Randy Russell

Chief Drone Officer & Teacher

Randy has devoted most of his professional career to using technology to promote better STEM education. He has a strong interest in space and flight, having earned degrees in astrophysics (BS, Michigan State) and aerospace engineering (MS, Maryland). He has also worked extensively with Earth science and climate education, having developed curriculum and web sites for the education group at NCAR (the National Center for Atmospheric Research) in Boulder, Colorado. He also spent several years developing online STEM courses for Michigan State’s Virtual University, where he earned his doctorate in education. He specializes in the development of educational games and simulations, and has also developed an engineering curriculum for middle school students using drones.