Ryan Straight, Ph.D
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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”

Note Speaking Inquiries

For keynote presentations, workshops, or panel discussions, reach out via email:

speaking@ryanstraight.com

Response timeframe: Typically within 48 hours

Travel: Available for domestic and international engagements

Formats: Keynotes, workshops, panels, virtual presentations

Important Media & Interview Availability

Available for interviews, podcasts, and media commentary on cybersecurity education, AI in higher education, and posthuman pedagogical approaches.

Recent: Featured in Evidence in Motion on graduate education and AI integration

Expertise: Cybersecurity workforce development, educational innovation, digital ethics

Tip Research Foundation

Speaking topics are grounded in peer-reviewed research published in academic journals and presented at premier conferences including AERA, IEEE, and ACM venues.

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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