Patricio Bastida Nava is a mexican undergraduate student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he is pursuing a double major in Physics and Astronomy/Astrophysics alongside interdisciplinary studies in artificial intelligence and STEM education. His work sits at the intersection of AI research, instructional design, and applied technology. He has co-authored research on how generative AI platforms support teaching and learning, and designs corporate AI training programs grounded in prompt engineering and educational theory. He is also a member of UMass's iCons program in the AI & Future of Work track. Beyond his academic work, Patricio serves in student technical leadership and is passionate about the role of AI, physics, and pedagogy in shaping the future of work and learning.