International Education Administrator (IEA)
Engineering Education in a Semiconductor World
Every smartphone, laptop, and artificial intelligence system depends on tiny semiconductor chips – many of which are manufactured in Taiwan. Yet during my two weeks in Taiwan as part of the
From Rural Illinois to Taiwan: A Fulbright IEA Reflection from a First-Generation Student’s Lens
I wanted to input my perspective of my Fulbright IEA experience as a first-generation student alum. A first-generation student refers to a student where neither of their parents have a bachelor’s degree.
Reflections on Applied Learning, Partnership, and Possibility in Taiwan
When I learned that I had been selected to participate in the Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Program in Taiwan, I felt both excitement and a deep sense of responsibility. As a leader at a U.S. community college,.
“Stay Rooted, but Aim High”: Reflections from Taiwan
During my time in Taiwan as part of the Fulbright International Education Administrators Program, I encountered a phrase etched into the windows on the 101st floor of Taipei 101: “Stay rooted but aim high.”
Circling Back: Reconnecting with Taiwan Through the Fulbright IEA Experience
Nearly 35 years ago, a young man fresh out of college enrolled in a summer Mandarin course and bought a one-way ticket to Taipei, hoping to land a job teaching English.
Ease and Comfort for a Restless Mind: An IEA Grantee’s Reflection on the Welcoming Beauty of Taiwan
When I received notification that I was selected as a grantee of the International Education Administrator Fulbright Tawain award, my emotions were met with overwhelming joy and gratitude, but also anxiety.
