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EduTrends is part of Tec Sounds Podcasts, the official podcast suite of Tecnológico de Monterrey. Join Tec de Monterrey’s international journey of discovery and creation of the future of higher education. Host Pepe Escamilla and other experts from diverse disciplines will showcase innovative pedagogies, technologies, and other educational developments at the service of enhanced learning outcomes.

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August 17, 2026Episode 130 min

Ep. 83 - Student Mental Health as a Priority in Higher Education with Daniel Eisenberg

How can universities better support student mental health, belonging, and resilience? In this episode of EduTrends, José “Pepe” Escamilla speaks with Daniel Eisenberg, Director of Mental Health at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, about the growing importance of wellbeing in higher education, the rise in student distress, and the opportunities campuses have to build stronger support systems. Listen to the full episode.

April 6, 2026Episode 725 min

Ep. 82 - Mentoring, Global Engagement, and AI in Higher Education with Gary S. May

How can universities lead in AI while strengthening inclusion? Gary S. May, Chancellor of UC Davis, shares insights on inclusive excellence, mentoring in STEM, ethical AI, and how research universities must evolve to serve society.

March 23, 2026Episode 635 min

Ep. 81 - AI, Creativity, and Student Agency with Yasmin Kafai

Should students use AI or build it? Yasmin Kafai (University of Pennsylvania) explores AI literacy, algorithm audits, and why young people must be creators and critical participants in generative AI.

March 9, 2026Episode 532 min

Ep. 80 - Access, AI, and the Future of Public Universities with Robert J. Jones

What defines the future of a public research university? Robert J. Jones, President of the University of Washington discusses debt-free education, AI for the public good, and lifelong learning.

February 23, 2026Episode 438 min

Ep. 79 - Overreliance on AI for Thinking and Learning with Justin Reich

EduTrends episode, Justin Reich, Director of MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, reflects on generative AI, overreliance on AI for thinking, and why meaningful educational change depends more on communities than on technology. A podcast brought to you by Tec Sounds.

February 9, 2026Episode 328 min

Ep. 78 - Cognitive Offloading and the Future of Learning with Pati Ruiz

In this EduTrends episode, Pati Ruiz, Director of Learning Technology Research at Digital Promise, discusses AI literacy, cognitive offloading, and how generative AI can be used responsibly to support deeper, more equitable learning. A podcast brought to you by Tec Sounds.

January 26, 2026Episode 242 min

Ep. 77 - Industry Linked Learning and Skills Based Education with Chua Kee Chaing

How do universities prepare students for a lifetime of careers? Chua Kee Chaing, President of the Singapore Institute of Technology, shares how applied learning, micro-credentials, and industry partnerships are reshaping higher education and employability. A podcast brought to you by Tec Sounds.

January 12, 2026Episode 132 min

Ep. 76 - AI, Ethics, and Human-Centered Education with Elisa Baniassad

How can AI help universities become more human, not less? Elisa Baniassad shares why ethical AI, trust, and leadership are key to the future of higher education. A podcast brought to you by Tec Sounds.

November 10, 2025Episode 732 min

Ep. 75 - Building Opportunity through Education Transformation with Diego Arambula

In this episode of EduTrends, José "Pepe" Escamilla speaks with Diego Arambula, Vice President for Education Transformation at the Carnegie Foundation, about how education systems can serve as engines of opportunity. They discuss Carnegie's Student Access and Earnings Classification, which identifies universities improving social and economic mobility, and the Future of High School Network, an initiative to move beyond the century-old Carnegie Unit toward competency-based, student-centered learning.

October 27, 2025Episode 636 min

Ep. 74 - What AI Really Means for Teachers and Students with Mary Burns

In this episode of EduTrends, José "Pepe" Escamilla speaks with Mary Burns, an education technology expert and consultant for the Brookings Institution, about the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and education. They explore how AI is reshaping the role of educators, the myths surrounding its potential, and the need for ethical and critical approaches in universities.