On the Mark: Dr. Mahnaz Moallem

President Mark Ginsberg sits down with Dr. Mahnaz Moallem, professor and chair of Towson University’s Department of Learning Technologies, Design and School Library Media. Together, they explore how learning sciences and emerging technologies—especially immersive virtual reality—are transforming teaching, motivation, and student engagement across P–12 and higher education. Dr. Moallem also shares groundbreaking work on using VR to build cultural sensitivity, the growing role of AI and adaptive learning, and her innovative Girls Computing & Cybersecurity Club, which is inspiring the next generation of women in STEM.