Interactive Video Helps UAA Promote National Academic Model

It was a tremendous privilege to assist the University of Alaska this year as it sought wide national acceptance for its Student Learning Progress Model. The Model is already enjoying the participation of over 20 colleges and institutions across the country.

Dr. Gary Rice considers the SLPM his greatest life achievement. Dr. Rice is Vice Provost at UAA’s Office of Institutional Research. I first helped the University refine its core messages. I then conceived and produced 3d visualizations to assist Provosts, decision-makers and legislators better understand the  shortcomings of the current graduation-centric model and the merits of a new metric for higher education.

The entire public portion of the media initiative can be seen here.

Contract with the Queen: Hydrological Training

Indirectly I am now under contract with the “Crown.” I am the sole non-Canadian involved on a government sponsored training project. The Canadian initiative involves training government employees on the safe operation of micro-potable water systems. The systems might be small but the initiative isn’t. Many Canadians live in remote locations where large scale plumbing is unavailable.

It was quite an honor. We were selected as the sole vendor from a pool of over 40 candidates. The project will extend through February. I will be providing industrial style animations. It is strange to be working on a project where the client is—at least symbolically—the Queen!