that it pertains to and is for artists, in this context, we are leveraging the emancipatory aspect of art to re-examine the foundations of epistemology and knowledge production. The key methodological focus of this workshop is to accentuate the multifaceted potential of artistic research as not just a tool for exploration but also as a method for social, economic, and political engagement. It seeks to characterise artistic research as a dynamic, exploratory methodology while concurrently suggesting its vital role in shaping practices within the context of Global South subjectivity.Dr. Behzad Khosravi-Noori, PhD is an artist, writer and educator. His research-based practice includes films, installations, and archival studies. His works investigate histories from The Global South, labour and the means of production, and histories of political relationships that have existed as a counter narration to the east-west, North-South dichotomy. By bringing multiple subjects into his study, he explores possible correspondences seen through the lenses of contemporary art practice, proletarianism, subalternity, the technology of image production and craftsmanship. He analyses contemporary history to revisit memories beyond borders, exploring the entanglements and non/aligned memories. His works emphasise films and historical materials to bring questions such as what happens when the narration crosses the border and what the future of our collective past is. In his practice, he reflects upon the marginalia of artistic explorations in relation to art, the history of transnationalism, and global politics. He is a member of the editorial board of VIS, a peer-reviewed academic Journal for Nordic Artistic Research, and co-founder of Sarazad.art. He is the editor of the last two upcoming issues, Contemporary Ar(t)chaeology and Brieftopia. Khosravi Noori’s works have been shown at Kalmar Museum, Malmö Art Museum, Venice Biennale, Timișoara Biennale, Ural Industrial Biennale, 12.0 Contemporary Islamabad, Tensta Konsthall, Sakakini art Institution Ramallah Palestine, HDLU Zagreb, WHW Zagreb, Botkyrka Konsthall, CFF (Centre of Photography, Stockholm), Marabouparken, Stockholm, Centre of Contemporary art, Riga, Arran Gallery Tehran, among other venues.Designed for AHSS FacultyResearch ApproachesIn person30Workshop
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Panel: Navigating Student Advising for Student Success📍H-507 & 509Mariya Azher, Ms. Yasmeen Bano, Muneera Batool, Dr. Waqar Saleem, Dr. Shah JamalHabib UniversityThis panel focuses on improving student advising at Habib University, the aspects of it that have worked so far and what needs to improve for the future. Attendees will learn ways to build stronger advisor-advisee relationships and support diverse student needs. The panel aims to provide simple, effective methods for faculty to improve their advising practices and help students succeed.Yasmeen Bano has 39 years of experience in education and has been with Habib University since 2007, currently serving as Vice President of Student Affairs. Previously, she worked with Aga Khan Education Service and Aga Khan University. Her diverse career includes teaching, teacher professional development, curriculum enhancement, youth development projects, and contributing to the conceptual development and establishment of Habib University. Mariya Azher Karimjee is a freelance writer specializing in Pakistan-US foreign policy, human rights, and investigative topics like infanticide and shipbreaking. She is writing a memoir with Spiegel & Grau about home, belonging, and identity. One of her essays on female genital mutilation gained over 100,000 hits. Mariya has been a Logan Non-fiction Fellow, contributed to This American Life, and served as Deputy Editor at GlobalPost. She has also been a Global Health Fellow at the Kaiser Family Foundation and GlobalPost, focusing on global health and U.S. funding. Dr. Waqar Saleem is passionate about Computer Science, particularly in computer graphics, geometric modeling, and shape processing. His research focuses on developing tools for digital shape repositories, improving learning-based surface reconstruction, and presenting 3D shapes through 2D views. He has introduced a new approach to measuring shape complexity based on viewing similarity and has published his findings in leading international journals. Dr. Shah Jamal Alam is a founding faculty member. His current and past teaching and research interests include digital humanities, social network analysis, agent-based modeling, climate change adaptation, and infectious diseases transmission.Designed for larger groups (by registration)New ConversationsIn personPanel Discussion
9  – 11 AM
Community Building: Music Performance📍Music RoomCenter for South Asian MusicHabib UniversityThe 'ustaads' (teachers) of the Center for the South Asian Music at Habib University will share their musical pedagogy, exploring the traditional methods for music education. The session will include lecture-demonstrations by the 'ustaads' to showcase their unique teaching methodologies.Community Building ExperienceCommunity BuildingIn personCommunity Building Experience
12  – 1 PM
Alternative Pedagogies: Exploring Experiential Learning📍H-506Dr. Muhammad AatirHabib UniversityStudents are a key stakeholder for any educational institution, and Habib University prides itself on its student-centric approach. A core component of student experience is inside the classroom, which makes our pedagogical approach extremely critical. Hence, in this workshop, we will review some common pedagogical styles and discuss if/why there is a need to explore alternative pedagogies and creative teaching styles. We will also explore experiential learning and design/redesign a course to incorporate this pedagogical tool for a better learning experience.Dr. Aatir Khan is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Social Development and Policy program. He is an alumnus of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program through which he completed his doctorate in Public Policy from Oregon State University, USA. Prior to that, he completed a masters in Social Science from the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) in Karachi, and a bachelors in Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (majoring in Political Science) from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. His research interests include public education, climate change, and urban planning. Currently, he is working on a study focusing on public school administration in the province of Sindh. Additionally, he is designing an intervention that aims to raise awareness about climate change and promote civic engagement through the establishment of civic clubs in public schools in Sindh, funded by the International Institute of Education under the Centennial Fellowship program.Designed for smaller groups (by registration)Pedagogical Approaches/StrategiesIn person30Workshop
4:30  – 7:30 AM
Digital Humanities: AI and Assessment Design for Humanities📍H-507 & 509Dr. David WrisleyNYU Abu DhabiThis objective of this workshop is to explore how we might approach the question of artificial intelligence critically within our teaching in a liberal arts environment. The workshop will begin with a short presentation of key developments in AI in contemporary society (particularly those of generative AI) and then will present some sample exercises designed for critical engagement in the classroom. Participants should bring one of their syllabi and we will reflect on how a standalone critical exercise that engages with AI can be designed for the course in question along with workshopping possible prompts and assessment. The audience for this workshop is all faculty, however, faculty are encouraged to bring a syllabus from a general education course, rather than a specialized or highly technical one. Dr. David Joseph Wrisley is Professor of Digital Humanities at NYU Abu Dhabi. His current research interests include comparative literary studies (European languages and Arabic), handwritten text recognition across writing systems as well as computer vision applications in the humanities. He co-directs two research projects: OpenGulf, with Nora Barakat (Stanford) which focuses on digital analysis of historical sources from and about the Arabian Gulf and the Paris Bible Project, with Estelle Guéville (Yale) which uses automatic transcription and machine learning to study the production and diffusion of Latin Bibles in medieval Europe. He is an advocate for building communities of interdisciplinary digital practice, with a focus on training, infrastructure and open scholarship--regionally and internationally. He is the co-founder of two digital humanities training institutes in Beirut (2015) and Abu Dhabi (2020). A long-term resident of the Arab World, Wrisley taught at the American University of Beirut from 2002 to 2016, when he joined the faculty at NYU Abu Dhabi. Designed for AHSS FacultyRethinking AssessmentsIn person35Workshop
4:30  – 7 AM
Namaz BreakIn person
7:30  – 9 AM
Talk: Contemplative Studies📍H-501Dr. Nauman NaqviHabib University Dr. Nauman Naqvi's career spans journalism, academia, and research. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology from Columbia University and has taught at various institutions, including Brown University and Connecticut College. His interdisciplinary work explores the intersection of anthropology, history, literature, and philosophy, with a focus on revealing universal concepts hidden in premodern and vernacular knowledge. At Habib University, he aims to create a core curriculum program that fosters critical universalism and develops innovative curricula in Social Development and Policy, and Communication Studies and Design.   Designed for smaller groups (by registration)New ConversationsIn person30Talk
9  – 10:30 AM
Panel: Stories of Resilience - Teaching your first course📍H-507 & 509Dr. Aamir Hasan, Muhammad Salman, Nighat ChaudhryHabib UniversityWe have often been part of sessions which celebrate teaching excellence by only highlighting the success stories. But there are moments in our teaching journeys when we might have felt the imposter syndrome, "not good enough", or stuck in our egos. This session is about coming face to face with our fears and struggles as teachers and to resiliently move forward. Through this session, we will ask three instructors from different backgrounds to share their stories of resilience as they taught their first course at Habib University. Dr. Aamir Hasan joined Habib University as an Associate Professor and Program Director for Electrical & Computer Engineering Program at the start of 2018. In April, 2020 he was appointed as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Accreditation. He is presently serving the University as an Vice President, Academic Affairs. He has a Ph.D. in wireless communications from University of Texas, Austin and his research area focusses on using stochastic geometry tool for modeling ad hoc networks. Prior to joining Habib, Dr. Hasan was in Pakistan Air Force in the engineering branch as an Aeronautical Engineer with specialization in Avionics. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from College of Aeronautical Engineering (CAE) at PAF Academy Risalpur in May’ 91 and has an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Southern California in Aug’ 02. He has also completed Master’s in War studies and Strategic studies from PAF Air War College, Karachi and an MBA in Project Management. Mohammad Salman completed his Mechanical Engineering degree from NUST in 2017, where he designed and fabricated a prosthetic hand for his Final Year Project. He then worked as a Product Engineer at Dawlance before pursuing graduate studies in robotics on a Fulbright Scholarship in 2018. Currently a Dean's Fellow at Habib University, Salman is focused on specializing in robotics, conducting research, and inspiring students to explore the field through collaborative projects. Nighat Chaudhry is a renowned Kathak dancer, choreographer, actor, and educator with a deep connection to Eastern mysticism. Her dance journey began in London with ballet and contemporary dance before shifting to Kathak under Nahid Siddiqui's influence. Nighat has excelled in Kathak, acting, choreography, and teaching, and founded The Nighat Chaudhry Foundation to empower Pakistani youth and women through arts. She has received prestigious awards, including the Pride of Performance Award and the Nigar Award for Best Actress. Nighat serves as an Assistance Professor in Nighat also holds a MA in Dance Technique Pedagogy from Middlesex University London.Recommended for all new faculty and Dean's FellowsNew ConversationsPanel Discussion
9  – 11 AM
Community Building - Theatre Games📍Film Studio Muneera BatoolHabib UniversityCommunity Building ExperienceCommunity BuildingCommunity Building Experience
11 AM – 12 PM
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