This student‑led conversation will explore what reflective practice actually feels like, what is challenging, what is transformative, and what faculty often don’t realize. Panelists will discuss how structured reflection shaped their learning, confidence, and analytical thinking, using real examples from applied intelligence capstone work. Attendees will see practical ways to integrate meaningful reflection into course design and leave with strategies that deepen learning in unexpected ways, no matter their field or academic discipline.
Context: All panelists will be from the Master's in Applied Intelligence program, which is a part of the School of Continuing Studies. Reflective practices are intentionally built into the capstone in a way that connects core program competencies with metacognitive exercises that reinforce learning.
What is Fresh About this Panel: The value of this session will come from hearing a genuine, open conversation between professor and students, which will reveal insights about reflective practice that rarely surface in traditional faculty‑only discussions. This session will move beyond talking about the benefits of reflection and instead show how it can be embedded seamlessly into coursework. The focus is on practical, replicable approaches that attendees can adapt to their own teaching and learning.
Panel Design: The session will feature a faculty moderator and two to five student panelists. The conversation will be guided by actual coursework and reflective assignments, with ample time reserved for audience questions and discussion.
Intended Audience: This session is designed for faculty and course designers, but it will be valuable for anyone interested in reflective practice and its role in deepening learning.
Intended Outcomes: The intended outcomes of this session are to: 1. Enhance classroom practices Attendees will leave with practical strategies for integrating structured reflection into their courses in ways that strengthen analytical reasoning, deepen engagement, and improve the quality of student work. 2. Create space to explore reflective practice The session will provide a dedicated space for attendees to hear directly from students about what reflective practice feels like, what supports their growth, and where common challenges arise, which will in turn give attendees room to think more intentionally about their own approaches. 3. Inspire application beyond the session Attendees will be encouraged to adapt the insights and examples shared by student panelists to their own contexts, with the goal of sparking new ideas and motivating experimentation with reflective tools that fit their disciplines and course designs.
Faculty (Georgetown School of Continuing Studies Master's in Applied Intelligence Program), Georgetown University
Jorhena Thomas is an intelligence and homeland security professional with extensive experience at the international, national, and local levels. Her career includes senior roles such as Chief of Staff to the District of Columbia Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice; Deputy Director... Read More →
Graduate Student (Georgetown School of Continuing Studies Master's in Applied Intelligence Program), Georgetown University
Growing up in Baltimore, Jeremy returned to the D.C. area after graduating from Penn State with a degree in Security and Risk Analysis, concentrating in Intelligence Analysis and Modeling. He began his career as a cybersecurity analyst in the private sector, where he developed a strong... Read More →
Graduate Student (Georgetown School of Continuing Studies Master's in Applied Intelligence Program), Georgetown University
Yanice is a Navy veteran with eight years of service, including three years working in military law enforcement at the Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar. Throughout her time in the military, she also took on a collateral duty as a Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Victim Advocate... Read More →
John Gray is a graduate of Georgetown University’s Applied Intelligence Program, earning a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Intelligence with a concentration in counterterrorism in December 2025. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Justice... Read More →
John Mahr is a recent graduate at Georgetown University's Master’s in Applied Intelligence program with a concentration in Homeland Security. He previously earned his degree in International Relations from Tulane University and currently works in operations within the commercial... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT Film Screening RoomSecond Floor of Healey Family Student Center
