Professor Gill Roehrig in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction has received a prestigious Fulbright Specialist Award to work with teachers to advance STEM learning in Indonesia. Recipients of the award are chosen for their demonstrated leadership and service to society, as The Fulbright program aims to foster understanding among people of the United States and other countries.

Roehrig will work with teachers to create a model of STEM integration learning and teaching to be used in the Indonesian school systems. STEM integration connects the four STEM disciplines into a unified curriculum so that students are equipped to solve problems and think critically. This project aims to develop a learning community around STEM education in collaboration with Jember University in Indonesia, that trains pre-service teachers on how to integrate STEM into science courses.

During her 15 days in the country, Roehrig will lead seminars and workshops on STEM integration, and will be a keynote speaker at an education conference where she will provide guidance on STEM curriculum for undergraduate science and teacher preparation programs. 

Roehrig will remain on the Fulbright specialist roster for three years, where she may have future opportunities to do more work.

Learn more about STEM education research and doctoral program in STEM education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.