Two Alabama A&M University professors – Dr. Nathan Blom and Dr. Samantha Strachan – represented the University and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on a global stage this fall when they presented at the 2025 STAR Global Conference in Istanbul, Turkey. The event, held Oct. 9–12 at Istanbul Aydın University under the auspices of UNESCO, convened educators and researchers from across the globe to discuss “Advancing Local Knowledge for a Brighter and Sustainable Future.” Blom and Strachan presented their research, “Addressing STEM Teacher Shortages: The Promise of AAMUTeach and HBCU Educator Preparation Programs.” Their work explores how HBCUs, including Alabama A&M, are
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