2024 Open Education Conference

A pioneer in open education, Dr. Richard G. Baraniuk is professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rice University and founder and director of OpenStax. He launched Connexions in 1999 as a platform for open knowledge sharing, which evolved into OpenStax, the world’s largest OER publisher with more than 70 digital textbooks used by 7 million college and high school students this school year. He also leads SafeInsights, the US National Science Foundation’s national infrastructure for education research. Baraniuk has been active in AI theory research and education applications for 15 years, and is a member of the US National Academy of Engineering and American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors, AAAS, and IEEE.  He has received numerous research and education awards, including the IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal and the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education.

During this session, attendees can select a breakout discussion group by geographic region.

Conference attendees are invited to an optional social event at Dave & Busters on Wednesday evening. Show up from 8:00pm onwards to receive a free ticket for arcade games and mingle with other conference attendees in a private room. Snacks and soft drinks will be served, and additional food or drinks can be purchased at the bar.  

IMPORTANT! Do not forget to bring your nametag as it is required for admission.

This event is jointly sponsored by the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), Driving OER Sustainability for Student Success (DOERS), and SPARC.

The entrance to Dave and Busters is located in the 3rd floor food court of the Providence Place Mall, which can be reached through an indoor walkway from the second floor of the Omni Providence.