
Lydia Smyers articles

Lydia Smyers
Vice President, Americas Northeast Region, Microsoft


Education leaders on new teaching and learning technologies
America’s education systems have proven to be agile and resilient, but there is always room for transformative action and improvement. With the potential to change quickly and for the better, schools are currently working to make education more accessible, inclusive, and engaging for learners than ever before.
Accelerating opportunities for academic researchers
Over the past eight years, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with higher education institutions across the United States. Seeing their thirst for knowledge across so many fields has deepened my appreciation for how technology can augment their efforts. New innovations allow researchers to focus on their work without being held back by technological challenges.