CAST: Universal Design for Learning

Professor Emeritus, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Robert C. Seamans, Jr., has had a long and distinguished career in aeronautical and astronautical engineering.

He has served as a Deputy Administrator at NASA, as Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, as President of the National Academy of Engineering, and most recently as Dean of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s School of Engineering.

He is currently Professor Emeritus in MIT's Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics.

Dr. Seamans is a trustee of the National Geographic Society and an overseer for both Harvard University and the Boston Museum of Science. The recipient of numerous academic and professional honors, he holds an M.S. degree in Aeronautics and a Doctor of Science degree in Instrumentation from MIT, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from Harvard College.

He has been a member of CAST's Board of Directors since 1994.

Universal Design for Learning calls for ...

• Multiple means of representation, to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge,
• Multiple means of expression, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know,
• Multiple means of engagement, to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation.

Did You Know...?

The 'universal' in Universal Design for Learning does not imply a single optimal solution for everyone. Instead, it underscores the need for multiple approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners.