Paul M.A. Baker

Current

Director of Research at Georgia Institute of Technology, Center for Advanced Communications Policy (CACP)
Project Director, Policy Initiatives at Workplace Accomodations RERC
Project Director, Policy Initiatives at Wireless RERC

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Past

Adjunct Professor at Temple University
President at Yorkshire Townhomes Homeowners Association
Assoc. Dir., Policy Research at Georgia Centers for Advanced Telecommunications Technolgy (GCATT), Georgia Tech

Visiting Assistant Professor, Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology
Assoc. Dir. Student Affairs/SPP and Asst. Prof. at George Mason University
Mgr., Real Estate Services at FairFax County Economic Development Authority

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Education

Emory University
George Mason University
George Mason University

University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin-Madison
The College of William and Mary

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Connections

427 connections

Industry

Public Policy

Websites

Paul M.A. Baker’s Summary

Paul M.A. Baker holds the rank of Senior Research Scientist with the Georgia Institute of Technology, and is the Project Director of Policy Initiatives for both the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Mobile Wireless Technologies, and the Workplace Accommodations RERC. He is also an Adjunct Professor with the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology, and has taught courses in the areas of political science, disability policy, public administration, information policy, and state and local government policymaking. He is currently researching the role of policy in advancing technology and universal accessibility goals for persons with disabilities; and institutional issues involved in public sector information policy development and state and local government use of information and communication technologies (ICT’s).

Recently he was one of four expert panelists at the "Digital Democracy and Freedom of Speech" webconference held on October 9, 2007, in the studios of WHYY, Philadelphia. To access the webconference archive, visit [http://www.whyy.org/digitaldemocracy/video.php].

Paul M.A. Baker’s Specialties:

E-accessibility, e-government, digital government, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Communications Policy, Public Policy, Disability and Accessibility Policy, online and virtual communities, telework, university Issues, academic technology

Paul M.A. Baker’s Experience

Director of Research

Georgia Institute of Technology, Center for Advanced Communications Policy (CACP)

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Public Policy industry)

August 2005 — Present (3 years 3 months)

Paul M.A. Baker, is a Senior Research Scientist with the Georgia Institute of Technology, and an Adjunct Professor with the School of Public Policy. His research focuses on identification of policy barriers to the adoption of wireless technologies by people with disabilities, online virtual communities, teleworking, community policymaking, workplace accommodation policy, and deployment of wireless municipal networks. His responsibilities include management of CACP research staff and graduate students, coordination of joint research activities with other units, and submission of FCC regulatory filings. Additional responsibilities include course development, and identification of collaborative funding opportunities and grant development

Baker is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Information Technology & Politics, the International Journal of Cases on Electronic Commerce, and Assistive Technology.
Project Director, Policy Initiatives

Workplace Accomodations RERC

(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Human Resources industry)

October 2002 — Present (6 years 1 month)

Project Director, Policy Initiatives - Development of workplace and accessibility related policy and practice options, including alternative demonstration models and development of model policies, (e.g., access standards) and industry guidelines (e.g., Section 508 Standards).
Project Director, Policy Initiatives

Wireless RERC

(Educational Institution; Public Policy industry)

2001 — Present (7 years)

Dr. Baker is currently researching the role of policy in advancing technology and universal accessibility goals for persons with disabilities; and institutional issues involved in public sector information policy development and state and local government use of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Recent projects include policy barriers to the adoption of wireless technologies by people with disabilities, teleworking and people with disabilities, examination of the integration of disability policy into the planning curriculum; and issues impacting e-voting by people with disabilities.
Adjunct Professor

Temple University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

June 2007 — December 2007 (7 months)

Developed graduate “policy charrette” course, for School of Communications and Theatre (SCT) applying architectural/planning design processes to develop policy alternatives for community issues. Applied research course taught in a hybrid face-to-face and online format focused on the issues impacting municipal wireless network utilization in Philadelphia.
President

Yorkshire Townhomes Homeowners Association

(Public Policy industry)

2002 — 2006 (4 years)
Assoc. Dir., Policy Research

Georgia Centers for Advanced Telecommunications Technolgy (GCATT), Georgia Tech

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Telecommunications industry)

August 2001 — August 2005 (4 years 1 month)
Visiting Assistant Professor, Public Policy

Georgia Institute of Technology

(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Research industry)

August 1999 — August 2001 (2 years 1 month)

School of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
Associate Director of Undergraduates Studies, School of Public Policy, 2000-2001
Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Policy, School of Public Policy, August 1999 – January 2002

• Co-Administered undergraduate studies B.S., advised students, handled outreach efforts.
• Teaching portfolio includes Research Design for the Policy Sciences, American Government, Research Methods, Urban Policy, Information and Communication Policy; and the capstone course for undergraduate program. Advised doctoral students in information policy research.
Assoc. Dir. Student Affairs/SPP and Asst. Prof.

George Mason University

(Public Policy industry)

1992 — 1999 (7 years)

Conducted research on implementation of information infrastructure related policies in local government, and community related policy domains. Conducted focus for development and evaluation of policy alternatives in the areas of technological innovation (transportation/telecommunication) and community information network development. Proposal reviewer for the TIIAP Program, NTIA, Department of Commerce.

Graduate-level instructional portfolio included: public administration, research methods; and information networks. Managed four-person staff responsible for student affairs for three academic programs with more than 500 students. Developed program initiatives including certificates for corporations and external organizations. Supervised the integration of a 380 student masters degree program with the Institute's established doctoral program. Served as School’s representative to external organizations, and on several interdisciplinary degree advisory committees.
Mgr., Real Estate Services

FairFax County Economic Development Authority

(Public Policy industry)

1986 — 1988 (2 years)

Paul M.A. Baker’s Education

Emory University

MTS, Theology, 2002 — 2007
George Mason University

Ph.D., Public Policy, 1992 — 1997
George Mason University

MA ICP, International Commerce and Policy, 1990 — 1992
University of Virginia

M. Plann, Urban Planning, 1982 — 1984
University of Wisconsin-Madison

BS, Zoology, 1977 — 1980
The College of William and Mary

Psychology 1973 — 1976

Activities and Societies:

Varsity Swimming, Marching Band, Student Government, Spanish House

Additional Information

Paul M.A. Baker’s Websites:

Paul M.A. Baker’s Interests:

sailing, kayaking, rowing, American Quarter Horses, barrel racing, trail riding, bicycling, online and virtual communities, theology, buddhism, yoga

Paul M.A. Baker’s Groups:

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), American Political Science Association (APSA), American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), Association of Internet Researchers, American Sociological Society, Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA); International Communication Association (ICA), CPSR, GGRA, AQHA, Emory Alumni, Barack Obama Disability Policy Advisory Committee, dg.o.