The mission of Global STEM at the University of Oregon is to support STEM education and innovation with global partners to change the lives of faculty and students.
Our Global STEM Education Programs connect STEM educators and trainees to improve teaching and learning experiences. Student-focused programs offer experiential education engagement. Faculty programs can include topics in project-based learning, equity and inclusion, mentorship, curriculum reform, and science communication.
Research Excellence
The University of Oregon is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), meaning it is one of the top 38 public research universities in the United States and 58 public research universities around the Pacific. Our research is unique, innovative and valuable to change the future trajectory of our students.
Our science education programs are designed with you. Our team works with global partners to develop fully customized education experiences. Contact our team to schedule a customized workshop and for pricing.
Active Learning
Learn how to engage students during class time to improve learning.
Course Design
Integrate course elements to prepare students for 21st Century learning and future careers.
Practical Skills Development
Develop learning experiences for students to develop practical skills from communication to laboratory abilities.
Equity and Inclusivity
Design courses with an equity lens to improve inclusive learning environments for students.
Authentic Assessment
Design assessments to provide students and faculty with real-time feedback and improve critical thinking skills.
Project-based Learning
Incorporate projects with real world relevance to develop students' problem solving skills.
Mentorship
Support mentee and mentor training to improve mentee career success.
Curriculum Reform
Redesign curriculum for improved alignment to create positive learning experiences for students.
Science Communication
Improve strategies to engage an audience and improve science communication.
Program Length
- One hour online workshops
- Week-long intensive programs
- Repeating workshops
- Academic year programs
- Multi-year collaboration
Audience
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- Postdoctoral Fellows
- Faculty
Type of Programs
- Curriculum and course design
- Professional development
- Mentorship
- Workshop
- Webinar series
Sample Programs
- APRU Student Global Climate Change Simulation.
- Know, Understand, Experience: Islam, Middle East, Arab World, and Global Science short term study program.
- STEM in London GEO study abroad program.
- APRU Virtual Teaching Webinar Series.
- Curricular and faculty professional development with the 2+X Global Health Program in collaboration with Mohammad Al Mana College of Health Sciences (MACHS).
- Faculty development program at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Japan.
University administrators and science faculty interested in conducting a STEM training or who would like more information about a specific program are encouraged to email Elly Vandegrift, program director for Global STEM Education at the University of Oregon.