PhD, 2020 Andrew Crain is the associate manager for STEM workforce development at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. In this role, Crain supports the career growth of public sector STEM workers across the U.S. and around the world. Previously, he served as the lead recruitment consultant with the University of Missouri System. He worked most closely with the Missouri University of Science and Technology to facilitate executive search and endowed faculty recruitment. He has also served as the director of experiential professional development at the UGA Graduate School, a talent acquisition specialist at UGA, and a staff member in the UGA Career Center. He has presented regularly on LinkedIn on career development topics and is a past president of the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE). He is also a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and conducts individual or team-based professional development sessions utilizing the CliftonStrengths framework. Crain holds a Ph.D. in higher education from the Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, where his research focused on college access for rural students, STEM talent development, and experiential learning. He also holds a master’s degree in student affairs and undergraduate degrees in history and anthropology from Missouri State University. Contact Information Email: acrain@uga.edu
