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Title: 'Finding the Common Threads': STEAM Faculty's Development through Interdisciplinary Collaborations and Public Engagement
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.
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