Christopher L. Langston

Project Coordinator II
404-894-0561
chris.langston@coa.gatech.edu

Biography:

Chris Langston began working at CATEA as a graduate research assistant (GRA) to Robert Todd in 2006 while beginning his Master's work in Digital Media. He remained a GRA at CATEA for two years while completing his degree, and began full-time work upon graduation in 2008. Using experience learned on the SciTrain project and through developing CATEA web courses, Chris took a position as Project Coordinator for several training initiatives. He coordinates in-person training and content development for the Assistive Technology & Environmental Accommodation series for Georgia's Office of Developmental Disabilities. In addition, he also coordinates work for several online and in-person training programs in partnership with Georgia Tech's Office of Distance Learning and Professional Education.

Education:

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, M.S., Digital Media
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, B.S., Science, Technology & Culture

Research Interests and Current Projects:

  • SciTrain: Science and Math for All
  • Work Accommodations RERC
  • Georgia DHR, Division of MHDDAD, Office of Developmental Disability: Assistive Technology & Environmental Accommodation Training
  • Online education and multi-user environments
  • Simulations & virtual worlds
  • Educational games, multimedia and the application of game design principles to social and educational spaces

Websites:

Scitrain: Science and Math for All

Georgia Tech Research on Accessible Distance Education (GRADE)

Assistive Technology & Environmental Accommodation Training