Dr. Stephen Catt is the Deputy Director of Education and Workforce Development at the ARM Institute (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing). ARM’s mission is to be the leading catalyst of robotics innovation and expertise, accelerating growth in U.S.-based manufacturing and high value careers. This nationwide initiative seeks to enhance existing education and training by identifying and promoting best practices in preparing an adaptive workforce for Industry 4.0.

Dr. Catt has been a 5th grade teacher, an adjunct professor of organizational development, and an administrator for a community college for 30 years. He was a catalyst in regional development of regional advanced manufacturing programs, an associates degree in robotic technology, STEM coalitions among businesses and education, and other creative workforce initiatives.