Dr. Rick Ferdig

Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., is the Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Engineering at Kent State University. He works within the the School of Engineering in the KSU College of Aeronautics and Engineering and directs the Learning Technology Research Collaborative (LTRC). He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Michigan State University. Dr. Ferdig has served as researcher and instructor at Michigan State University, the University of Florida, the Wyzsza Szkola Pedagogiczna (Krakow, Poland), and the Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia (Italy). At Kent State University, his research, teaching, and service focus on combining cutting-edge technologies with current pedagogic theory to create innovative learning environments. His research interests include artificial intelligence (AI) in education, online education, educational games and simulations, the relationship between faith and technology, international education, and what he labels a deeper psychology of technology. In addition to publishing and presenting nationally and internationally, Richard Ferdig has also been funded to study the impact of emerging technologies such as augmented reality & virtual reality, AI, and K-12 Virtual Schools.