David Lawrence

David Lawrence joined the Center for Teaching and Learning in 2011 as a communication skills specialist, teaching graduate courses in academic writing and academic presentations. From 2016 to 2025, he served in leadership roles as Associate Director and Interim Director of CTL, overseeing supervisory and administrative initiatives as well as programs in TA Development and Preparing Future Faculty. Now participating in Georgia Tech’s “Retired But Working” program, Lawrence continues to contribute part-time to CTL’s mission. His research and teaching focus on two central questions: What communication behaviors do instructors use that promote or hinder student success? And what rhetorical strategies enable scientists and engineers to communicate effectively with non-expert audiences?