Rate My Professor Nathan Moon

Nathan W. Moon holds a PhD in History and Sociology of Technology and Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology (2009), an MS from the same program (2006), an MA in History (2002), and a BA in History, magna cum laude (1999), both from Georgia College & State University. His academic and professional career centers on the intersections of history, technology policy, and accessibility for people with disabilities. As Principal Research Scientist in the School of Public Policy and Director of Research at the Center for Advanced Communications Policy (CACP) at Georgia Tech, Moon oversees research initiatives focused on information and communications technology policy. Previous appointments include Senior Research Scientist (2017-2022), Research Scientist I and II (2009-2017), Associate Director for Research at CACP (2011-2017), Part-time Lecturer in the School of History and Sociology (2011-2015), and Temporary Assistant Professor there (2006). Earlier roles encompass Research Specialist at CACP (2005-2009) and positions at Georgia Military College and Georgia College & State University.

Moon's research specializations include accessibility of information and communications technologies (ICTs), workplace accommodations and employment policy for people with disabilities, broadening participation in STEM education, and program evaluation. He has authored or co-authored 30 peer-reviewed publications, including two books: Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) (National Science Foundation, 2012), distributed to over 2,000 recipients and cited nearly 130 times, and A Century of Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech: Crucible for a Discipline (2007). Key journal articles comprise "Exploring the Smart Future of Participation: Community, Inclusivity, and People With Disabilities" (International Journal of E-Planning Research, 2021), "Wireless Device Use by Individuals with Disabilities: Findings from a National Survey" (Journal on Technology & Persons with Disabilities, 2020), "Designing wearable technologies for users with disabilities: Accessibility, usability, and connectivity factors" (Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering, 2019), "Virtual Mentoring and Persistence in STEM for Students with Disabilities" (Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2017), and "STEM E-Mentoring and Community College Students with Disabilities" (Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2016). As PI or co-PI, he has secured $5.12 million in funding across 13 projects, contributing to over $20 million total, including the Georgia STEM Accessibility Alliance (GSAA), Field Initiated Project on Contingent Employment of People with Disabilities (FIP-CE), and Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Wireless Inclusive Technologies (Wireless RERC). Moon has delivered over 30 refereed presentations and nearly 20 invited talks, such as "Improving STEM Education in Georgia's Colleges and Universities" at Georgia Gwinnett College's 2016 STEM Symposium. Honors include the RESNA "Rookie" Award (2013) and Homer Rice Award (2009). His applied research informs policy, practice, and service delivery in disability and STEM fields.