Teaching

• CSE 3021: Internet and Web Programming, Fall 2025, New Mexico Tech, Socorro.

💡 This course introduces students to modern web development—from front-end design to back-end APIs—focusing on real-world deployment and accessibility.

Technical topics include:

• HTML5, CSS3, Flexbox and Grid layout systems
• JavaScript (ES6+), DOM manipulation, and event-driven programming
• Accessibility and responsive design (WCAG guidelines)
• Developer tools: VS Code, Git/GitHub, browser dev tools
• Introduction to React (component-based design)
• Node.js and Express basics
• Building RESTful APIs and using fetch() for client-server communication
• User sessions, authentication, and state management
• Hosting static sites (GitHub Pages, Netlify) and project deployment

Critical design questions explored:

• What does it mean to exist on the internet?
• Why do some personal websites feel “trustworthy” while others don’t?
• Is your digital identity a representation—or a reinvention—of yourself?
• Should scientists and engineers be responsible for curating their public presence?
• How does technical design influence trust, perception, and reach?
• Can web design choices introduce or mitigate algorithmic bias?
• Can a viral website have more impact than a journal publication?
• Is creating digital content a form of authorship—or performance?
• Who controls your data, and do you control your online image?

• EE 4583: Microcomputer Systems II, Fall 2019, UTSA, San Antonio.