Dr. David Wright

Professor, Department of English and Technical Communication

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Biography

David Wright joined the Missouri S&T faculty in 2007. He is currently a Professor in the Department of English and Technical Communication. He holds a PhD in technical communication from Oklahoma State University. Prior to coming to Missouri S&T worked for the NASA Education Project, the Oklahoma state government, and in the software industry.

Dr. Wright’s primary research focus is on smart home technology and artificial intelligence. His research concentrates on the intersection humanity and AI through usability and user experience testing.

Dr. Wright teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in:

  • Web-based communication
  • Help Authoring
  • Usability Studies
  • Technical Marketing Communication
  • Technical Writing

Disciplines

  • Usability testing
  • User experience research
  • Technology diffusion
  • Technical communication

Education

  • 2007 – Ph.D. in Technical Communication, Oklahoma State University
  • 1996- M.S. in Higher Education Administration, Oklahoma State University
  • 1993 – B.S. in Organizational Psychology, Oklahoma State University