Keynote – Dr. Nelson Baker

Nelson C. Baker, Ph.D., is the inaugural interim dean of the Lifetime Learning Division and professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. As dean, Dr. Baker leads a multifaceted enterprise that consists of Georgia Tech’s research, educational programs as well as activities and services for the on-going learning needs for both individuals and employer workforce demands throughout a lifetime, from early stages of one’s life to the later stages in their career.

This new division which was formed in 2023 under Dr. Baker’s leadership now touches more than 250,000 K-12 teachers, students and working professionals from nearly half the world’s countries, providing them new knowledge and skills for tomorrow’s world. Prior to this role, Dr. Baker served as the dean of professional education for the last decade.

Dr. Baker’s award-winning work on the impact of technology on students’ learning has generated projects such as intelligent simulations and tutors, among others. Leading Dr. Baker’s list of honors are the W.M. Keck Foundation Award for Engineering Teaching Excellence and the University Professional Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) Julia M. Nolte Award for Extraordinary Leadership.

Currently, Dr. Baker serves as the Secretary General of the International Association of Continuing Engineering Education (IACEE) and is also a Past President of the University Professional Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). He is the Past-Chair of the Georgia Board of Regents Administrative Committee on Public Service and Continuing Education, and he is an active member of ASEE and ASCE.

As we all strive to continue our knowledge and education, we look forward to Dr. Baker’s keynote address, Creating Lifetime Learning: Georgia Tech’s Journey in Progress & Service.

Closing – Kevin Corcoran

Kevin Corcoran is the Assistant Vice Provost of the Center for Distributed Learning. Kevin has over 25 years of experience in the development and support of strategies for the effective use of digital learning tools and content that focuses on quality standards and practices, student engagement, accessibility and affordability. Kevin has supported system, state, and national open education efforts over the past decade, including chairing the statewide Connecticut OER Coordinating Council and the DOERS3 collaborative.

As we continue to make efforts to improve student success and learn to meet and support student needs, we look forward to Kevin Corcoran’s closing address, Coming Soon: Generation Alpha!