<p>After studying art education at Penn State University, Steve Goss started his career as a high school art teacher in New York City. The subjects he taught, primarily video and photography, began incorporating digital technologies like video editing and Photoshop, which sparked an interest in teaching art and design using emerging technologies. This led Goss to pursue a doctorate at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he studied Instructional Technologies and Design. His dissertation focused on the impact of AI on artmaking. Today, he is a clinical faculty member at NYU SPS and chair of the management and technology program in the Division of Business Programs.</p>

<p>&quot;While at Columbia, I began working at NYU SPS (then NYU SCPS), where I helped design programs in digital media, leadership, and management,&quot; he recalled. &quot;I also led the development of NYU's first Learning Management System—the NYU Virtual College. Over the years, I worked at several universities in NYC, leading large-scale technology initiatives.&quot;</p> <p>Dr. Goss has established a center for teaching and learning with technology at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, created online programs at Bank Street College of Education, and served as the founding Vice Provost for Digital Learning at Teachers College, Columbia University. He has also served as a dean at Manhattan College, expanding its online offerings. However, NYU SPS always felt like home for Goss, and he is proud to bring his experience in technology innovation for teaching and learning back to DPB.</p>

<p>According to Goss, you can't be a teacher unless you love learning. What he loves about teaching is that it allows him to be a lifelong learner. &quot;I'm always exploring new ways to engage with my students, and they inspire me to continue refining my practice as an educator,&quot; he shares. &quot;The best teachers are those who constantly tweak and grow, responding to feedback from the classroom. The students keep me going—they push me to evolve and stay passionate about my work.&quot;</p> <p>Dr. Goss hopes that DPB students would say their experience at NYU SPS has gone well beyond classroom learning. &quot;They've gained the strategies and knowledge necessary for success in today's workspaces and had opportunities to practice those skills,&quot; asserts Goss. &quot;We focus on providing real-world experiences with actual companies, allowing students to build professional networks and develop robust portfolios. These experiences, I believe, have significantly helped students in finding the careers they seek.&quot;</p>

<p>One of the biggest successes of his career at NYU SPS has been launching industry partnerships that provide students access to top-tier companies through experiential learning opportunities. For instance, last spring, NYU SPS partnered with Microsoft for an AI challenge, where students pitched ideas that used AI to fill gaps in various industries. They worked with Microsoft mentors, toured their offices, and applied their skills in real life. Goss is still working on new partnerships to expand on this success, offering students even more chances to engage with industry leaders.</p> <p>Dr. Goss doesn't mince words when it comes to the importance of AI. By his estimation, you're already behind if you're not using AI to augment your daily efforts. &quot;AI is transforming every industry, and I'm particularly fascinated by its applications in teaching and learning,&quot; he muses. &quot;For example, in my spring course last semester, students collaborated with AI-driven bots to develop recommendations for a real-world client. AI is reshaping how we think about everything, and students need to engage with it to understand how it will impact their professional and personal lives.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;Opportunities are rare, and at DPB, we pride ourselves on creating opportunities for students to make meaningful contacts and gain real-world experience,&quot; intimates Goss. &quot;While student life can be busy, don't let that stop you from attending panel events, meeting people, applying for challenges and fellowships, and asking faculty for guidance. The opportunities you seize during your studies will be invaluable after you graduate.” </p>

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