 Shannon O’Donnell focuses on engaging learners and educators to create a more innovative sustainable future through access to credentials, industrial strength software, industry-aligned learning resources, and an ecosystem of more than 1.5 million students at more than 4,000 institutions worldwide. Shannon serves on the Global Engineering Dean’s Council, is immediate past-chair of the College-Industry Partnership Divisions at the American Society for Engineering Education, and on advisory boards for two schools. Shannon’s career in international business and higher education facilitates enriching learning experiences for students. Her dedication to education is rooted in her belief that everyone should have access to the tools and resources to succeed. Shannon has more than 25 years of experience in education as an educator and consultant. Shannon earned her bachelor’s degree in communication and political science and master’s in intercultural communication from Illinois State University. |
Ben Widdowson is a design engineer by trade specializing in visualization and extended reality (XR). He leads the Immersive Engineering marketing partnership with Sony, focusing on innovative marketing strategies, compelling content creation, and go-to-market campaigns. Ben’s mission is to usher in the next generation of design through Immersive Engineering, transforming how we create the products of the future.
