Nathan W. Moon recently delivered two presentations at the 2nd Annual Scholarship of STEM Teaching and Learning Conference at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. The poster presentation, “Formative Evaluation of the USG STEM II Initiative,” shared key findings from CACP’s evaluation of the University System of Georgia’s STEM Initiative, which seeks to improve student success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Georgia’s colleges and universities.

On February 28, 2013, Wireless RERC researchers Salimah LaForce, John Morris and Jim Mueller gave a presentation on social media use by people with disabilities during public emergencies at the CSUN 2013 28th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference.

On February 28, 2013, Wireless RERC Principal Investigator, Helena Mitchell, gave a presentation on a study of the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on the effectiveness of EAS for people with sensory disabilities at the CSUN 2013 28th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference.

The annual Georgia Tech Healthy Environments & Active Lifestyles (HEAL) Open House event was held April 23, 2013 from 5pm – 8:30pm, featuring demonstrations of student class projects and research from several Georgia Tech organizations, including: The Aware Home Research Initiative, The Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA), the Wireless RERC (Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center), Design and Technology for Healthy Aging, and others.

On June 13, 2013, Wireless RERC researchers Ben Lippincott and Salimah LaForce presented an overview of the Wireless RERC to industry representatives at a webinar hosted by CTIA's Accessibility Outreach Initiative (AOI). Also discussed were services and other collaborative opportunities the RERC has available to offer CTIA member companies. Attendees included representatives from companies such as Verizon, BlackBerry, Motorola, etc.

June 2013 — Wireless RERC principal investigator, Dr. Helena Mitchell, presented 9-1-1 & Alert Trends for People with Disabilities at the National Emergency Number Associations’ (NENA) annual conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. NENA’s educational tracks, among other things, addressed NG911, accessibility, text-to-911, public outreach, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

The Georgia Tech Office of Government and Community Relations and Policy@Tech cordially invited you to join them at the Clough Commons, Room 144, on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. for a presentation about the proposed federal budget for FY2014. Mr. Robert Knotts, Director of Federal Relations at Georgia Tech, provided an overview of the budget and discussed how it could impact the Georgia Tech community. He also was able to answer any relevant questions about the federal budget and its implications for Tech.

Helena has been appointed by Dr. Bud Peterson, President of Georgia Tech to serve on the committee which is charged with broad oversight responsibilities to ensure that Georgia Tech meets its responsibilities and obligations under the ADA and related laws. The appointment is for two years.

The Center for Advanced Communications Policy has received a contract from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) for FY 2014. Led by Dr. Nathan W. Moon (PI), CACP will continue its external evaluation of the USG STEM Initiative, a program to improve student success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) throughout Georgia’s colleges and universities.

Dr. Nathan Moon recently was awarded the “Rookie” Award by RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. One of major awards offered by RESNA, the “Rookie” award is given annually to recognize new members who have made significant contributions, provided leadership, and have made an impact to RESNA during their first several years of participation. Dr. Moon was recognized for his leadership of the RESNA Government Affairs Committee, which he continues to lead.