Program Dates

2025-26 Dates and Topics

This year’s Global Fellowship Program embarks on an exciting journey into the technological landscapes of Africa, East Asia, Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Participants will delve into how nations around the world have pioneered and shaped the technologies that influence and impact our daily lives. This program will offer a comprehensive look at global tech developments and educators will gain insights into how different regions approach technology, highlighting unique tools and solutions tailored to their specific needs and challenges. This year’s theme will not only broaden participants’ horizons, but will also foster a deeper appreciation for the diverse ways technology can be harnessed to address global issues.

All sessions will take place online via Zoom, 9:00AM-12:00 PM Eastern Time (with the exception of the orientation session) on the following Saturdays:

  • September 6, 2025, 10:00-12:00 PM EST: Pre-program orientation and networking session
  • October 4, 2025, 9:00AM-12:00 PM EST: Regional Topic Session on East Asia with Dr. Matthew Shapiro (Illinois Institute of Technology)
  • January 31, 2026, 9:00AM-12:00 PM EST: Regional Topic Session on Eastern Europe/Eurasia with Dr. Molly Blasing (U. of Kentucky)
  • February 14, 2026, 9:00AM-12:00 PM EST: Regional Topic Session on the Middle East with Dr. Sania El-Husseini (Arab American U. – Palestine​)
  • March 7, 2026, 9:00AM-12:00 PM EST: Regional Topic Session on Africa Dr. John Mugane (Harvard U.)
  • April 4, 2026, 9:00AM-12:00 PM EST: Regional Topic Session on Latin America with Dr. Liliana Gil (Ohio State U.)
  • April 25, 2026, 9:00AM-12:00 PM EST: Pedagogy Session with Dr. Sophia Jeong (Ohio State U.)

Please remember that we expect teachers to attend ALL sessions for this program. In the event that you have some sort of emergency, please email or call us as soon as possible. No call, no shows will risk losing their CEUs and their place in the program.

Previous Topics

  • 2024-25, Indigenous Peoples Across the Globe
  • 2023-24, Women’s Rights and Issues Around the World
  • 2022-23, Global Youth Culture and Subcultures
  • 2021-22, Suppression of Journalism and Media
  • 2020-21, Intersection of Coffee and Tea Around the World: History, Culture, and Global Impact
  • 2019-20, Global Pollution: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Issues
  • 2018-19, Minority Issues around the World
  • 2017-18, Global Migration