Webinar Moderator: Lauren Griggs, Pennsylvania State University
Speakers:
* Gloria Kim, University of Florida (2020 grantee)
* Zach Petrea, Heartland Community College (2022 grantee)
* Kanton Reynolds, North Carolina State University (2022 grantee)
Description:
Employment in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) related fields has grown exponentially in the past three decades and is projected to continue to grow. As a result, the demand for a specialized STEM workforce has increased the number of students seeking to major in STEM related fields globally. However, some STEM disciplines continue to be the most underrepresented in study abroad. According to the Open Doors 2021 Report, of the students that studied abroad that year, only 4.3% were engineering majors, and 3.8% were math or computer science majors. STEM students often face specific curricular barriers to studying abroad, but in order to prepare these students for a globally competitive field, it is imperative for administrators and higher education leaders to provide flexible, accessible, and creative program options. During this webinar, hosted in support of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, attendees will hear from IDEAS grantees on how they are increasing the participation of STEM students in study abroad by expanding short-term faculty-led programs, partnering with international STEM programs, and recruiting and training STEM faculty. Register here.
Also in support of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, a new supplemental award, the STEM Supplemental Award, is available for Gilman and Gilman-McCain applicants. It will provide up to $1,000 in additional funds for students conducting STEM-related research abroad as part of their study abroad or international internship program. Students may apply for this supplemental funding as part of the Gilman application. Please email Gilmanadvisors@iie.org with any questions.