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Jace Hargis is an experienced educator and administrator with over 25 years of experience in higher education. He received his PhD in Science Education from the University of Florida, his M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida, and his B.S. in Oceanography from the Florida Institute of Technology. Hargis has held various leadership positions throughout his career, including Associate Vice President at the University of Doha, Vice President for Curriculum and Faculty Development at Kean University, and Professor and Director at New York University Shanghai. He has also served as Director at the University of California San Diego, Associate Provost at Chaminade University of Honolulu, College Director at Higher Colleges of Technology, Assistant Provost at the University of the Pacific, and Director and Assistant Professor at the University of North Florida. Hargis is a dedicated educator and is passionate about promoting student success and academic excellence. He has a strong background in curriculum development, faculty development, and strategic planning. He is also experienced in managing international partnerships and promoting cross-cultural understanding in higher education. In addition to his administrative roles, Hargis has also taught courses in education, environmental engineering, and oceanography at various institutions. He is a published author and has presented at numerous conferences and workshops on topics related to education and global partnerships. Hargis is committed to staying current with the latest trends and advancements in higher education and is constantly seeking ways to improve and innovate in the field.

I am an experienced, highly motivated technology professional with experience in a variety of research environment technologies and infrastructure on-prem and in the cloud. I have held many roles in leading the delivery of programs and projects in advancing the Informatics & Technology (I&T) capabilities for genomics focused organizations. As a researcher, I have more than 20 years of experience in analyzing "big data” at the molecular, organismal, and ecological scales for environmental, metagenomic and human health data. I use advanced analytical tools and custom scripts in R, Python, MATLAB, UNIX, and SAS to interrogate data sets for meaningful insights. I enjoy speeding up data analysis and discovery implementing test driven development of bioinformatics workflows on HPC and commercial cloud computing resources (AWS and GCP and custom cloud platforms).

Known for a proven track record of conducting impactful research in relevant fields, with a focus on attaining knowledge and engaging the academic community. Adept at publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national and international conferences. Noted for exceptional ability to secure research funding through successful grant writing and proposal development while managing research budgets and ensuring compliance with funding agency requirements. Well-versed in utilizing advanced analytical techniques for metabolite identification and quantification, providing insights into plant physiology, stress responses, and applications in agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology. Equipped with an outstanding collaborative approach to enhancing interdisciplinary efforts, fostering productive partnerships, and contributing to the institution's overall success. Articulate communicator, bilingual in English and Portuguese. Brazilian Nationality.