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Shon Paul Williams

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of ADA - Advanced Data Analytics

Email: shon.williams@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Texas A&M University, 1997
    Major: Agricultural Economics

Professional Positions

    Professional

  • VP / Applied Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Lead, JPMorgan Chase. JPMorgan Chase. (2014 - 2022).
  • Principal, Oak Creek Analytic Solutions. Oak Creek Analytic Solutions. (2012 - 2014).
  • Senior Statistical Analysis Manager, Capital One. Capital One. (2010 - 2012).
  • Director, American Express / American Express Financial Advisors / Ameriprise Financial. American Express / American Express Financial Advisors / Ameriprise Financial. (1997 - 2008).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Adapting to Innovation(AI) Facilitated Learning Network, Texas Higher Education Coordination Board (THECB). (2024 - Present).
  • CITI Program Completion Certificate, CITI Program (under requirements set by University of North Texas). (2024 - 2027).

Professional Memberships

  • Decision Sciences Institute. (January 2024 - Present).
  • Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. (June 25, 2024 - December 31, 2026).

Development Activities

  • Workshop, Fall 2024 Faculty Grantsmanship Workshop, Division of Research and Innovation. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (December 10, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, DEVLearn 2024, The Learning Guild. Las Vegas,Nevada,United States of America. (November 5, 2024 - November 8, 2024).
  • Workshop, Harness AI to Enhance the Teaching & Learning Experience with Microsoft Copilot, DSI CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 29, 2024).
  • Workshop, Showcase Student Skills & Accomplishments with Canvas Folio, DSI CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 16, 2024).
  • Workshop, Empower Students to do their Best, Original Work with Turnitin's AI Checker, DSI CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (September 12, 2024).
  • Other (Educational Program), AI Facilitated Learning Network, Division of Digital Learning at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). United States of America. (June 20, 2024 - August 15, 2024).
  • Workshop, Effectively Engage Students with Packback AI-guided discussions from Day One, DSI CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (August 14, 2024).
  • Workshop, Showcase Student Skills & Accomplishments with Canvas Folio, DSI CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (July 17, 2024).
  • Workshop, Create Higher Quality Course Videos with Video Now Self-Studio, DSI Clear. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (April 10, 2024).
  • Workshop, Create High Quality Interactive Videos with Canvas Studio, DSI CLEAR. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 20, 2024).
  • Workshop, Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals (Fall 2023 Faculty Grantsmanship Training), The Division of Research and innovation (UNT Research). Denton,Texas,United States of America. (December 13, 2023).
  • Workshop, New Investigator Academy Workshop, The Division of Research and Innovation. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (September 13, 2023).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ADTA 4240 - Principles of Data Structures, Harvesting and Wrangling, 1 course.
  • ADTA 4250 - Principles of Data Visualization for Large Data, 1 course.
  • ADTA 5240 - Harvesting, Storing and Retrieving Data, 3 courses.
  • ADTA 5250 - Large Data Visualization, 7 courses.
  • ADTA 5340 - Discovery and Learning with Big Data, 5 courses.
  • IPAC 4250 - Principles of Data Visualization for Large Data, 1 course.
  • IPAC 4340 - Methods for Discovery and Learning from Data, 1 course.

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for Nominated as staff who has positively impacted student athletes at University of North Texas, UNT Student-Athlete Academic Services.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Williams, S., Shumway, C. (2000). Trade Liberalization and Agricultural Chemical Use: United States and Mexico. American Journal of Agricultural Economics. 82 (1) 183-199. Wiley. wileyonlinelibrary.com
  • Williams, S., Shumway, C. (1998). Aggregation of Data and Profit Maximization in Mexican Agriculture. Applied Economics. 30 (2) 235-244. Taylor & Francis Journals.
  • Williams, S., Shumway, C. (1998). Testing for Behavioral Objective and Aggregation Opportunities in U.S. Agricultural Data. American Journal of Agricultural Economics. 80 (1) 195-207. Wiley.

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Williams, S. (Author & Presenter), Farm Store Summit, Streamlining Business Processes with AI: Efficiency and Innovation, Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council (TACC), Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America. (2024 - 2025).
  • Williams, S. (Author & Presenter), Texas A&M Agricultural Economics Graduate Student Seminar Series, More Important than Analytics, Texas A&M University Agricultural Economics Department, College Station, Texas, United States of America. (2024).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Boyce, L.K. (Author & Presenter), Williams, S. (Author & Presenter), AI in Action, AI-driven solutions for faculty: Enhancing instructional efficiency with transcripts, question banks and Canvas integration, ADTA, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).
  • Williams, S. (Author & Presenter), Boyce, L.K. (Author & Presenter), AI in Action, Harnessing AI for Better Learning: A Student's Guide to Exam Success, ADTA, Denton, TX, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).
  • Williams, S. (Author & Presenter), Boyce, L.K. (Author & Presenter), SWDSI, Exploring the Relationship of AI-Powered Study Tools to Student GPA: A Case Study, DSI, Tulsa, OK, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).
  • Boyce, L.K. (Author & Presenter), Williams, S. (Author & Presenter), SWDSI, “AI-Driven Solutions for Faculty: Enhancing Instructional Efficiency in Scriptwriting, Question Banks, and LMS Integration”, DSI, Tulsa, OK, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).

    • Professional Meeting Contribution

  • Williams, S. (Author & Presenter), Decision Sciences Institute 2024 Annual Conference, AI: Artificial Intelligence or Academic Integrity, Decision Sciences Institute (DSI), Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).
  • Boyce, L.K. (Author & Presenter), Williams, S. (Author & Presenter), Southwest Decision Sciences Institute 53rd Annual Conference (SWDSI 2024), Exploring the Relationship of Assignment Submission Timeliness on Student GPA: A Case Study, Southwest Decision Sciences Institute, Galveston, Texas, United States of America. (2023 - 2024).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Teaching

  • Appiah, R. (Principal), Floyd, S.A. (Co-Principal), Orhan, Z. (Supporting), Boyce, L.K. (Supporting), Williams, S. (Supporting), "Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant," sponsored by UNT Libraries, Local, $5000 Funded. (2025 - 2025).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, AAC. (December 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee ( Clinical Assistant /Associate Professor -Toulouse Academic Dept ). (November 15, 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, PAC. (November 2023 - December 2024).