Tea for Teaching IDEAS for International Collaboration
Jan 28, 2026
Christina Lee, director expanding global learning and short-term/virtual exchanges for STEM and CTE students, and Josh McKeown, associate provost leading international STEM workforce partnerships, discuss a grant-funded international collaboration. They cover consortium formation, short-term faculty-led trips and virtual exchanges, industry partnerships with Samsung/TSMC/Micron, semiconductor workforce needs, and designing accessible, degree-friendly global experiences.
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Micron Investment Sparked The Project
- Josh noticed Micron's large regional investment and immediately thought of partnerships with Taiwan and South Korea.
- That realization sparked the idea to tie local workforce needs to international semiconductor ecosystems.
Form University–Community College Consortia
- Partner a research university with a community college to expand access and meet workforce needs.
- Use virtual exchange, faculty-led trips, and grant funds to create feasible pathways for community college students.
Offer Short Faculty-Led Trips Plus Virtual Options
- Design short-term faculty-led programs for students with jobs or family obligations.
- Complement trips with COIL and virtual internships so students who can't travel still gain international experience.