Faiza Peetz, M.D.

Doctoral Lecturer

College of Staten Island (CUNY)

Dr. Faiza Peetz is a Doctoral Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the College of Staten Island (CUNY), where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in biology, microbiology, physiology, genetics, and emerging technologies in the life sciences, including AI in Biology. Her scholarly work explores the role of the microbiome in health and disease, while her educational and institutional initiatives focus on advancing innovation in STEM education, faculty development, workforce preparation, and curriculum transformation. As a member of the College of Staten Island AI Task Force, Dr. Peetz helps lead institutional efforts to promote AI fluency, responsible technology adoption, and effective integration of AI into teaching and learning. Her work addresses critical issues related to academic integrity, assessment, ethics, governance, and student success in an increasingly AI-enabled educational landscape. In addition to her teaching and research, Dr. Peetz has extensive experience in grant development, program evaluation, educational research, and strategic planning. She has led and supported numerous federally funded initiatives focused on student success, STEM workforce development, and innovative educational practices. Her current interests include AI literacy, generative AI in STEM education, faculty engagement, curriculum redesign, and preparing students for the future of work.