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Celebration: National Latine Heritage Month with Ballet Folklorico de IU |
On October 3rd, Ballet Folklorico de IU delivered an engaging performance in celebration of National Latine Heritage Month. This talented student group highlighted the rich cultural diversity of Mexico through the vibrant art of Mexican folk dance. The event was co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Global & International Engagement unit.
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Faculty Spotlight: Sarah Hurwitz and Adam Maltese's Journey Exploration of India’s Education Ecosystem |
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Professors from IU’s School of Education, Sarah Hurwitz and Adam Maltese
, spent two weeks in India exploring the education ecosystem. They were hosted by Dream A Dream, an NGO dedicated to empowering marginalized youth through innovative programs and community support. In Delhi, the professors collaborated with Pratham Education Foundation to explore initiatives focused on improving literacy and promoting inclusive education. They also visited the Directorate of Education to observe innovative programs and met with Delhi University faculty at the IU India Gateway office. In Bangalore, the team engaged with Dream A Dream’s afterschool programs and the Thrive Center, focusing on life skills development. They also attended the Change the Script Conference, an inclusive event bringing together social entrepreneurs and policymakers. The professors have
returned to Indiana University Bloomington with memories of remarkable sites, amazing food, and, most importantly, wonderful people. They look forward to exploring a wide range of collaborative opportunities. | | | | |
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GIE Short-Term Overseas Study Spotlight: Batam, Indonesia and IUB Students' Teaching and Cultural Experiences |
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From May 8 to 25, 2024, five undergraduate students from the School of Education participated in the "Immersive English Tutoring in Indonesia" program, led by Katie Cierniak, Director of INSPIRE LLC and GIE’s Program Associate and Yolanda Treviño
, Assistant Vice President, Access & Opportunity. The students worked with children and teachers at Sekolah Misi Bagi Bangsa (SMBB) on Batam Island to enhance their conversational English and engage in intercultural exchanges. They also facilitated professional development sessions for local educators, further developing their own cross-cultural communication skills. Living on-site and participating in community activities provided the students with an immersive experience of authentic Indonesian culture, while visits to multiple educational institutions deepened their understanding of contemporary life in Indonesia. During the trip, the students also spent time in Singapore, where they visited an international school and gained a unique perspective on the region’s diverse
culture and educational landscape, offering insights into the differences in educational resources and access between the two countries. | | | | |
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Student Spotlight: Ladan Shojaei - Enhancing Math Education through Machine Learning |
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Ladan Shojaei
is an international PhD student from Iran in the Curriculum and Instruction department, specializing in the Math Education Program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and its applications and brings a diverse international perspective to her work, having studied in a distinctly different educational system. She has over seven years of experience as an early childhood math tutor and has been actively involved in a startup since 2020. This initiative focuses on enriching indoor learning environments for toddlers during the COVID-19 pandemic through gamification. Currently, Ladan is focused on leveraging machine learning to enhance math education and improve teacher training by providing automated feedback to educators. She is also eager to connect with Iranian math
teachers to exchange insights and experiences. Fun fact: Nothing excites Ladan more than spending time with children! | | | | |
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Accomplishments & Announcements |
September 3: The First Annual Midwest Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) Online Conference
The six participating institutions included the schools and colleges of education at Indiana University-Bloomington, Loyola University Chicago, Michigan State University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Thirteen graduate students of the IU School of Education presented their research: Michael Bienz (education of refugees from Myanmar in Thailand); Shukufe Rahman (the development of informal curriculum for Rohingya in refugee camps in Bangladesh); Norah Alharbi and Yusra Ibrahim (legal special education provisions of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates); Antonia Bacigalupa Albaum (changing mission statements and policy priorities in Salvadoran higher education);
Zack Rice (bilingual intercultural education challenges in Peru); Alexandria Truex (language policy and separatist sentiment in Catalonia); Takuya Akada (the pursuit of higher education as a cultural construction in contemporary Cambodia); Mariah Pol (peace education and curriculum development for U.S. teachers on in an international learning experience in Northern Ireland); Katheryn Purcell (students’ ideological autonomy and the role of cosmopolitanism in citizenship dialogue); Ling Chen (language and cultural value transmission of early educators teaching English and Chinese to young children); Nausheen Iftikhar
(gender bias in primary-level textbooks and visual illustrations in studies of Muslim countries of South Asia and South East Asia); and Hana Jun (history teachers’ curricular changes to address gender in South Korea). Patricia Kubow (Professor, International and Comparative Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction) served on the conference’s organizing committee and as moderator and discussant of the Policy Approaches in Education session.
November 11-15: Celebrating International Education Week!
We are excited to announce that the annual International Education Week is back! From November 11 to November 15, you can expect a series of events that celebrates world cultures and heritages.
International Scholars and Students Poster Session
Monday, November 11 • 12–1pm • SoE Atrium
Conversations Across the World, hosted by Global Gateway for Teachers
Tue. November 12 • 12–1pm • SoE Library
Zumba and Bollywood fitness workshop
Wed. November 13 • 12–1pm • SoE Atrium
Kenyan Classical Singers and IU Slavic Choir
Thu. November 14 • 12–1pm • SoE Atrium
International Movie Night: Spirited Away by Miyazaki’s Ghibli Studio
Fri. November 10 • 6–8pm • SoE Auditorium
November 15–17: First Conference on Global Indigenous Studies (CGIS)
The First Conference on Global Indigenous Studies will take place from November 15-17, 2024, at Indiana University Bloomington. The conference, organized in recognition of UNESCO’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages, will focus on Indigenous knowledge, languages, and their role in addressing contemporary global challenges like climate change.
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Grant Opportunities |
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: February 1, 2025
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: February 1, 2025
Global Gateway Grant
Engage in a wide range of activities and collaborate with our Global Gateways in Bangkok, Beijing, Berlin, Mexico City, and New Delhi.
Deadline: Rolling
International Short Term Visitor Grant
Explore funding for travel expenses to bring distinguished visitors to your campus for events.
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.
International Enhancement Grants
Support for academic training that adds or enhances an international component of a graduate degree program.
Deadline: March 2025
External Grants
Faculty
Fulbright International Education Administrators Awards in France and Germany
Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Awards are fully funded opportunities for U.S. higher education administrators to participate intensive two-week seminars abroad to learn about other countries’ higher education systems.
Deadline: February 3, 2025 (France and Germany)
World Culture Council: The José Vasconcelos World Award of Education
The José Vasconcelos World Award of Education is granted to a renowned educator, an authority in the field of teaching, or someone who has brought about visionary development in education policy. Through their work, the individual or team should have had a significantly positive influence on the quality and reach of teaching and learning in our society.
Nomination Deadline: November 29, 2024
Learn more about the Nomination Requirements
UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Government of Japan, invites nominations for its prize on education for sustainable development. The prize recognizes the role of education in connecting the social, economic, cultural and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
Deadline: April 21, 2025
Students
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) program supports high-caliber international students who wish to study at the master’s or PhD level in Ireland. Applicants must have a conditional or final offer of admission to that higher education institution at the time of application.
Deadline: March 13, 2025
International Education Research Foundation: Sepmeyer Research Grant
The International Education Research Foundation invites applications for the Sepmeyer research grants. This supports research on world education systems and the integration of individuals educated outside of the US into the US educational environment and work force.
Deadline: February 15, 2025 | | |
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