Travis Ray is a doctoral student in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Science Teaching from UNL, as well as a Master of Science in Physics from Texas A&M University–Commerce.

With more than a decade of experience as a STEM educator, Travis has taught high school and college courses across multiple contexts. He developed and led the engineering pathway at The Career Academy in Lincoln, Nebraska, a high school–college hybrid program. He also served as a founding advisor of the school’s SkillsUSA chapter, preparing hundreds of students in technical and leadership skills. In addition, he worked as an educational consultant, contributing to the development of the Nebraska State Standards for Science Education in physics.

Currently, Travis serves as Program Coordinator at Nebraska Innovation Studio, a community-based makerspace located on UNL’s Innovation Campus. In this role, he leads workforce and educational initiatives as part of the Heartland Robotics Cluster, designing and delivering technical training in robotics, computer science, programming, drone technology, artificial intelligence, and other maker-centered activities. His work impacts learners across a wide spectrum, including middle and high school students, college students, and adult learners pursuing workforce development.