His research considers three complementary areas:the design of learning environments;graphic and instructional designs to support learning; andkey learner characteristics.Dr. Grant is the director for the Advanced Instructional Media Laboratory (AIM Lab) and advises the Instructional Design & Technology Graduate Student Association. He earned his BS in Graphic Communications and Masters of Industrial Education at Clemson University in SC. Dr. Grant received his Ph.D. from The University of Georgia in Instructional Technology and was selected for the American Educational Research Association Special Interest Group for Instructional Technology�s 2005 Young Researcher Award.