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Faculty Spotlight: Meredith Park Rogers & Laura Stachowski in Ireland Expanding GGT | | | | |
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During the interval of November 11-21, Meredith Park Rogers, Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Teacher Education, and Laura Stachowski, Faculty Director for Global Gateway for Teachers (GGT) traveled to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with three distinct purposes. The first was to explore opportunities for undergraduates in Teacher Education and in Counseling and Student Services to engage in semester-long study abroad experiences in their sophomore year, during which they could take courses fulfilling general education requirements. Meetings at Queens University and Stranmillis University College in Belfast, and Maynooth University in County Kildare, resulted in dynamic conversations, campus tours, and possible pathways for overseas study. The second purpose was
to meet with GGT’s collaborators who arrange primary and secondary school placements for our student teachers in County Clare and the Dublin area. Given Ireland’s immense popularity, ideas were sought from our collaborators for increasing the capacity to secure school placements and expand housing options. The third purpose was to visit six schools in County Clare and the Dublin area where ten GGT student teachers were currently placed, allowing the opportunity to meet school administrators and teachers, observe in classrooms, and talk with the student teachers about their powerful experiences in both school and community contexts. Given GGT’s role as a national placement provider, the student teachers represented IU as well as Capital University, Cornell College,
Montana State University, University of Montana, and University of Nebraska. | | |
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Student Spotlight: Naomi Grace Lau Researching Indigenous Epistemologies | | | | |
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Naomi Grace Lau (NGL) is born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is a third-year PhD student in the Learning Sciences program. Their research examines knowledge and knowledge systems through a critical lensing, and aims to decolonize what counts as knowledge through Indigenous epistemologies and pluralistic worldviews. They also research futures thinking and imagination on the ways the world can be. Before attending IU, they were a 7th-grade English teacher in a Hawaii public school, and received their Masters of Education in Learning Design and Technology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. In their free time, you can find them watching reality tv, crocheting, and reading books. | | |
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Staff Spotlight: Trina Sterling as GIE’s & GGT’s new program coordinator | | | | |
Trina Sterling is the new Student Programming Coordinator for Global and International Engagement (GIE) & Global Gateway for Teachers (GGT). Among her responsibilities include managing GIE’s Visiting Scholar applications and working alongside the finance team to process travel-related expenses.
A native of Arizona, Trina obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Following a career in advertising, she moved to Bloomington to begin her career in higher education at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
Trina later worked at the Ivy Tech Waldron Arts Center where she managed logistics for performances and gallery exhibits as well as the Center’s continuing education program in visual arts, ceramics, and culinary arts for both adults and children.
In her free time, Trina enjoys knitting, a new hobby she taught herself, and cooking and baking, where she is always experimenting with new techniques and recipes. | | | | |
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Thailand NIDA’s Honorary Doctorate |
On February 27, Faridah Pawan, GIE’s Faculty Fellow and LDAE Professor, was conferred an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in English Language Studies and Teaching by Thailand’s Crown Princess Sirindhorn. The honorary degree is from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) and recognizes the collaborative efforts that Pawan led between the IU School of Education and NIDA’s Graduate School of Language and Communication.
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AERA Fellows |
On April 9th, AERA will induct 34 fellows for 2026. Four are from the School of Education including Vasti Torres, Jessica Lester, Keith Barton and Robert Q. Berry III. The fellows are honored for their exceptional contributions to, and excellence in, education research at the national and international levels.
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New Book |
Joseph Zajda & Patricia Kubow (International & Comparative Education) collaborated on the book, “Globalisation and Education for Refugee and Displaced Children” (2026). Published by Springer, the book explores approaches to develop and improve educational policy and practice for refugee and displaced populations in non-Western countries.
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Thu. April 9 • 11:45am-12:30pm • SoE Atrium |
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Violet Duncan (Kehewin Cree Nation) Lotus Blossoms Concert |
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The GIE is helping to promote an event organized by the School of Education. In partnership with Lotus Blossoms, The School of Education is proud to present Violet Duncan in performance. Violet Duncan is Plains Cree and Taino from Kehewin Cree Nation. An accomplished author, educator, dancer, and storyteller, she has shared her talents across the US, Canada, and Europe. She has written three picture books: I Am Native, When We Dance, and Let’s Hoop Dance!, with her next book, Where The Wind Blows, set for Spring 2027. | | | | |
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March 8 |
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International Women’s Day Celebration with La Salsoteca |
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To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, the School of Education’s Global and International Engagement hosted a musical and dance celebration in the SoE Atrium featuring La Salsoteca. Students, faculty, and participants of the IST conference and the C&I conference danced together and enjoyed the music. The lively evening brought the community together in a joyful celebration. | | | | |
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Grant Opportunities |
Information is obtained verbatim from original sources
OVPIA Grants
Faculty
International Mobility
Travel for individual research or creative pursuits, including conference participation, archival research, and other short-term activities (for one-time trips, not related to an ongoing IU partnership).
Deadline: April 1, 2026
International Collaboration
Visit a current or prospective partner university to strengthen or explore collaboration in teaching, research, or creative activity. There are two tiers of funding: smaller exploratory grants and larger grants to support teams of faculty on collaborative work with colleagues at established partners.
Exploratory deadline: Rolling
Research deadline: April 1, 2026
Primary Partner Faculty Grant
IU Global offers funding to faculty and librarians interested in participating in research projects with one of IU’s primary partner institutions.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Global Gateway Grant
Engage in a wide range of activities and collaborate with our Global Gateways in Accra, Bangkok, Berlin, Mexico City, and New Delhi.
Deadline: Rolling
Students
Primary Partner Graduate Student Grant
Funding to doctorate level students interested in participating in research, creative activity, or career development projects with one of IU’s primary partner institutions.
For more information, email partner@iu.edu.
Tobias Center Scholarships for Internships in International Development
The Tobias Center for Innovation in International Development supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing internship experiences related to international development for Summer 2026. Internship fellows can receive up to $3000 for remote internships and $5000 for in person internships to support expenses related to their internship including travel, lodging and meals.
Priority Deadline: Mar 27, 2026
External Grants
Faculty
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP)
The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic supports mobility of international students, PhD students, university teachers, researchers and artists for scholarship stays at higher education institutions and
research organisations in Slovakia.
The Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund
The purpose of the fund is to provide an opportunity for those in a position to influence public opinion and contribute to the development of their society to make study trip to their respective countries.
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Students
The National Museum of the American Latino Independent Research Fellowships
The National Museum of the American Latino offers Pre-doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunities to doctoral candidates and emerging scholars (up to five years beyond the Ph.D.) interested in conducting independent research at various Smithsonian museums and centers utilizing U.S. Latino collections. Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S. based, accredited college or university at the time of submitting an application. Fellowships must focus on the Latino community and experience in the United States.
EAIE Doctoral Research Grants
Support your doctoral research on internationalisation in higher education with up to €4500 in funding. Open to doctoral candidates from around the world, the grant supports research relevant to the European context and provides opportunities to engage with peers and contribute to the wider field of international higher education.
Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
CIEE Study Abroad Scholarships & Grants
Each year, CIEE award study abroad scholarships and grants to college students across three categories: need-based, merit-based, and other areas of funding.
Deadline for Summer & Fall Programs: April 1, 2026 | | |
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