Dr. Ajayi Anwansedo — Assistant Professor of Instruction in AI

Dr. Esohe, PhD.

Assistant Professor of Instruction in Artificial Intelligence

Texas State University

AI in the Workforce AI Policy AI & Organizational Leadership CS Education STEM Programs
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Dr. Esohe
About

Advancing AI through education & practice.

I am an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (OWLS) at Texas State University. My scholarship sits at the crossroads of AI education, computer science instruction, and organizational workforce development.

★ NSF-Funded Initiative
ACCEYSS: Association of Collaborative Communities for Youth STEM+C Success
Eddie Bernice Johnson NSF INCLUDES Collaborative Change Consortia · $5,000,000 · Sept. 2024–Present · Role: Project Lead
PI: Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd · Co-PI: Aimee Roundtree, Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo

Through ACCEYSS, I led large-scale, multi-state initiatives including summer enrichment programs to advance STEM+C access for middle and high school students, coordinating multi-institutional collaboration to build sustainable pathways across multiple states.

My research and instructional design experience spans K-12 CS education, corporate SAP ERP training (IBM, Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, Newmont Mining), and university-level curriculum development. Prior to my current role, I held data and planning roles at the University of East London.

I hold a PhD in Science and Math Education from Southern University and A&M College, an MSc in Business Information Systems from the University of East London, and a BSc in Computer Science from Benson Idahosa University.

Curriculum

Courses Designed & Instruction

Original and co-developed curricula spanning AI literacy, data analytics, business strategy, and CS education across university, K-12, and corporate settings.

AI in the Workforce

Examines how AI is restructuring labor markets, redefining professional roles, and reshaping organizational structures. Students develop workforce readiness frameworks.

WorkforceAI LiteracyLeadership

AI Policy & Governance

Survey of AI regulation, national and international policy frameworks, and algorithmic accountability. Students develop policy briefs.

PolicyGovernanceEthics

AI in Organizational Leadership

How executives and managers strategically integrate AI into decision-making, culture, and operations while managing risk and stakeholder trust.

StrategyChange MgmtLeadership

Quantitative Analysis in Business

Mathematical, statistical, and data analytics in business contexts using Excel and Tableau. Emphasis on case studies and real-world problem solving.

AnalyticsExcelTableau

International & Sports Marketing

Data-driven marketing strategies, global market analysis, and sports industry case studies for third- and fourth-year students.

MarketingGlobalData-Driven

AI, Game Design & Python for Young Learners

Multi-state summer enrichment AI curricula including Python data science, Scratch, Unity, and computing pathways for middle and high school students.

PythonOutreachK-12

Curriculum Development

Python for Data Analysis & Machine Learning
Python Social Network Analysis
SAP ERP Training & Enablement
Program Evaluation in STEM+C Education
Scratch and Unity Game-Based Computing
Knowledge Management · Software Analysis & Design · Decision Support Systems
Scholarship

Publications & Presentations

2026
Advancing Learning Analytics Instruction in the Classroom (ALAC) [Workshop]
LAK26: 16th Learning Analytics & Knowledge Conference, Bergen, Norway
Manly, C.A., Anwansedo, A., et al.
2026
Exploring the role of community cultural wealth in undergraduate STEM major decision making
10th World Conference on Qualitative Research, Virtual
Ekuase-Anwansedo, A., Kukde, R., Belcher, S., et al.
2026
AI vs human supported qualitative data analysis: A comparative synthesis of research findings
10th World Conference on Qualitative Research, Virtual
2026
Faculty perceptions on STEM success skills needed in STEM+C undergraduate degree programs
10th World Conference on Qualitative Research, Virtual
2022
The Use of Learning Management Systems and Covid-19: Perceptions in the Last Two Years
Proceedings of the 2022 ACM SIGUCCS Annual Conference
2019
Effect of cloud-based learning management system on the LMS implementation process
ACM SIGUCCS Annual Conference (pp. 176–179)
2018
How to survive a learning management system (LMS) implementation? A stakeholder analysis approach
ACM SIGUCCS Annual Conference (pp. 165–168)
2017
Transitioning from Blackboard to Moodle amidst natural disaster: Faculty and students’ perceptions
ACM SIGUCCS Annual Conference (pp. 19–22)
2025
Faith-Based and Community Partnerships for STEM Access for Youth
CSTA Annual Conference 2025
2025
Data Storytelling for K–12 Students with Tableau
CSTA Annual Conference 2025
2025
Kids Talk AI: Student Voices in the World of Artificial Intelligence
ISTELive Annual Conference 2025
2025
AI Meets Project-Based Learning
CSTA Annual Conference 2025
2023
Arts in Computer Science
CSTA Annual Conference, Virtual
2023
Recruiting, Retaining and Advancing Students in Computer Science
CSTA Annual Conference, Virtual
2023
LiRi Little Projects for Elementary School Students
ISTELive 2023
2021
Impact of School SES on Advanced Placement Computer Science in Louisiana
MSERA Annual Meeting Proceedings, New Orleans, LA
2025
Panel Member — Women in STEM/STEAM
STEAM Conference 2025
2023
Arts in Computer Science — ISTE Community Leader Expert Webinar
ISTE Expert Webinar (Invited)
2022
Special Guest Speaker — Spring Joint Mentoring and Research Seminars
NextGenC3 · LS-LAMP · Timbuktu Academy, Southern University & A&M
Expertise

Teaching, Learning & Areas of Practice

AI Education & Literacy
Designing AI curricula for diverse audiences from K-12 to organizational leaders with emphasis on accessible, applied pedagogy.
AI Policy & Governance
Algorithmic accountability, national and international AI regulation frameworks, and the ethical dimensions of AI deployment.
CS Education
Research and programmatic leadership focused on expanding computing participation and building pathways from K-12 through postsecondary.
Data Science & ML
Python, R, SAS, SPSS, Tableau. Predictive modeling, supervised learning, social network analysis, and data storytelling.
Instructional Design
Curriculum development for university, corporate (SAP Enable Now, LMS), and community settings. Learning analytics and competency-based design.
Project & Change Management
PMP-certified. Led enterprise SAP ERP implementations at IBM for Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, and Newmont Mining.
Programming & Data
PythonRSASSQLJavaScriptJavaC#HTML / CSS
Platforms & Tools
SAP S/4HANAAWSTableauSPSSScikit-LearnAnacondaRStudio/PositSharePoint
Certifications
PMPAWS Cloud PractitionerSAP CertifiedPrince2Oracle 10g DBAIBM AgileEnterprise Design Thinking
Recognition

Honors & Awards

2025
National Award — Aspirations in Computing Educator
NCWIT
2022
Affiliate Award — Aspirations in Computing Educator
NCWIT
2021
Affiliate Award — Aspirations in Computing Educator
NCWIT
2022
Coach — Codecademy AI Accelerator Course
Black & Brilliant Advocacy Network × Codecademy
2021
BizTech Challenge — 2nd Place ($5,000)
NEXUS Louisiana
2020, 2021
Grace Hopper Celebration Scholarship
AnitaB.org
2019
Grace Hopper Celebration Gold Scholar
AnitaB.org
2019
O’Reilly Strata Data & AI Scholarship
O’Reilly Media
2018
AT&T STEM Scholar ($4,000)
AT&T Foundation
2017
NSF I-Corps Grant ($3,000)
National Science Foundation
Community

Service & Leadership

Review & Editorial
  • NSF Panel Reviewer, 2018 – Present
  • Associate Program Chair — Posters, SIGCSE 2026
  • Reviewer, CSTA K-12 Standards, 2025 – Present
  • Reviewer, Education Sciences (MDPI), 2025 – Present
  • ISTE Book Reviewer (Differentiation with AI; AI for School Leaders), 2024–2025
  • Frontiers for Young Minds, Mathematics & Economics — Science Mentor, 2023
  • Reviewer: NCWIT · ACM SIGCSE · ASEE · AERA · CSTA · SITE · US Dept. of Education G5
Leadership & Committee Roles
  • Community Leader, ISTE
  • Committee Member, CSTA Awards (Cutler-Bell Prize; CS Teachers Excellence)
  • Member, SIAM & SIAM Data Science Activity Group
  • Squad Leader, IBM BEAM Business Resource Group, 2022–2023
  • Track Chair, ACM SIGUCCS Conference Committee, 2019
  • Session Chair, ACM SIGUCCS Conference Committee, 2018
  • Represented OWLS Dept. at Texas Workforce Commission Conference, 2025

Professional Memberships

ACMAssociation for Computing Machinery
CSTAComputer Science Teachers Association
ISTEInternational Society for Technology in Education
IEEEInstitute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
AERAAmerican Educational Research Association
SIAMSociety for Industrial & Applied Mathematics
NSBENational Society of Black Engineers
SWESociety for Women Engineers
WiCySWomen in CyberSecurity
NCWITNatl. Center for Women in Technology (Affiliate)
PMIProject Management Institute
ASEEAmerican Society for Engineering Education

Get In Touch

Let’s talk AI, teaching,
and what’s next.

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