Mike Cuales is a creative director at NC State University’s Department of Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA). He has spent the majority of his career working with creatives, empowering faculty, and producing engaging multimedia content. In his current role, Mike manages a diverse team of multimedia designers in the exploration, production, and application of immersive technologies for higher education. In 2017, after 15 years of service, Mike was honored with the University Award of Excellence for his outreach efforts, his dedication to advancing the application of emerging technologies for education, and his relentless pursuit of innovative excellence.