Laura Gogia, MD, PhD leverages creative problem solving, design thinking, and expertise to advise industry leaders, optimize learner experience, and promote student success in higher education. As Research Director, Learning Technologies and Student Success at the Tambellini Group, she is responsible for writing and publishing research, providing insights to members, and delivering customized advisory services. Prior to joining The Tambellini Group, Laura served as the Director of LX Innovation at iDesign where she created the iDEA book, an OER resource for online instructional design and contributed to the LX Pathways project, the premier professional learning experience for online learning professionals.
The resurgence of learning engineering as a concept and professional role in higher education has exacerbated tensions within the field of instructional design related to job titles, responsibilities, and position within academic institutions.