Our team of Instructional Designers and student Creative Technologists are excited to explore new ways of engaging students in meaningful learning.  We work with faculty, teaching assistants (TAs), and CTI staff to apply innovative and emerging technologies to teaching and learning at Cornell

Our team of student Creative Technologists are important contributors to the CTI and the CTL.  They work with instructors, teaching assistants (TAs), and CTI professional staff to apply innovative and emerging technologies to teaching and learning at Cornell. 

Their role includes exploring new technologies that enhance learning outcomes and engagement.  These technologies include virtual reality (VR, augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), 360-degree media, digital storytelling, and artificial intelligence (AI).  They support and assist faculty with designing, developing, and implementing technologies in their courses, as well as provide technical assistance and troubleshooting.

Professional Staff:

• Kelly Chan:  Creative Technology Lab Manager
• Ksenia Ionova:  Instructional Designer
• Benjamin Moss:  Senior Instructional Designer
• Amy Cheatle:  Instructional Designer

Student Creative Technologists

Majd Aldaye
Computer Science (Cornell Bowers CIS), '25
Hometown: Tartus, Syria

Cami Armendariz
Environmental Sustainability (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), '24
Hometown: Stevenson Ranch, CA

Tamara Kasikovic
Computer Science (Cornell Bowers CIS), '27
Hometown: Old Bridge, NJ

CJ Lee
Computer Science (Cornell Bowers CIS), '24
Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ

Cynthia Lei
Information Science (Cornell Bowers CIS), '25
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Sabrina Li
Computer Science (Cornell Bowers CIS), '24
Hometown:  Albany, NY

Duncan McDonald
Computer Science (Cornell Bowers CIS), '24
Hometown: Essex, CT

Ruth Ogbemudia
Biomedical Engineering (College of Engineering), '25
Hometown: Long Island, NY

Join Our Team of Creative Technologists

Creative Technologists are important contributors to the CTI and are a part of a dynamic team that collaborates with colleagues to support instructors using the Creative Technology Lab. We look for students from all majors and backgrounds to work with us on a variety of assignments and projects. Bring your curiosity and creativity. Technical aptitude is helpful and we will provide training. 

Are you interested in joining our team?  Read the full job description and apply for a position today.