OBJECTIVE

Passionate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educator with two decades of real-world engineering expertise, dedicated to fostering dynamic learning environments through hands-on application and a family-oriented approach.  Seeking a challenging academic role to leverage experiential learning and servant leadership in mathematics and engineering education, contributing to an inclusive community of curious, diverse, and non-traditional learners.

ACADEMIC HISTORY

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction                                                                                                            May 2027

• "From Barracks to Binary: AI's Role in Military STEM Education Across Cultures"

   (Pending Proposal Approval)

• Committee Members:

o Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernández (Co-Chair)

o Dr. Ali Bicer (Co-Chair)

o Dr. Jamaal Young (Member)

o Dr. Tracy Hammond (Member)

• GPR: 3.79

Texas A&M University School of Law, Fort Worth, TX

Master of Legal Studies in Risk Management                                                                                                                     May 2022

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL                                                                                                                     May 2005

Master of Business Administration

Texas A&M University                                                                                                                                                       May 2003

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering

Minors:

System Safety Engineering

Mathematics

Spanish

Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX

Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology                                                                                                          Dec 2019

Tarrant County Junior College                                                                                                                                         May 1999

Associate of Arts in General Studies

Honors:

Phi Theta Kappa

Who’s Who Among American College Students

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, STEM education, and cross-cultural adaptation, particularly in the context of military personnel and veterans pursuing higher education. Key areas of interest include:

• AI-driven tools for language acquisition and cultural integration in international STEM programs

• The impact of Virtual Reality and AI on Language Immersion and proficiency for non-traditional students

• Cultural adaptation challenges faced by U.S. military veterans in German STEM programs

• Comparative analysis of STEM education practices across U.S. and German universities

• The role of AI in enhancing academic performance and career readiness for military-affiliated students studying abroad

Current projects explore the effectiveness of AI tools like ImmerseMe, Globally AI, and Babbel in facilitating language proficiency and cultural adaptation for military personnel in cross-cultural STEM education settings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Texas A&M University, School of Education and Human Development

Graduate Assistant                                                                                                                                          Aug 2023 – May 2025

Department of Teaching, Learning, & Culture.

Instructor of Record:

MASC-351, Problem Solving in Mathematics (Jan 2024 – May 2024)

College Station Independent School District

Substitute Teacher                                                                                                                                           Sep 2022 – May 2025

Texas A&M University, College of Engineering

Program Coordinator, Halliburton Engineering Global Programs                                                                    May 2022 – Sep 2022

Vistra Energy, Luminant Power, Comanche Peak NPP

• Instructor, Engineering Training                                                                                                                  Jun 2013 – Apr 2018
• Senior Reactor Operator, Operations                                                                                                         Jan 2011 – Jun 2013
• System Engineer, Core Performance Engineering                                                                                      Jul 2008 – Jan 2011

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station

• Shift Engineer, Operations                                                                                                                            Jul 2007 – Jul 2008

Entergy Services, Echelon One Nuclear Headquarters

• Nuclear Fuels Engineer, Nuclear Fuels Department                                                                                  May 2003 – Jul 2007

United States Navy

• Machinist Mate, USS Detroit AOE-4                                                                                                           May 1994 – Sep 1997

United States Army Reserves

• Heavy Equipment Operator, 2nd Battalion / 354th Regiment                                                                      Jan 1991 – Mar 1993

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• American Society of Engineering Education 2024 – Present

• American Education Research Association 2024 – Present

• Research Council on Mathematics Learning 2023 – Present

• National Conference of Mathematical Teachers (NCTM) 2023 – Present

• Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) 2023 – Present

• Student Veterans of America, Texas A&M University Chapter 2020 – Present

• Student Veterans of America, Tarrant County College Chapter 2018 – 2019

• American Welding Society, Member 2018 – 2020

• American Nuclear Society, Member 2000 – 2020

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member 2001 – 2020

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Academy for Future Faculty (AFF) 2024

Associate Fellow

Senior Fellow (2025)

• Graduate Mentoring Academy (GMA) Fellow                                                                                                                           2023

• MAGE Lab Member                                                                                                                                                                  2023

Research Lab for Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernández

Lead Web Development

• National Academy of Nuclear Training,

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Certified Instructor                                                                                      2013

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges

• Dean’s List

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Notary Public Commission Jun 2020 – Jun 2030

• Engineer-In-Training Apr 2021 – Apr 2029

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

No journal publications to date.

BOOK PUBLICATIONS

No book publications to date.

REVIEW ACTIVITIES FOR ACADEMIC JOURNALS

Reviewer, Research Council on Mathematics Learning, 2024. Blind peer review.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

Hallmark, T. F.; Park, J. L.; Kogut, A. (2025, February) Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Education: A Work-in-            Progress Systematic Review of Applications and Challenges. Full Paper presented at the ASEE Gulf Southwest Conference       2025, Arlington, TX. [Retrievable from here.]

Koehler, N.; Gooden, M.; Erdogan, N.; Hallmark, T. F.; Rambo-Hernández, K. (2025, March). Modeling Elementary Science             Achievement from Mathematics and Reading Achievement: Pre- and Mid-COVID-19 Cohort Analysis. Poster session                   presented at the AERA Annual Meeting 2025, Denver, CO. [Retrievable from here.]

Hallmark, T. F.; Onkananuwonk, N. (2024, March). NCTM presentations versus NCTM principles and standards: A critical                analysis. Poster session presented at the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Columbia, SC. [Retrievable from               here.]

Young, J.; Thomas, A; Sanders, M; Rivera Rodriguez, E; Gooden, M; Onkananuwonk, N; Hallmark, T. F. (2024, March). Where’s     the math? A content-analysis of equity and NCTM standards. Poster session presented at the Research Council on                     Mathematics Learning, Columbia, SC. [Retrievable from here.]

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Hallmark, T. F.; Park, J. L.; Kogut, A. (2025, February) Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Education: A Work-in-             Progress Systematic Review of Applications and Challenges. Full Paper presented at the ASEE Gulf Southwest Conference       2025, Arlington, TX.

Koehler, N.; Gooden, M.; Erdogan, N.; Hallmark, T. F.; Rambo-Hernández, K. (2025, March). Modeling Elementary Science             Achievement from Mathematics and Reading Achievement: Pre- and Mid-COVID-19 Cohort Analysis. Poster session                   presented at the AERA Annual Meeting 2025, Denver, CO.

Rambo-Hernández, K., Hebda, M., Brigandi, C., Hallmark, T. F., Yuan, J. (2024, May). Identifying mathematical talent in rural           primary school contexts. The 2024 Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development. University of Connecticut, Storrs,       CT.

Hallmark, T. F. (2024, April). Guest Lecturer. From Discovery to Design: Teaching the Roles of Science and Engineering in the       Classroom. Presented lecture to the Inquiry in Life & Earth Science (MASC-420) teacher education class. Texas A&M                   University, College Station, TX.

Young, J.; Hallmark, T. F. (2024, March). Where’s the math? A content-analysis of equity and NCTM standards. Poster session       presented at the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Columbia, SC.

Hallmark, T. F.; Onkananuwonk, N. (2024, March). NCTM presentations versus NCTM principles and standards: A critical                analysis. Presentation at conference session presented at the Student Research Week 2024 Conference, “Ignite                         Discovery”. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

PROJECTS

Identifying mathematical talent in rural primary school contexts. Dr. Abiola Akanmu (PI), Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernández (Co-PI),         Collaborators: Hebda, M., Brigandi, C., Hallmark, T. F., Yuan, J. National Science Foundation (Grant Number),

                                                                                                                                                                 January 2019 – June 2024

Veteran Success in STEM: An Analysis of Veteran Student Performance in STEM Education. Hallmark, T. F. Teaching-as-                 Research Scholar,                                                                                                                                August 2024 – May 2026

Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Education: A Systematic Review of Applications and Challenges. Hallmark, T. F.       Aggie Research Program,                                                                                                                    January 2025 – May 2026

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Lott-Sadow-Cleveland Scholarship                                                                                                                                             2024

Award Amount: $2,500

Awarded support for veteran education

Veteran Resource & Support Center Grant                                                                                                                                2024

Award Amount: $2,500

Secured funding for developing veteran support programs

Galloway 29 Veteran Freedom II Grant                                                                                                                                      2024

Award Amount: $2,500

Grant awarded for freedom and well-being initiatives for veterans

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

• Computer Programming: Basic, Visual Basic, Fortran 76, Fortran 95, Python, STATA

• Autodesk CAD Programs: AutoCAD, REVIT, Inventor ,Fusion360

• Trade Skills Carpentry

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Universal Freon License (US EPA)

Welding (SMAW / GMAW / Flux Core / Tig)

• Bilingual Languages 

1.  Spanish (B2)

2.  German (A1)

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

LEADERSHIP

Co-Director                                                                                                                                                                            AY 2024

Executive Committee Member                                                                                                                                              AY 2025

CIRTL@TAMU Academy for Future Faculty

Student President                                                                                                                                                         AY 2024-2025

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture

Graduate Student Association

Secretary                                                                                                                                                                      AY 2024-2025

College of Education and Human Development

Graduate Student Associations Council

Graduate Student Representative                                                                                                                                AY 2024-2025

College of Education and Human Development

Dean’s Budget Council

Officer AY                                                                                                                                                                           2024-2025

Student Veterans of America

Texas A&M University Chapter

First-Year Ph.D. Student Representative                                                                                                                     AY 2023-2024

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture

Graduate Student Association

SERVICE

Volunteer, Texas A&M University Mentoring Up                                                                                                                          2025

Officer, Texas A&M University Student Veterans of America                                                                                                      2025

Judge, College of Education and Human Development Science Fair                                                                                        2024

Instructor, Texas A&M University Graduate Mentoring Academy                                                                                                2024

Volunteer, Texas A&M University Mentoring Up                                                                                                                          2024

Judge, Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium                                                                                                        2024

Volunteer, Physics & Engineering Festival (Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova)                                                                                         2024

Volunteer, Our Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Groundskeeper                                                                                    2023-2024

Volunteer, Our Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church College Outreach Service                                                                    2023-2024

Volunteer, Expanding Your Horizons STEM Seminar (Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova)                                                                        2023

Judge, Texas Junior Science and Humanities Symposium                                                                                                        2023