Larry Keiser, PhD, Drexel University, USA & RDCA SIG Moderator

Dr Larry Keiser is Clinical Assistant Professor, Program Lead for Creativity & Innovation Programs, and the Executive Director of Special Projects, Communications & Administration for Drexel University’s School of Education, as well as Drexel’s Teacher Certification Officer. He has been with Drexel for 32 years in various positions, but primarily on new program development, externally funded projects, and partnerships with Philadelphia organizations and schools to implement alternative preparation pathways of K-12, STEM teachers; enhance pre-service and in-service teachers’ and elementary/secondary students’ mathematics and science content knowledge; better incorporate appropriate technology into the teaching and K-16 learning process; and promote creativity and innovation in schools, the workplace and in life. Larry presents nationally and internationally on the need to infuse creativity and innovation into K-16 education. He serves as adjunct instructor in the School’s Creativity and Innovation Program for courses on the Foundations of CreativityTools and Techniques in Creativity and Creativity in the Workplace. Larry has moderated the RDCA SIG since its launch in 2015.