Speaking
Professional presentations and keynotes on cybersecurity education and posthuman pedagogy
Dr. Ryan Straight brings unique expertise in cybersecurity education and posthuman pedagogical approaches to conferences, institutions, and professional organizations worldwide. His presentations blend cutting-edge research in cybersecurity workforce development with innovative pedagogical frameworks that challenge traditional human-centered educational models.
Speaking Topics
Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development
Presentations on cybersecurity curriculum design, workforce preparation, and the integration of immersive technologies in cyber education. Drawing from published research and practical implementation experience in university and professional settings.
Posthuman Pedagogy & Educational Innovation
Exploring how posthuman theoretical frameworks can transform educational practice, particularly in technology-enhanced learning environments. These presentations challenge conventional notions of learner-centered education and propose new models for human-AI collaborative learning.
Digital Ethics & Critical Technology Studies
Examining the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies through postphenomenological inquiry and critical posthuman perspectives, with practical applications for educators and practitioners.
Recent Invited Speaking Engagements
MSU Denver GRADTALK 2025 (Invited Presentation) “AI as Co-Learner: Posthuman Approaches to Graduate Education” Metropolitan State University of Denver’s graduate education speaker series
NICE Framework Open Forum 2025 (Invited Presentation) “Posthumanism in Cybersecurity Education” NIST’s National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education workforce framework forum
Evidence in Motion Faculty Symposium 2024 (Invited Presentation) “Pondering a Posthuman Pedagogy: Redefining ‘Learner’ in the AI Era” with Dr. Angela Gunder Featured interview on AI integration in graduate education
Recent Conference Presentations
OLC Innovate 2024 (Featured Presentation) “Beyond Human-Centered Learning: Posthuman Approaches to AI in Education” with Dr. Angela Gunder
ISCAP 2024 (Information Systems & Computing Academic Professionals) “Preparing Posthumanist Perspectives on AI-Human Collaboration in Developing Cyber Ethics Curricula”
EDULEARN24 (16th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies) “Reconceptualizing Cybersecurity Tools as Educational Actors in the Posthuman Era”
Professional Speaking Experience
Presentations span academic conferences, industry symposiums, and institutional keynotes across cybersecurity education, digital pedagogy, and educational technology domains. Notable venues include the Online Learning Consortium, Information Systems Education Conference, and various IEEE educational technology symposiums.
Areas of Expertise
Theoretical Frameworks: Posthumanism, postphenomenology, actor-network theory applications in educational contexts
Practical Applications: Cybersecurity curriculum development, immersive learning environment design, AI integration in graduate education
Research Methods: Mixed-methods educational research, qualitative inquiry in technology-mediated learning, case study methodologies
Audience Types
- Academic: Higher education faculty, educational researchers, conference attendees
- Industry: Cybersecurity professionals, workforce development organizations, corporate training teams
- Institutional: University administrators, curriculum committees, educational technology offices