'Finding the Common Threads': STEAM Faculty's Development through Interdisciplinary Collaborations and Public Engagement
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| Title: | 'Finding the Common Threads': STEAM Faculty's Development through Interdisciplinary Collaborations and Public Engagement |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cassie Wallwey, Abigail Clark, Renee Desing, Renee Pelan, Rachel Kajfez, Sathya Gopalakrishnan |
| Source: | Journal of Faculty Development. 2026 40(1):35-43. |
| Availability: | Magna Publications. 2718 Dryden Drive, Madison, WI 53704. Tel: 800-433-0499; e-mail: support@magnapubs.com; Web site: www.magnapublications.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | STEM Education, Art Education, College Faculty, Interdisciplinary Approach, Cooperative Planning, Program Design, Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Collaboration |
| ISSN: | 2153-1900 2153-1919 |
| Abstract: | The integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) is important in addressing societal challenges. Despite this, faculty development often does not cross disciplinary boundaries. This article describes the outcomes of a program in which STEAM faculty worked in interdisciplinary cohorts to design presentations and activities that integrated their research specialties. A multiple case study research design was used to explore faculty development. Results indicated that interdisciplinary collaborations benefitted from having an initial idea to converge around. Additionally, participants gained skills in communication and collaboration while expanding their understanding of interdisciplinarity and the value it can bring to research. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Access URL: | https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/magna/jfd/2026/00000040/00000001/art00005 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1492638 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) is important in addressing societal challenges. Despite this, faculty development often does not cross disciplinary boundaries. This article describes the outcomes of a program in which STEAM faculty worked in interdisciplinary cohorts to design presentations and activities that integrated their research specialties. A multiple case study research design was used to explore faculty development. Results indicated that interdisciplinary collaborations benefitted from having an initial idea to converge around. Additionally, participants gained skills in communication and collaboration while expanding their understanding of interdisciplinarity and the value it can bring to research. |
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| ISSN: | 2153-1900 2153-1919 |
